Shipping Delays in July and Ethiopian 🇪🇹 Coffee is Landing!
SARCO Ethiopian Coffee Target Landing to Portland, OR
Jul
31
11:30 AM11:30
Green Coffee

SARCO Ethiopian Coffee Target Landing to Portland, OR

ETA - July 31, 2025

Date subject to change reliant upon shipping and logistic time schedules.

 

Fresh from Yirgacheffe & Guji

  • Natural G1 - Guji Hambela, Goro Badessa.

    • very berry, winey, fig, plum, and purple fruit with heavy syrupy body.

  • Natural G1 - Guji Shakiso, Tima

    • floral, fruity, fruit tea spicy full of red fruit clarity and subtle acidity.

  • Natural G1 - Yirgacheffe Gedeb, Wuri

    • orange fruit tangerine, honey, sugarcane, tropical juicy sweetness.

  • Washed G1 - Guji Hambela, Benti Nenka

    • bright honey, lemongrass, pear, pineapple sweetness like a pina colada.

  • Washed G1 - Yirgacheffe Gedeb, Chelchele

    • vibrant citrus like mandarin and juicy red grapes with sweet bright acidity and full body.

Please contact us and watch announcements in newsletter and on social channels. Learn more as well from SARCO online: https://www.sarcoco.com/category/all-products

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SCA Roasting Professional Practical Exam
Aug
21
9:00 AM09:00
Professional, Roasting

SCA Roasting Professional Practical Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA Professional

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Roasting EXAM ☕️

Online study primer shall be completed prior to taking your exam. All learners come ready to test their skills with hands-on-coffee training and testing. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

sca roasting

This course is SCA certified.

As part of the Coffee Skills Program.

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Roast Summit 2025 in Portland, Oregon
Oct
2
to Oct 3
Roasting

Roast Summit 2025 in Portland, Oregon

Join us for Roast Summit 2025 in Portland, Oregon!

This event will bring together coffee professionals for an immersive experience in the art and science of coffee and roasting, sponsored by Diedrich Roasters. We look forward to seeing you there!

Your registration to Roast Summit Portland 2025 includes two days of sessions and workshops, as well as meals and social events. (Learn more about registering for the Portland Coffee Festival below.)

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Portland Coffee Festival, October 4, 2025
Oct
4
4:00 PM16:00
Roasting

Portland Coffee Festival, October 4, 2025

Connect, Taste, and Discover at the Portland Coffee Festival

Join us in celebrating the vibrant coffee culture of the Pacific Northwest. Explore a bustling hall filled with local roasters, coffee artisans and specialty vendors — all ready to share their passion, products and stories.

Festival Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Meet the makers behind your favorite brews, from seasoned roasters to innovative farmers. Enjoy live roasting demos, hands-on brewing workshops, and guided tastings. Learn about the journey of coffee from seed to cup, the art of decaf, and the surprising connection between coffee and craft whiskey.

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SCA Brewing Professional Practical Exam
Apr
24
9:00 AM09:00
Brewing, Professional, Intermediate

SCA Brewing Professional Practical Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA Professional

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Brewing EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Brewing Intermediate Practical Exam
Apr
23
9:00 AM09:00
Brewing, Professional, Intermediate

SCA Brewing Intermediate Practical Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA INTERMEDIATE

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Brewing EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Practical Exams
Apr
22
9:00 AM09:00
Barista Skills, Intermediate, Professional

SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Practical Exams

Join Us for SCA INTERMEDIATE

👋 Join the NEXT SCA Certified

Barista Skills EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

 

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Barista Skills Professional Practical Exams
Apr
22
9:00 AM09:00
Barista Skills, Intermediate, Professional

SCA Barista Skills Professional Practical Exams

Join Us for SCA Professional

👋 Join the NEXT SCA Certified

Barista Skills EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

 

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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Ethiopia 2025 Fresh Crop Coffee Cupping for Roasters in the NW
Apr
5
11:00 AM11:00
Green Coffee

Ethiopia 2025 Fresh Crop Coffee Cupping for Roasters in the NW

An opportunity for coffee buyers to Reserve fresh crop Ethiopian specialty coffee

engage with our special guest Saron Nigussie and learn more about our relationships in Ethiopia!

You're Invited: A Special Coffee Cupping with ROCC Coffee & Sarco Coffees's owner, Saron Nugussie

Join us for an exclusive coffee cupping event featuring Saron Nugussie from Sarco Coffee and Seife's Coffee Company, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

We’ll be tasting an exceptional selection of coffees, including those from the renowned Ethiopian trader Tracon Coffee Ltd, sourced from their top washing stations.

Stations (Woredas) will include: Kochere, Banko Gotiti, Guji Uraga Yabitio, Aricha, Guji Shakiso and Hambela. There will be washed and natural lots in addition to anaerobic and honey processed offerings.

☕ Date: April 5, 2025, 11-1pm
📍 Location: Portland, Oregon (Host TBD)
🎟 Limited Spots Available – Reserve Yours Soon!

Don't miss this opportunity to explore incredible Ethiopian coffees and connect with industry experts.

For more details and to secure your spot, stay tuned! Each attendee will recive a complimentary cupping spoon and coffee tray.

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SCA Green Coffee Professional Exam
Apr
4
9:00 AM09:00
Green Coffee, Intermediate, Professional

SCA Green Coffee Professional Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA Professional

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Green coffee EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Roasting Professional Practical Exam
Apr
3
9:00 AM09:00
Professional, Roasting, Intermediate

SCA Roasting Professional Practical Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA Professional

👋 JOIN THE NEXT SCA CERTIFIED

Roasting EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

sca roasting

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate Practical Skills Exam
Oct
26
9:00 AM09:00
Sensory, Intermediate, Professional

SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate Practical Skills Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA INTERMEDIATE

👋 JOIN THE NEXT SCA CERTIFIED

Sensory SKILLS EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Green Coffee Intermediate Exam
Oct
25
9:00 AM09:00
Green Coffee, Intermediate, Professional

SCA Green Coffee Intermediate Exam

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Green coffee EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Roasting Intermediate Practical Exam
Oct
24
9:00 AM09:00
Professional, Roasting, Intermediate

SCA Roasting Intermediate Practical Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA INTERMEDIATE

👋 JOIN THE NEXT SCA CERTIFIED

Roasting EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

sca roasting

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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CoffeeFest LA - How to Buy Green Coffee and Create a Roasting Program
Aug
25
to Aug 27
Green Coffee

CoffeeFest LA - How to Buy Green Coffee and Create a Roasting Program

  • los angeles convention center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Me 👋 at Coffee Fest Los Angeles 25-27th August.

Sunday 8am join my session topic, “How to Buy Green Coffee and Create a Roasting Program.” The lecture is part of the free lecture series for all general admission attendees at Coffee Fest.

https://events.clarionevents.com/CoffeeFestLosAngeles2024/public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Sessions.aspx&SessionID=32066&SessionDateID=892

As a Member of the ROCC Coffee Community use the discount code: SPK24 to save 50% on your admission. And be sure to let me know you’re attending. We’ll grab a coffee and connect 🤝

Register at: https://www.coffeefest.com/los-angeles

Register at: https://www.coffeefest.com/los-angeles

View lectures at: https://www.coffeefest.com/los-angeles/education

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HowToCoffeePro Sensory & Cupping Workshop
Aug
17
9:30 AM09:30
Sensory, Foundation

HowToCoffeePro Sensory & Cupping Workshop

Grow your skills.

Practice with new coffees.

Bring a colleague.

HowToCoffeePro SCA CVA Cupping Sensory Workshop

Start on Sat, Aug 17, 2024 at 9:30am.

End on Sat, Aug 17, 2024 at 12:00pm.

This open class is for our HowToCoffeePro community, our local community and any coffee enthusiasts. You do not need to have any prior experience to join an open class. While these exercises are rooted in the training materials and standards of the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) and CQI (Coffee Quality Institute) they do not require certification to join.

 

With any questions please email contact@sca.training

Make Life Better!

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SCA Barista Skills Professional + Intermediate Practical Exams
Jul
12
9:00 AM09:00
Barista Skills, Intermediate, Professional

SCA Barista Skills Professional + Intermediate Practical Exams

Join Us for SCA INTERMEDIATE
+ PROFESSIONAL (COMBO)

👋 Join the NEXT SCA Certified

Barista Skills EXAM ☕️

This is a mixed class - at 2 levels!

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

 

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Brewing Professional Practical Exam
Jul
11
9:00 AM09:00
Brewing, Professional

SCA Brewing Professional Practical Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA PROFESSIONAL

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BARISTA SKILLS EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Sensory Skills Professional Practical Skills Exam
Jul
10
9:00 AM09:00
Sensory, Professional

SCA Sensory Skills Professional Practical Skills Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA PROFESSIONAL

👋 JOIN THE NEXT SCA CERTIFIED

BARISTA SKILLS EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Practical Exams
May
16
9:00 AM09:00
Barista Skills, Intermediate

SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Practical Exams

Join Us for SCA INTERMEDIATE

👋 Join the NEXT SCA Certified

Barista Skills EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

 

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Brewing Intermediate Practical Exam
May
15
9:00 AM09:00
Brewing, Intermediate

SCA Brewing Intermediate Practical Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA INTERMEDIATE

👋 JOIN THE NEXT SCA CERTIFIED

BARISTA SKILLS EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate Practical Skills Exam
May
14
9:00 AM09:00
Sensory, Intermediate

SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate Practical Skills Exam

JOIN US FOR SCA INTERMEDIATE

👋 JOIN THE NEXT SCA CERTIFIED

BARISTA SKILLS EXAM ☕️

Online study primers are provided at HowToCoffeePro.com. All learners come ready to master their skills and spend the majority of their time with hands-on-coffee training. Come to your advanced SCA practical skills exam prepared to pass your certification.

This course is certified with the CSP and SCA.

CSP - Coffee Skills Program

SCA - Specialty Coffee Association

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Calibration! Q Grader - Addis, Ethiopia 2023
Jan
15
8:30 AM08:30
Q Grader

Calibration! Q Grader - Addis, Ethiopia 2023

  • Yedesta Buna - Seife's Coffee Lab (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Open for registration: Q Arabica Grader Calibration authorized by the CQI - Coffee Quality Institute.

15 JAN 2023

1 DAY - INCLUDES NEW FLAVOR MODULE

Space is limited for the first 12 students to be calibrated and re-certified as a Q Arabica Grader.

  • All written and practical cupping exams included in cost.

  • Q Grader Arabica CQI Certification included in cost.

  • Lodging and accommodations not included, but will be recommended near the Lab.

  • Learners are responsible for personal time, transportation and safety in country. Check your countries travel requirements, CDC, etc. to ensure smooth arrival and departure.

    SPACES ARE LIMITED!

Join a broad and diverse crowd of coffee professionals from around the world. Led by one of CQI’s finest: Tim Heinze (bio) organized by ROCC founder Adam Carpenter (lead AST trainer) and hosted by Seife Tuuloskorpi, founder at Seife’s Coffee of Yedesta Buna Trading - Certified Q Lab.

Full Course… Retakes… Calibration

Inquire and RSVP ⬇️ below.

 
 
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