Every year, coffee professionals from around the country gather to test their skills at The U.S. Barista Championships. It is the national stage for baristas to showcase their craft within the industry, but prior to the event are two Qualifying Competitions (called CoffeeChamps) where 120 baristas vie for only 36...

#BIGEASTERN 2014 We are proud to be a regional sponsor for the 2014 Big Eastern Competition presented by the Specialty Coffee Association of America and the Barista Guild of America. Baristas and coffee pros from all over the East Coast traveled to our very own Durham, NC to compete in...

SCAA 2013 A JVG crew headed to Boston for the Specialty Coffee Association of America's Annual Exposition this past weekend. The Expo has everything from lectures, workshops, latest products, and friendly competitions. It's the ultimate meeting place for the coffee community to gather and share their passion for the industry....