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NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, USA – 787 Coffee co-founder and CEO, along with co-founder Sam Sepulveda, recently completed the rigorous SCA CVA (Specialty Coffee Association Coffee Value Assessment) certification program at La Marzocco’s renowned Accademia del Caffè Espresso in Scarperia, Florence, Italy. This advanced training represents the company’s ongoing commitment to coffee excellence and reinforces 787 Coffee’s position as a leader in the specialty coffee industry.
The intensive two-day program, organized in partnership with BWT water filtration systems, provided comprehensive training in professional coffee cupping methodologies, sensory analysis, and quality assessment protocols that form the foundation of the global specialty coffee industry.
Understanding the SCA CVA: The Gold Standard of Coffee Evaluation
The SCA CVA certification represents the highest level of professional coffee assessment training available in the industry. The program teaches participants to evaluate coffee using the internationally recognized 100-point scoring system, which examines ten distinct quality attributes including aroma, flavor, aftertaste, acidity, body, balance, sweetness, clean cup, uniformity, and overall impression.
“This certification is about more than just tasting coffee,” explains Eco. “It’s about understanding the complete journey from farm to cup, recognizing the subtle differences that distinguish exceptional coffee from the ordinary, and applying scientific methodology to ensure consistent quality.”
The CVA methodology serves as the industry’s universal language for coffee quality, enabling producers, traders, roasters, and café operators worldwide to communicate about coffee characteristics with precision and consistency.
Strategic Investment in Coffee Excellence
The Florence training represents 787 Coffee’s continued investment in professional development and industry leadership. The Accademia del Caffè Espresso, combines traditional Italian coffee culture with cutting-edge specialty coffee education, making it one of the world’s most prestigious coffee training facilities.
“Our participation in this program reflects our fundamental belief that great coffee requires continuous learning and improvement,” said co-founder Sam Sepulveda. “Every advancement in our understanding directly translates to better experiences for coffee lovers who trust us with their daily ritual.”
The training covered advanced topics including:
- Standardized cupping protocols and calibration techniques
- Sensory analysis and flavor wheel utilization
- Quality control methodologies for coffee procurement
- Understanding terroir and processing method impacts
- Water quality optimization for extraction excellence
- Documentation and scoring systems for professional evaluation
- Impact on Coffee Quality and Industry Standards
For consumers, this certification translates to measurable improvements in coffee quality and consistency. The rigorous evaluation methods learned through SCA CVA training ensure that every coffee selected by 787 Coffee has been assessed using internationally recognized standards.
“When consumers choose coffee from establishments with SCA-certified staff, they’re guaranteed a level of quality assurance that simply doesn’t exist elsewhere,” notes industry analyst Maria Rodriguez from Coffee Quality Institute. “This certification represents a commitment to excellence that goes far beyond casual coffee appreciation.”
The training also emphasized the critical role of water quality in coffee extraction, with BWT’s participation highlighting how every element of the brewing process contributes to the final cup quality.
