What is SCA certification?
The coffee sca certifications and the sca diploma system the sca, specialty coffee association, is an organization that sets recognized professional standards for those who want to start on a journey in the world of coffee, from plantation to cup, and above all on the scientific side of coffee and coffee specialty. Sca stands for specialty coffee association. This certification is granted only on a few specialty coffee makers that meet their rigorous technical requirements which are based on proper water temperature, brewing time, and ability to brew within the sca golden cup recommendations.
What is a good sca rating for coffee?
Defining coffee quality To be graded as specialty, coffee must score at least 80 points and contain no more than five primary defects per 300g sample. Using the SCA’s cupping form, there are various gradations of specialty coffee: Scores of 80 to 84. Very Good” Coffees scoring 85 to 89. Excellent” This is followed by the tasting process known as cupping, carried out according to the protocol established by the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association). The score awarded following this tasting determines the quality standard of the coffee: 90-100: Exceptional –Specialty. Excellent –Specialty.