Fun fact! Did you know that you can order custom printed Coffee Tasters Flavor Wheel Posters through the #SCAStore? This includes oversized enlargements, wall decals, and more! Email store@sca.coffee for more information. #CoffeeTastersFlavorWheel #FlavorWheel #Coffee #SpecialtyCoffee #SCA 📷: @edisoncoffeeco
Andrii Choockovsky, communications coordinator for @sca.ukraine Chapter, and Eugene Kim, a chief volunteer for the Chapter, share their perspective on promoting the growth of a coffee culture. Read more at scanews.coffee #SCAnews #CoffeeCulture #Ukraine #Coffee #SpecialtyCoffee
Want to see how your coffee roasting business stacks up against the competition? Access to industry benchmarks from the 2017 Coffee Roaster/Retailer Financial Benchmarking Study—with initial data presented in Euro and U.S. Dollar—are now available! Complete the survey in Euro or USD for complimentary access to the results through the user portal, or purchase direct access without comparison reports. Visit https://scafbs.com #CoffeeResearch #Benchmarking #CoffeeBusiness (📷: @_thisisflight)
Please join us this Friday for an informational webinar about Avance, the SCA’s first conference on sustainability, which will take place in Guatemala on October 11th and 12th. During the webinar we will review the latest version of the program and the goals of the event, as well as allow ample time for participant questions about anything – from subject matter to travel logistics. Register for the webinar here: http://ow.ly/N8iQ30fjot2 #AvanceGuatemala #MakeCoffeeBetter
"At its best, education can transform a coffee business. It inspires and engages employees, and it enhances customer loyalty and experience. Developing, retaining, and attracting talent are vital activities for business growth and success. So why is formally recognized training so often treated as an afterthought or a ‘nice to have’?" Read more from Dan Lacey of @extractcoffee via #SCAnews @ www.scanews.coffee
Join us on the @roastersguild Origin Trip to Colombia from October 14-21! This trip will include a visit to the Cenicafé research center and variety gardens, as well as the opportunity to cup a wide selection of Colombian coffees and learn more about different varieties of coffee. Learn more at roastersguild.org/origin! #roastersguild #colombia #origintrip #specialtycoffee
Early bird registration for #AvanceGuatemala ends today! Join us October 11-12 for a new SCA sustainability conference that will explore the challenges and opportunities for the coffee industry with regard to issues such as climate change, profitability at the farm level, and farmworker labor. Learn more at www.avance.coffee. #makecoffeebetter #sustainability #specialtycoffee
Test your ability to perceive the flavors and aromas of coffee with resources such as the Coffee Tasters Flavor Wheel and Le Nez Du Cafe Aroma Kit from the SCA Store! Visit store.sca.coffee to find these and other great tools to further your coffee knowledge. #SCAStore #CoffeeEducation #CoffeeTraining #Flavor #Aroma #Coffee #SpecialtyCoffee 📷: @kbarabosz
Happy Friday! Which cafe will you pay a visit to this weekend? #coffee #specialtycoffee #coffeecommunity #latteart 📷: @tgpenarth
"Realizing that I was able to taste and perceive differences in flavor increased my confidence, and it slowly helped me to deal with the struggles I was facing," says Freda Yuan, the 2017 UK Cup Tasters Champion. Read more on how she built a career in coffee: http://ow.ly/BuWf30eN86E #CoffeeCareer #PeopleofSpecialtyCoffee
Understanding the costs to produce coffee and the obstacles to profitability that farmers face is a challenge for our industry. At #AvanceGuatemala, a new conference focused on sustainability, you can take part in the discussion of overcoming the profitability challenges that coffee farmers are facing today. Visit www.avance.coffee to join the conversation and secure your spot in Guatemala City, Guatemala from October 11-12, 2017.
Turkish coffee culture has more than 500 years of history, bringing challenges to specialty roasters. Read more from Özgün Sarisoy, the head roaster for @kronotrop, a specialty coffee roaster in Turkey. Visit http://www.scanews.coffee/2017/08/24/coffee-culture-turkey/ to read more. #specialtycoffee #coffee #turkishcoffee #coffeeculture