SIAL Canada presents the Coffee Cup by SIAL contest winners

"Coffee tasting is subjective. In order to make the contest transparent and fair, we devised a standard judging format. This is why we chose the S.C.A.A.'s (Specialty Coffee Association of America) coffee-cupping and evaluating system which is industry-approved and acknowledged." explains jury chairman, Sevan Istanboulian.

The coffees were submitted in either the certified or regular categories. And the winners are:

CERTIFIED CATEGORY - GOLDEN BEAN: Kaloko, Mountain Thunder Coffee, Hawaï

REGULAR CATEGORY - GOLDEN BEAN: Panama Finca Hartmann, Mocassin Jo Coffee Roasters, Canada

The Jury Members
The jury, headed by Mr Sevan Istanboulian, assembled experts from the coffee and food industry:

• Daren Bergeron, executive chef of Decca 77;
• Skip Finley, technical service director at Cirqua Customized Water, S.C.A.A. member, and Q Grader;
• Johanne Despins, journalist at Radio Canada
• Samuel James, barrista and co-owner of Sam James Coffee Bar
• Chris Hallien, professional coffee taster

COFFEE CUP by SIAL BOOTH
The complete range of coffees from the competition were exhibited at the Coffee Cup space during the SIAL Canada Show. Mini-workshops were offered at this space by Technical Director at Cirqua Customized Water, S.C.A.A. member, and Q Grader, Mr. Skip Finley, about Golden Cup infusion techniques and the effects of water on food.

This event was produced in collaboration with Roast Magazine.