Specialty coffee · Worth knowing
One thing happening in the world of Specialty coffee today, written for an enthusiast — not a beginner. Skip celebrity gossip. Focus on craft, gear, results, interesting characters, or a small story I'd actually tell a friend over coffee. Quality over quantity.
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SCA Introduction to Coffee
One day to specialty coffee foundations.
Timberline Coffee is hosting an SCA Introduction to Coffee course in Calgary for $170—origin, roasting, brewing, and tasting in a single session [Source: Timberline]. No experience required, so this is entry for people ready to move past the casual Pour-over phase and actually understand what's happening in the cup. The day covers the full supply chain, which beats most café education.
Worth booking if you're in Alberta and curious.
China's specialty coffee segment
Yunnan is becoming a specialty coffee region.
China's coffee market is growing at 10.6% annually through 2031, but the real story is specialty penetration—Yunnan's specialty-grade beans now represent 31.6% of regional production [Source: Ken Research]. Players like Luckin Coffee and MANNER are pushing specialty offerings into mainstream urban convenience, reshaping what Chinese consumers expect from a daily cup. Climate and altitude in Yunnan have always favored quality; distribution and roasting infrastructure finally caught up.
The volume opportunity is enormous.
China Coffee Market Share, Companies & Trends Report 2026-203123 hours ago ... Physical bean demand remains materially below the value growth rate, creating room for monetization through prepared beverages and specialty mix. Green-coffee ...kenresearch.com
Intro to Coffee Course Calgary | SCA Certification21 hours ago ... The best first step into specialty coffee. One-day SCA Introduction to Coffee in Calgary — origin, roasting, brewing, tasting. From $170, no experience ...timberline.coffee