This notion first appeared in the 1970s, it refers to a coffee that excels in quality tests. What does it mean ?
The SCA (Association of Specialty Coffees) considers that a specialty coffee must obtain a minimum score of 80/100 during tests carried out by their approved professionals.
We therefore explain the 5 main criteria for having a specialty coffee.
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