Shooting for the Stars: Developing a Staff that Shines
By Heather Ringwood In our common thread of specialty coffee, we find coffee to be a premium product that is essential to our business operations, yes? Well, I am here to argue that...
View ArticleThe Price is Right. Or Is It?
By Ric Rhinehart Over the past two years the rising cost of coffee (and almost everything else) has us asking: What is the right price for a cup? As a trade association we...
View ArticleWhat is the Shelf Life of Roasted Coffee? A Literature Review on Coffee Staling
By Emma Bladyka, Coffee Science Manager, SCAA Coffee is what is known in the food science field as a shelf-stable product, which after roasting...
View ArticleVolunteer Highlight: Noah Namowicz, Director of Marketing and Sales Associate...
Name: Noah Namowicz Title: Director of Marketing and Sales Associate Company: Café Imports How long have you been volunteering for the SCAA? 2 years...
View ArticleVolunteer Highlight: Scott Lucey, Barista Trainer of Alterra Coffee
Name: Scott Lucey Title: Barista Trainer Company: Alterra Coffee How long have you been volunteering for the SCAA? Since 2006. What was the first SCAA event...
View ArticleVolunteer Highlight: Darrin Daniel, Head Green Coffee Buyer of Stumptown...
Name: Darrin Daniel Title: Head Green Coffee Buyer Company: Stumptown Coffee Roasters How long have you been volunteering for the SCAA? 9 years ...
View ArticleVolunteer Highlight: Michael Kearby, Roasting Manager of Intelligentsia Coffee
Name: Michael Kearby Title: Roasting Manager Company: Intelligentsia Coffee Chicago How long have you been volunteering for the SCAA? 4 years What was the first SCAA Event you volunteered for and...
View ArticleVolunteer Highlight: Miguel Vicuna, Barista Trainer of Metropolis Coffee and...
Name: Miguel Vicuna Title: Barista Trainer Company: Metropolis Coffee and Aviano Coffee How long have you been volunteering for the SCAA? 5 pretty sweet years....
View ArticleVolunteer Highlight: Wendy De Jong, Coffee Buyer/Education Director of Single...
Name: Wendy De Jong Title: Coffee Buyer/Education Director Company: Single Origin Roasters, Tony’s Coffees & Teas How long have you been volunteering for the...
View ArticleAnne’s Member Visit Trip from Seattle to Long Beach
By Anne Nylander, Membership Coordinator, SCAA While moving down the coast to SCAA headquarters in Long Beach, California from my home town in Seattle, Washington, I took a little extra time along the...
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