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