Specialty Coffee Association

💡 Get to know the Coffee Skills Program Certificate Courses! These internationally recognized programs allow you to take the real-world experience and skills you have and leverage them into certificates for a successful future in specialty coffee. Across three levels in five specialist topics, you can develop your knowledge of specialty coffee and acquire the skills necessary to build a thriving career in the industry. Join the 50,000 coffee professionals annually who trust SCA Certificate Programs to help them reach their goals! The Coffee Skills Program also includes the ever popular Introduction to Coffee, which covers coffee's journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major product that it is today, suitable for anyone with an interest in specialty coffee. ☕️ Enroll at a level based on your professional experience and earn a certificate for every level you successfully complete. 📖 Chose from modules in five specialist areas: Barista Skills, Brewing, Green Coffee, Roasting and Sensory Skills. 📅 Find the course that suits your needs and your timeline and register now to advance your coffee career. Learn More about this program at https://lnkd.in/euqYn5XA 🔗

What an amazing day at Katz Coffee in Houston, Texas, for the second Educator Summit USA! Coffee educators came together to dive into cutting-edge coffee knowledge and new teaching techniques, leaving with fresh ideas and excitement to bring back to their classrooms. It was a day full of learning, inspiration, and building great connections with fellow educators. A huge thank you to our incredible Educator Summit USA sponsors who made this event so special. Thanks to our generous host, @katzcoffee, who transformed their space into a dynamic learning environment. Also, @bluewaterglobe, who kept everyone hydrated throughout the day, while Pacific Foods @baristaseries alternative milks made for delicious lattes during breaks. Attendees also got hands-on with @rocketespresso materials in the afternoon, and a special shoutout to @the_chemex and @fetcousa who provided thoughtful gifts for each attendee. 📚 If you missed this one, don't worry—the Educator Summit 2024 Series is headed to Asia! Join us in Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan this December. Find out more and register at https://lnkd.in/e35GGEvd The Educator Summit 2024 Series is made possible by the generous support of our Sponsors: 📍USA: Pacific Foods Barista Series (@baristaseries)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣, Bluewater, Rocket Espresso and Hosts Katz Coffee (Houston), Lavazza (Philadelphia)

The afternoon sessions at the Educator Summit in Houston offered a rich array of educational insights. One session delved into the intricate history of coffee, examining its cultural origins and far-reaching global impact. Another focused on practical strategies for streamlining and enhancing classroom materials, creating a more cohesive and effective learning environment. A third session explored innovative approaches to informal assessments, providing adaptable methods for assessing student progress in ways that are both meaningful and reflective. The afternoon fostered valuable learning and thoughtful discussions, setting a strong foundation for future development and collaboration. 📚 Next, we'll be in Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan this December! Registration opens soon at https://lnkd.in/e35GGEvd The Educator Summit 2024 Series is made possible by the generous support of our Sponsors: 📍USA: Pacific Foods Barista Series (@baristaseries)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣, Bluewater, Rocket Espresso and Hosts Katz Coffee (Houston), Lavazza (Philadelphia)

🌎 The second event of the Educator Summit 2024 Series has kicked off in the USA, October 12 at @katzcoffee in Houston, Texas! Coffee educators have gathered connect and learn cutting-edge teaching techniques in the world of coffee, covering topics like the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA), and how to teach complex topics such as water chemistry. Check out the day's morning sessions on Making Water Chemistry Accessible and Teaching the CVA Affective Assessment to learners. Educator Summit Asia is happening next, taking place in Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan this December! 📚Learn more about the Educator Summit 2024 Series at https://lnkd.in/e35GGEvd The Educator Summit 2024 Series is made possible by the generous support of our Sponsors: 📍USA: Pacific Foods Barista Series (@baristaseries)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣, Bluewater, Rocket Espresso and Hosts Katz Coffee (Houston), Lavazza (Philadelphia)

📆 We invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 23 as we extend a warm welcome to the new and returning members of the SCA Board of Directors. Take a moment to enjoy a cup of coffee and engage in a conversation with this group of coffee professionals, who have been nominated by the SCA Board of Directors. This exceptional group, led by current President Pamela Chng, has been carefully selected from the pool of candidates who answered our annual call for nominations this past June. This year's number of candidates is equal to the number of open seats, rendering a voting process unnecessary. The SCA Board of Directors has, as a result, officially confirmed seven esteemed professionals as board members, in compliance with Section 7.4(f) of the SCA Bylaws. Your hosts for this event will be the current SCA Board of Directors President, Pamela Chng, alongside our CEO, Yannis Apostolopoulos 💻 To join us, please register via http://sca.coffee/news

✏️ If you're an expert or leader in your field, we want you to be part of the show by leading a lecture at 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo Houston. 🧠 Lectures are classroom-style sessions on a variety of subjects including sustainability, science, and business. Share your knowledge, research, and experience with Expo attendees and host one of over sixty lectures taking place at the show next year. 👉 Learn more on coffeeexpo.org/lectures and submit your proposal by December 9, 2024!

🗝️ Unlock opportunities for business growth at 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo Houston by becoming an Exhibitor! 🤝 Exhibiting at the largest B2B specialty coffee trade show opens doors to the wider specialty coffee industry. Introduce your company to thousands of attendees, make connections with new customers and partners, participate in competitions, meet-ups, and learning sessions, and so much more. 👉 Learn more about becoming an exhibitor at Specialty Coffee Expo 2025 in Houston, Texas on April 25-27, 2025 on coffeeexpo.org or by emailing us directly at [email protected] 🙏 Specialty Coffee Expo 2025 is proudly supported by: ⁣Diamond Sponsor: Sanremo Coffee Machines Portrait Country: Promperú

We’re excited to present Issue 22 of 25, our bi-annual publication! 🎉 Explore the latest (and previous) articles online, or have them delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing to the 25 newsletter at: sca.coffee/25 Our incoming editor LAUREL CARMICHAEL shares their thoughts on the 22nd issue, and reminds us of the importance of re-evaluating seemingly obvious issues, such as the inequitable distribution of value within the coffee industry. 📚 📖 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eV9Y_kfK This issue of 25 is only possible with support from our partners Barista Attitude, Victoria Arduino, Thermoplan, Sanremo Coffee Machines, BWT, and Stronghold Coffee Roasters. Thank you so much for your support! Learn more about our underwriters at sca.coffee/25-underwriters

⏰The first stop of the Educator Summit 2024 Series in Philadelphia, USA, earlier this month was a huge success, where memories and connections were made. Time is running out to secure your spot for the second stop of the 2024 Educator Summit series, in Houston! This is your opportunity to connect with leading coffee educators and industry professionals—an event you don't want to miss. Happening on October 12th at Katz Coffee, Educator Summit is packed with insightful workshops and—most importantly—meaningful networking opportunities with fellow coffee educators. Imagine expanding your network, exchanging ideas, and learning from experts—all while gaining new techniques to elevate your teaching skills. Key sessions will cover topics including:Making water chemistry more accessibleTeaching the history of coffee effectivelyUsing visual aids to enhance learningExploring the SCA Coffee Value AssessmentDesigning informal assessmentsSeats are filling up fast—and this is your chance to grow both your skills and your coffee network. 📚Seats are filling up fast—and this is your chance to grow both your skills and your coffee network. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gJun9kMz The Educator Summit 2024 Series is made possible by the generous support of our Sponsors: 📍USA: Pacific Foods Barista Series (@baristaseries)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣, Bluewater, Rocket Espresso and Hosts Katz Coffee (Houston), Lavazza (Philadelphia)

The recording of our recent webinar, Upcycled Value: Innovations in Coffee and Consumer-Facing Products with Circular Solutions, is now available to watch. 📼 🌱☕ Sustainable innovation is increasingly becoming imperative for specialty coffee companies and organizations, as well as for the coffee sector at large. Since the launch of the Equitable Value Distribution Survey Report Findings earlier this year, the SCA is rethinking the connection between people and planet, resources and products, and value and capital through the lens of the circular economy. The 3rd in a 5-part webinar series in partnership with the International Coffee Organization (ICO), International Trade Center (ITC), and Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC), the panel discussion, led by SCA Sustainability Director Andrés Montenegro, explored technical solutions for upcycling coffee byproducts, present their circular innovations, and discuss how they are approaching entering new markets and industries. Panelists include: Arka Irfani, Bell Society Mark Byrne, Good Vodka Noomi Mikkelsen, Kaffe Bueno and co-host Katherine Oglietti, International Trade Center 💻 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eABNfNfS 🌎Learn more about this Webinar Series at https://lnkd.in/eH8HXiak 🤓The SCA's Equitable Value Distribution initiative is proudly supported by @Barista Attitude and Pacific Foods Barista Series™