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We\u2019ll be in Chicago April 12th-14th for the SCA Expo at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Swing by and say hi to us at Booth #1436!<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re excited to host a variety of educational, sensory-focused, and community-building events including producer breakfasts, a Two Brews and A Lie event, the Legendary Coffee Exchange, and exclusive cuppings for our customers. Check out everything going on with Cafe Imports below.<\/p>\n Much of our staff will be traveling to the event, so we appreciate your patience if we are slower than usual to respond on Thursday and Friday (April 11th-12th, 2024).<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ max_width=”150px” height=”false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”100ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Producer Breakfast” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dev-cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/Static_IG.png” title_text=”Static_IG” url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/producer-breakfast-tickets-867891786697″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Please join us for a great opportunity to meet and taste coffee from multiple coffee producers and exporters from around the world! We are excited to host and hear from our friends and partners noted below. Coffee and light breakfast will be served.<\/p>\n F\u00e9lix Chambi – Bolivia Location:<\/strong> 600 West Cermak RD, Chicago, IL<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/producer-breakfast-tickets-867891786697″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”RSVP HERE” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#be563b” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_letter_spacing=”1px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#af3b1d” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_border_width__hover=”0px”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” admin_label=”Pre-Ship Desktop” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Roasters! Join us\u00a0to cup featured pre-shipment samples. We have lots from the latest harvests from El Salvador, Sumatra, Ethiopia, and more that we are excited for you to try ahead of their arrival. You’ll have the opportunity to cup through these coffees and book any stand-out offerings on-site.<\/p>\n Space is limited to\u00a040 cuppers<\/strong>, so register today!<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Room S405A, South Building<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/featured-pre-shipment-cupping-tickets-873615315927″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”RSVP HERE” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#48745c” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_letter_spacing=”1px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#277249″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_border_width__hover=”0px”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dev-cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/Expo_2024_Master-40.png” title_text=”Expo_2024_Master-40″ url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/featured-pre-shipment-cupping-tickets-873615315927″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”Pre-Ship Mobile” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dev-cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/Expo_2024_Master-40.png” title_text=”Expo_2024_Master-40″ url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/featured-pre-shipment-cupping-tickets-873615315927″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Roasters! Join us\u00a0to cup featured pre-shipment samples. We have lots from the latest harvests from El Salvador, Sumatra, Ethiopia, and more that we are excited for you to try ahead of their arrival. You’ll have the opportunity to cup through these coffees and book any stand-out offerings on-site.<\/p>\n Space is limited to\u00a040 cuppers<\/strong>, so register today!<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Room S405A, South Building<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/featured-pre-shipment-cupping-tickets-873615315927″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”RSVP HERE” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#48745c” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_letter_spacing=”1px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#277249″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_border_width__hover=”0px”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Kenya Breakfast” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dev-cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/Static_IG-1.png” title_text=”Static_IG” url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/a-conversation-about-kenya-tickets-867946229537″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We are honored to host Kennedy Kaye, Director of Trading and Operations at Dormans Coffee, for a presentation about all of the changes and unique challenges surrounding the purchase and export of Kenyan coffee this year. This is an incredibly unique opportunity to learn about one of the more complicated and celebrated specialty coffee origins. Coffee and light breakfast will be served.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> 600 West Cermak RD, Chicago, IL<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/a-conversation-about-kenya-tickets-867946229537″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”RSVP HERE” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#3f679a” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_letter_spacing=”1px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#235699″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_border_width__hover=”0px”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” admin_label=”2 Brews Desktop” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 2 Brews & A Lie is coming to the SCA Expo! Join Cafe Imports and Stronghold Roasters and let your taste buds compete to win a Fellow Ode Grinder. In this cupping showdown, 16 competitors will taste three flights of three coffees. Two will match, and one will not (the lie). The cupper that can identify the most outliers the fastest will be crowned the winner.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Stronghold Roasters Booth #1831, Main Exhibit Hall, McCormick Place<\/p>\n Sign up fast, only 16 competitor spots are available!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2-brews-a-lie-cafe-imports-x-stronghold-tickets-875406172427″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”SIGNUP HERE” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#b95541″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_letter_spacing=”1px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#ba3e25″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_border_width__hover=”0px”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dev-cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/Static.png” title_text=”Static” url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2-brews-a-lie-cafe-imports-x-stronghold-tickets-875406172427″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”2 Brews Mobile” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dev-cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/Static.png” title_text=”Static” url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2-brews-a-lie-cafe-imports-x-stronghold-tickets-875406172427″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 2 Brews & A Lie is coming to the SCA Expo! Join Cafe Imports and Stronghold Roasters and let your taste buds compete to win a Fellow Ode Grinder. In this cupping showdown, 16 competitors will taste three flights of three coffees. Two will match, and one will not (the lie). The cupper that can identify the most outliers the fastest will be crowned the winner.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Stronghold Roasters Booth #1831, Main Exhibit Hall, McCormick Place<\/p>\n Sign up fast, only 16 competitor spots are available!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2-brews-a-lie-cafe-imports-x-stronghold-tickets-875406172427″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”SIGNUP HERE” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#b95541″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”8px” button_letter_spacing=”1px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#ba3e25″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_border_width__hover=”0px”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Spotlight Cupping” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dev-cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/Expo_2024_Master-42.png” title_text=”Expo_2024_Master-42″ url=”https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/producer-spotlight-cupping-tickets-873623069117″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Roasters! Join us to cup highlighted lots alongside the people behind them. We’ll be joined by Ashok Patre of Ratnagiri Estate in India and Felix Chambi of Lata 16 in Bolivia to cup featured offerings, ask questions, and talk coffee. 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One lucky participant will win an Ikawa Pro 50 Sample Roaster!<\/p>\n The Legendary Coffee Exchange was created to foster connections between roasters. Once you swap coffees, head home and cup it or brew it however you\u2019d like! Then connect with the roaster and talk about it! How\u2019d you prepare it? 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Come by, taste coffees, and try out The Coffee Rose.<\/p>\n Aside from Coffee Rose, we\u2019ll have cool swag, guest brewers with beautiful coffees, and some of our staff hanging out. 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Sign up! <\/span><\/p>\n Sign-ups are open from March 16\u201330.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2. Get randomly matched with another coffee roaster.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ll introduce you to your exchange partner via email.<\/strong><\/p>\n 3. Send an\u00a0 8\u201316 oz. bag of a single-origin coffee roasted by you to your exchange partner.<\/span><\/p>\n 4. Cup your own coffee alongside your exchange partner\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n You can find our in-house cupping form here, and watch a video featuring Cafe Imports sensory analysis director Ian Fretheim for more information on how to use it. (If you prefer to do your own thing, that\u2019s great, too. Only use what\u2019s helpful.)<\/span><\/p>\n 5. Make time to share your feedback and cupping results with your exchange partner via email, Zoom, FaceTime or whatever feels best.<\/span><\/p>\n 6. Let us know how it went!<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ll send out a quick survey after the exchange, and we can\u2019t wait to hear about your experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”REGISTRATION FORM” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ admin_label=”Registration” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Raleway|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nFriday, April 12th, 8:30-10:00 AM<\/h3>\n
Rony Lavan \u2013 Peru
Jairo Ruiz – Colombia
Iwan Putra – Sumatra
Ujang Hasnan – Sumatra
Ashok Patre – India<\/p>\nFriday, April 12th, 2:30-3:30 PM<\/h3>\n
Friday, April 12th, 2:30-3:30 PM<\/h3>\n
Saturday, April 13th, 8:30-10:00 AM<\/h3>\n
Saturday, April 13th, 12:00 PM<\/h3>\n
Saturday, April 13th, 12:00 PM<\/h3>\n
Saturday, April 13th, 2:30-3:30 PM<\/h3>\n
At The Booth<\/h2>\n
Booth Brew Schedule<\/h2>\n
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\n Time<\/strong><\/td>\n Friday<\/strong><\/td>\n Saturday<\/strong><\/td>\n Sunday<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 11:00-12:15 PM<\/strong><\/td>\n Sabbath Coffee Roasters<\/td>\n Stereoscope Coffee<\/td>\n 10:45-12:00 PM<\/strong> – Cat and Cloud<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 12:30-1:45 PM<\/strong><\/td>\n Conscious Cup<\/td>\n Mahalo Coffee Roasters<\/td>\n 12:15-1:30 PM<\/strong> – Mira Coffee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2:00-3:15 PM<\/strong><\/td>\n Utopian Coffee<\/td>\n JBC Coffee Roasters<\/td>\n 1:45-3:00 PM<\/strong> – Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3:30-4:45 PM<\/strong><\/td>\n Partners Coffee<\/td>\n Retrograde Coffee<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n See you in Chicago!<\/h2>\n
Welcome to the<\/h2>\n
2023 Legendary Coffee Exchange<\/h1>\n