the Seattle Coffee Convention day 2
By the Caffeine Cowboy
It is
always great to attend the annual SCAA convention. That’s the Specialty Coffee
Association of America. For those who don’t know, this is where all the new
innovations for the specialty beverage industry show up. This includes snacks,
drink mixes, and of course coffees, chocolates, and teas. I chose the name Caffeine
Cowboy because there is much more to coffee than just coffee!
Mixed in the over 400 booths are trusted
equipment manufacturers, various espresso machines, roasters, brewers, glass
ware, packaging, disposable ware, creative odd devices, and items that will
never see the light of day.
I have to admit that there are several all time favorites. Rancillio was my first personal profession Espresso machine. I can take the old machines before super automatics apart and put them back together. That is saying a lot considering I can barely put a box together. In fact, I was the first espresso consultant in North Texas for Whole Foods before they bought a coffee company and also serviced Brinker machines as well as for the Fairmont, Hilton, and Sheraton in Dallas.
