The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) is the global body that sets the standards for specialty coffee. Their scoring system, based on a 100-point scale, evaluates coffees based on various factors like aroma, flavour, acidity, body, aftertaste, sweetness and balance. Coffees scoring 80+ are considered specialty grade, with those scoring 86+ representing the top tier of quality and complexity.
Deeply fruited, Comforting, Creamy
Lightly Candied, Caramel, Dry Fruit
Brown Sugar, Cacao Nibs, Caramel, Cherry
