Coffee Glossary
Specialty coffee
A term coined by Erna Knutsen in 1974 to denote coffee with a cupping quality score of 80 or higher. Within the specialty range are separate designations of Very Good, Excellent, and Outstanding, as well as separate standards for American and European associations (SCAA and SCAE).
A term coined by Erna Knutsen in 1974 to denote coffee with a cupping quality score of 80 or higher. Within the specialty range are separate designations of Very Good, Excellent, and Outstanding, as well as separate standards for American and European associations (SCAA and SCAE).