Specialty Coffee Association

Specialty Coffee Association From coffee farmers to baristas and roasters, our membership spans the globe, encompassing every element of the coffee value chain.
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SCA is the global stage for specialty coffee, where culture, commerce and community collide; we support the industry through research, standards, education and events. The SCA acts as a unifying force within the specialty coffee industry and works to make coffee better by raising standards worldwide through a collaborative and progressive approach. Dedicated to building an industry that is fair, sustainable, and nurturing for all, the SCA draws on years of insights and inspiration from the specialty coffee community.

10/07/2026

We can smell thousands of different things. So why do we have so few words to describe them? 👃

When we say “notes of peach” or is “floral,” we’re using smellwords—language that helps us describe aromas by comparing them to things we know.

But what if you’ve never smelled jasmine or tasted mango?

In the latest Coffee, Decoded, explore how language, memory, and smell shape how we talk about coffee flavor. ☕️

10/02/2026

Ready for a coffee curveball? ↩️
📊 What percentage of a coffee cherry’s original mass becomes the beverage we drink? ☕️
Drop your guess below, then dive into the latest Coffee, Decoded for the answer.
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10/01/2026

Coffee doesn’t happen with just one person. ☕️
It takes farmers, producers, exporters, importers, roasters, baristas, researchers, educators, technicians—and so many others along the way.
Today, we’re celebrating all the people behind coffee and the connections that bring us together, from seed to sip.

Happy International Coffee Day! 🌱❤️

09/28/2026

One last chance 📣 The final 2026 cohort of Coffee Business Education starts tomorrow. Register now at the link in our bio 🔗

09/25/2026

What if we told you that identifying the chemistry behind coffee’s aromas still requires a human nose?👃 ☕️
Researchers use sophisticated technology to identify the compounds in coffee—but they still need people to smell and describe those compounds.

And before the technology existed, people actually died trying.

In the latest Coffee, Decoded, explore the fascinating intersection of chemistry, technology, and human perception that helps us understand flavor in coffee. ☕️

09/23/2026

The coffee world has its next destination, and it’s Panama! 🇵🇦☕️
For the first time in Latin America, World of Coffee 2026 brings together the top baristas, producers, and coffee enthusiasts under one roof. 🔥

🎟️ Register now at panama.worldofcoffee.org and be part of history!

09/23/2026

World of Coffee is coming to Lisbon — will your company be there?
From established brands to emerging names, World of Coffee is where new partnerships start and existing ones grow. Exhibitor spaces are moving fast — learn more at europe.worldofcoffee.org

World of Coffee Lisbon is proudly presented by BWT water+more Deutschland GmbH

09/18/2026

Roasting doesn’t just change the color of coffee. It creates its flavor.

From green to golden to deep brown, roasting transforms coffee through a series of chemical reactions that create the flavors and aromas we know and love.

☕️🔥 Explore the science behind roast color in the latest Coffee, Decoded.
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09/18/2026

Now is your time! ⏳
The show floor is filling up fast — book your booth and put your brand in front of thousands of coffee buyers, roasters, and industry professionals. Don't wait: learn more at usa.worldofcoffee.org.

World of Coffee New Orleans is proudly presented by Title Sponsor Fo Food Products

Planning to attend or exhibit? Show us a 👍 in the comments!

Sometimes, you don’t need an entire pathway: you just need to build your own toolkit of skills to suit the career you’re...
09/18/2026

Sometimes, you don’t need an entire pathway: you just need to build your own toolkit of skills to suit the career you’re building.

From brewing and barista techniques to sustainability and equipment maintenance, you can explore courses by topic and location at https://specialtycoffee.my.site.com/s/course-list

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