As we move towards 2024 and the return of regional barista events we want to acknowledge and celebrate the past and the people that were part of the journey in New Zealand. We asked our past champions about their journey in coffee competitions in NZ to help inspire the competitive baristas and coffee community of […]
Our Barista Champions: Sam Low 2016 Read More »
As we move towards 2024 and the return of regional barista events we want to acknowledge and celebrate the past and the people that were part of the journey in New Zealand. We asked our past champions about their journey in coffee competitions in NZ to help inspire the competitive baristas and coffee community of
Our Barista Champions: Hanna Teramoto 2014 & 2022 Read More »
Want to taste some delicious coffee? Want to win the coffee you’ve tasted? Want a fun night with the community? Book now! About this Event NZSCA and the Events Committee are continuing to celebrate our community and promoting specialty coffee with the next ‘Another Tasty Brown Stuff Event’ series. In the fourth series, we are
Tasters Series V4 Decaf, where have you bean all my life? Read More »
(L-R) Jaye Sanders, Johann Chong, Pat Russell, Han Jong Lee, and Jaye Sanders |Photo credit Yuri Yang What an afternoon for coffee! Sunday 6 August saw the New Zealand Cup Tasters Championship held at The Sapphire Room, Ponsonby. The room was packed full of coffee lovers who enjoyed the pumping atmosphere, the actual coffee on the table via pump
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(L-R) Yu Hsin (Dennis) Hsueh, Tsubasa Nico Nozaki, Daniel Woodhouse | Photo credit Yuri Yang With three beautifully poured designs, including his Aires star sign, Tsubasa Nico Nozaki, Flight Coffee, Wellington will be representing New Zealand at the World Latte Art Championship, taking place in June 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Held at The Sapphire Room, Ponsonby Central, Auckland, on Saturday 5 August,
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The New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association (NZSCA) is seeking expressions of interest from individuals within member companies to stand for board positions at the 2023 AGM. The NZSCA Board Outline:It’s that time of year again. If you think you have something to offer, or would like to help make a difference in the New Zealand
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Membership constitutional change summary For voting at the NZSCA AGM 2023, Friday 18 May, Sherwood, Queenstown. What could one membership look like? Executive Summary: This is a proposal to move to one membership that includes hospitality groups and businesses that serve coffee into our membership. 1st Point: We promote our Association as being open to
AGM 2023: constitutional changes voted on at AGM Read More »
The Pre-AGM Recognition awards evening is a chance to catch up, recognise and acknowledge the individuals within New Zealand that give back to the industry, without these individuals, we would not be where we are today. Book now to let us know you are coming… All attendees must be registered through booking. Bookings close on the
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NZSCA AGM 2023 The New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association AGM is a time for our members to gather, network, and reflect on the year that has passed. It is also an opportunity for the Association’s members to have their say in the direction the Association is taking. Bookings are now closed. Unable to attend? Click
2023 AGM Queenstown Read More »
Here’s to 25 years of Vivace Espresso. One of our original OG’s founding member company of our association is turning 25. They have encountered it all in the last 25 years at Vivace Espresso, from the global financial crisis, the Christchurch earthquakes, an accidentally bulldozed cafe (yes, really!), and the current worldwide pandemic. They’ve also
Vivace Espresso turns 25! Read More »
Actively seeking sponsors and hosts for the 2020 Championships
Seeking venue host and sponsors for our 2020 Championship events. Read More »