The predecessor of sca boutique coffee association-the district of European boutique coffee association and American boutique coffee association

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The domestic coffee atmosphere is becoming more and more mature, and many specialty coffee shops on the street emphasize that they sell boutique coffee.

But what does the so-called "boutique coffee" mean?

Introduction to boutique coffee

World-class boutique coffee association

Many countries have developed their own boutique coffee associations, and Taiwan is no exception, but for baristas all over the world, there are two associations that must know each other. They offer a wide range of courses, testing, examinations, and so on, to screen the quality of coffee. Many baristas will also work hard with the goal of getting an association license.

American Fine Coffee Association (SCAA): founded in 1982, belongs to the American system, is the world's most prestigious international coffee association, to brew coffee "in line with the expectations of guests" as the guide.

European Fine Coffee Association (SCAE): founded in 1988, it belongs to the European system, composed of colleagues who seek the ultimate quality of coffee, and is recognized by the government. In a "scientific way", actuarial coffee has become a world-renowned international organization.

The definition of boutique coffee

Definition of what is a cup of "boutique coffee" by SCAA and SCAE: the association believes that a cup of boutique coffee does not just refer to the cup of coffee that has been brewed and delivered to the mouth of the consumer, but emphasizes the whole process of producing the cup of coffee, from the farmer, the raw bean seller who selects the beans, the roaster who roasts the raw beans, the barista who brews the coffee to the consumer who finally tastes the flavor.

However, the coffee expert also mentioned: the association gives such a strict definition of a cup of coffee, in addition to promoting boutique coffee, but also produces a lot of related license courses. Therefore, a cup of coffee can always trace the production history of its coffee beans. Consumers feel good and meet the C / P value expected in their hearts, it can be called fine coffee!

So coffee lovers do not have to take coffee tasting as seriously as an "exam". They can find the most perfect boutique coffee fun between "understand" and "do not understand" the definition of coffee.

Enjoy the cup of coffee in front of you! (Pixabay)