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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.

Got a skill worth sharing? ☕ Apply to lead a Workshop at World of Coffee New Orleans by November 13, 2026. usa.worldofco...
10/19/2026

Got a skill worth sharing? ☕ Apply to lead a Workshop at World of Coffee New Orleans by November 13, 2026. usa.worldofcoffee.org/workshops

10/17/2026

Ever had coffee that tasted flat, muted, or lacking sweetness? A roaster might call that coffee “baked.” ☕️

But what actually happens during the roast to create that character? Is “baked” really the right way to describe it?

Coffee Decoded digs into the roast curve ♨️, the chemistry ⚛️, and the story 📖 behind one of specialty coffee’s most familiar—and debated—roasting terms.

Read the latest Coffee Decoded.

10/15/2026

Through our partnership with SCAJ, the SCA Experience Lounge is a space for industry professionals to engage with specialty coffee through live demonstrations, sensory experiences and knowledge-sharing. Thanks to our partners .baristaattitude   .coffee
 
Next stop: World of Coffee Tokyo 2027, featuring the World Barista Championship.
 
We’re excited to bring the global coffee community together in Japan for what promises to be a landmark moment for specialty coffee.
 

10/12/2026

☕ Issue 26 of 25, the SCA’s twice-yearly journal, is here!

This issue bridges the gap from theory to practice in the coffee world. Discover insights into consumer preferences, coffee business resilience, sensory science, brewing, and more.

📦 Print copies are shipping now, but you can read the full issue digitally.

Log in to the SCA Member Portal to explore Issue 26. Don’t have an account? It’s free to create one!

🔗 https://specialtycoffee.my.site.com/s/25-magazine

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!

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