For 30 years, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has been the premier resource for keeping the coffee community updated with all of the most important information, news, and happenings brewing around the world. Well, this weekend (April 19-22) SCA has a little happening of its own. It’s the Specialty Coffee Expo!
Seattle, WA is the home of this momentous occasion, bringing together like-caffeinated minds to show-off and discover the cutting edge of coffee products through various lectures, labs, and certificate programs. If any aspect of the coffee world is your business (or even your passion), this event was made for you.
Each year, Houston’s is proud to attend the Specialty Coffee Expo, but it makes us even prouder to see familiar faces sharing their extraordinary product. Here are just a few of our vendors who you can expect to find at Coffee Expo 2018.
Califia Farms® – Booth #429
Some may recall the Spanish myth that gave California its name: griffins, an army of warrior women, and a queen named Califia. With that formidable namesake, Califia Farms® pays homage to its Californian origins while remaining focused on the future of flavor with all-natural creamers, coffees, and juices that will love your body as much as you’ll love drinking them.
David RioTM – Booth #2100
While drinking an incredible chai, why not also fund a company with a strong commitment to animal welfare? When you sip David RioTM, that’s precisely what you’re doing! The animals featured in signature drinks like “Elephant VanillaTM” and “Tiger Spice Chai®” are of particular note for David RioTM and it regularly donates to the International Fund for Animal Welfare toward these species’ protection. Of course, over the last 20 years, the company has also proven its commitment to creating fantastic flavors.
DaVinci Gourmet® – Booth #941
Only the highest quality ingredients are poured into DaVinci Gourmet® bottles of syrup and flavoring giving each and every one of your beverages satisfying, exciting, and unforgettable taste. Whether you’re drinking coffee, lemonade, soda, or even creating a new dessert recipe, there’s always room for a little DaVinci Gourmet®.
Dr. Smoothie® – Booth #2300
Every sip of Dr. Smoothie® promises the fresh taste of 100% natural fruit juice. Because Dr. Smoothie® doesn’t use artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors, their beverages retain a superior zest while also containing various vitamins and minerals to pack your day with energy and well-being.
ITO EN INC. – Booth #2350
In 2001, this company recognized the U.S.’s potential interest in green tea products and ran with it. A year later and ITO EN’s natural, unsweetened bottled tea launched, establishing the company as one dedicated to the core principles of Natural, Safe, Healthy, Well-Designed, and Delicious products.
Monin® – Booth #2113
The French have always boasted a sophisticated flavor palate, and as a company out of Bourges, Monin® has proven that it’s for good reason. But that doesn’t mean Monin® is only sharing its taste with France. Three generations since the company began and it’s now one of the most renowned syrup producers in the world.
Pacific FoodsTM – Booth #400
Founded in 1987, this company has made it a mission to provide incredible tasting, healthy, natural foods while never forgetting the people and planet that make it possible. With its simple and additive-free recipes, Pacific FoodsTM aims to preserve the nutrition and flavor in each ingredient it uses.
Torani® – Booth #1213
The dream that began in 1925 with handwritten Italian soda syrup recipes from Lucca, soon became known as the world’s first recorded syrup to be used in a flavored latte. 90 years ago, this family-owned business established itself as an authority on flavor, today making itself one of the most recognizable names in the coffee industry.
two leaves and a bud – Booth #S1
The Two Leaves and a Bud story began with one man’s passion for tea, and since 2004 has grown to become an international innovation. If you’ve drunk tea, you’ve probably encountered pyramid-shaped tea infusers, also known as “sachets.” Two Leaves and a Bud is credited with popularizing these bags in North America, bringing a revolutionarily efficient method of soaking tea leaves for fuller flavor. And with the quality of tea this company sources, you better believe you want to enjoy every drop.
Urnex® – Booth #914
To provide the best coffee equipment available, you need to have a deep understanding of the industry. Originally the Royal Urn Bag Company, Urnex® has been busy developing and manufacturing its own proprietary formulas since 1936, branching into every corner of the coffee market and constantly evolving to fulfill the motto the company established over 80 years ago: “No More Bitter Coffee.”
Credit: All of the above company descriptions were paraphrased from the vendor’s website linked to the vendor name. Logos courtesy of our vendors.
