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Coffee Q Scores vs. Wine Scores: Understanding the Differences Both coffee Q scores and wine scores serve as benchmarks for quality, helping professionals and consumers identify high-caliber products. However, their recognition and impact differ significantly, particularly from the consumer perspective. What Is a Coffee Q Score? Purpose:The Q Score, short for "quality," is a rating system used in the coffee industry to evaluate the quality of coffee beans. This score considers key attributes such as aroma, flavor, acidity, body, aftertaste, and balance, usually on a 100-point scale. Scoring Process:Certified Q Graders, who are trained professionals, conduct blind cupping sessions to...

Award-Winning Film "In the Space Between the Ages" - Sponsored by Guadalupe Roastery Watch the film click here The film "The Space Between the Ages," sponsored by Guadalupe Roastery and partly filmed at St. Patrick's Cathedral, has garnered significant recognition in the realm of art. The film recently clinched the prestigious Catholic Art Institute award on March 18, 2024. This accolade underscores the exceptional artistic merit and cultural significance of the production. In a letter addressed to Mr. MacManus, "In the Space Between the Ages," the Letters to Artists Film Festival expressed its heartfelt congratulations on the film's remarkable achievement....

Faith & Coffee | October 29th "Maybe this year it will be better, maybe this year it will be better," were the consistent words of Mr. Haroldo Altamirano as he referred to his 32 years of working in the coffee industry since 1991. He explained, "There's uncertainty in the coffee business because one year can be profitable, while the next five years may not go well. That's just how this business is." However, being able to initiate a direct export venture has been a significant blessing. He emphasized, "We no longer have the pressure to sell at the NY Stock...

June 8 | Exquisite Specialty Coffee Do you remember our conversation in the previous email... about the classification provided by the SCA for coffee scores? Most of the coffee collection available from Café de Guadalupe falls within the "Excellent" Specialty Coffee range. However, these two new additions are the highest-rated coffees we have added to our store, according to the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) as "Exquisites" These two coffees offer a truly unique taste experience. They have earned the prestigious classification of being "among the best coffees in the world," which is evident in their remarkable score of 92 out...

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is an organization that oversees the quality of specialty coffee worldwide. In 1984, the SCA introduced a scoring system known as the SCA Cupping Form, which involves evaluating coffee using 10 categories. According to this coffee-tasting protocol, coffee that scores above 80 points on a scale ranging from 0 to 100 is classified as specialty coffee. If the coffee surpasses 85 points, it is considered excellent. And if it exceeds 90 points, we are presented with an exceptional coffee.   The relationship between quality and price in the coffee industry is closely intertwined. As the...

Ever wonder why America is not a large coffee producing country? Neither are the Scandinavian countries, even though Americans and Scandinavians are the largest consumers of coffee in the world. The answer is quite simple, it is not feasible to grow coffee in areas with thermal seasons. Meaning that fall, spring, summer and winter, favor many harvests (apples, perhaps the most), but they actually hurt coffee plantations. The best region to grow coffee is the coffee belt.  The coffee belt, also known as the coffee-producing region or the coffee-growing region, refers to a specific area of the world where coffee...