10 Must-See Coffee Tools from the 2015 SCAA Show

Published: Oct 17, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/17/2026 99 views

A journalist tasted 10 coffees brewed with different tools at the 2015 SCAA Expo, capturing each setup. Discover the standout brewers and grinders from the event.

Walking the floor of the 2015 Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Expo in Seattle, you’d have needed a serious caffeine tolerance—and a fast palate—to keep up. Journalist Charlie Burt from Kansas did just that, sampling ten different coffees, each brewed using a unique piece of equipment, all within a few hours. His mission? To test and document the latest and most innovative coffee tools on display. Whether you’re a home brewer or industry pro, these are the devices that turned heads that year.

FrontStreet Coffee Picks for Filter Fans

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