Specialty Coffee Association of America facts for kids
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a large group for people who love and work with special kinds of coffee. It was first known as the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA). This group started in 1982. Its main goal is to make sure that coffee, from the farm to your cup, is the best it can be.
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What is Specialty Coffee?
Specialty coffee is not just any coffee. It means coffee that has been grown with great care. It is also processed and roasted to very high standards. This type of coffee often tastes much better than regular coffee. It has unique flavors and aromas. Think of it like the difference between a regular apple and a really special, juicy apple grown just right.
What Does the SCA Do?
The SCA is a "trade organization." This means it helps businesses and people who work in the specialty coffee world. It is a non-profit group. This means they use their money to help the coffee industry, not to make a profit for owners. The SCA has members in over 40 countries. These members include coffee farmers, people who roast coffee beans, and coffee shop owners.
Helping Coffee Growers
The SCA helps coffee growers learn the best ways to grow coffee. They share information about good farming practices. This helps farmers produce high-quality beans. Better beans mean better coffee for everyone.
Training and Learning
The organization also provides training. They teach people how to roast coffee perfectly. They also teach how to brew it to get the best taste. This helps baristas and coffee shop workers make great drinks.
Setting High Standards
The SCA sets rules and standards for specialty coffee. These standards help make sure the coffee is always good. They cover everything from how coffee is graded to how it should be tasted. This helps keep the quality high across the world.
A Global Coffee Family
In January 2017, something big happened. The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) joined with the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE). They became one big group called the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Now, the SCA has more than 10,000 active members. This merger created a stronger, worldwide organization. It helps connect coffee lovers and professionals from all over the globe.
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