Café Imports is committed to supporting the baristas who are at the front lines of our industry–the people who shake hands with customers and humbly serve a beautiful product which so many people worked so hard to prepare.
After recent changes to the SCAA competition structure, we are proud to announce that, in place of the Barista Origin Trip sponsorship this year, we will allocate those funds toward hosting a series of regional educational and enrichment events, designed to encourage professional development and community–just as the regional barista competitions have in the past.
This year, we bring to you the inaugural Legendary Coffee-Producer Tour!
We will be touring with six coffee producers from around the world to three US cities, engaging and sharing information freely with the local coffee communities. During each daylong event, we will be offering free classes on agronomy, coffee processing, cupping, flavor, and other areas of coffee science in which this group are expert.
The tour will feature some of our truly legendary coffee-producing partners, to allow them to share their experience and, in a sense, bring origin to you and your community.
We have collaborated with these dedicated producers for many years, and have accepted gracious invitations to join them in their own homes and lives, sharing their stories with us. We are excited to finally reciprocate their hospitality and kindness by bringing them to our homes, in an effort to deepen the understanding on both sides of our industry’s culture. Please help us welcome and learn with some of our most innovative and dedicated coffee-producing partners.
Oscar and Francesca Chacon – Finca Las Lajas, Costa Rica
“…on the topics of processing methods, the importance of sustainable farming, and the emergence of Costa Rican microlots.”
Jacques Carniero – Carmo Coffees, Brazil
“…on the topics of pruning, productivity, and innovative agricultural practices unique to Brazilian producers.”
Juan Jose Moguel – Finca Nueva Linda, Mexico
“…on the topic of moving from commodity grade coffee into the specialty realm, as well as the challenges that are unique to Mexican specialty coffee producers.”
Tour: Dates, Times, Locations
RSVP at the links below.
For more information on the event, producers, and topics, visit our Facebook events page.