Why Is Specialty Coffee Special?

According to the specialty coffee association (SCA), specialty coffee is coffee that has been graded above 80. Much like a movie, its quality isn’t dependent on the acting you see on screen, but the writing, production, directing, and everything else that went into making the movie, all the way to the final product. What makes … Read more

Who Coined The Term Specialty Coffee?

The term “specialty coffee” was coined by industry pioneer Erna Knutsen in 1974. The Specialty Coffee Association of America was established in 1982 with forty-two members, many of who sold what was then often colloquially called “gourmet” coffees direct to customers. Who invented speciality coffee? The term was first used in 1974 by Erna Knutsen … Read more