The Specialty Coffee Association Announces Finalists For The 2021 SCA Awards

March 15, 2021 — The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce the finalists for the Best New Product Awards, Coffee Design Awards, and Sustainability Awards as part of this year’s inaugural SCA Awards program, recognizing excellence in product innovation, design, and sustainability across the industry. 

The 2021 SCA Awards consist of three platforms: the Best New Product Awards, Coffee Design Awards (formerly Design Lab), and Sustainability Awards. Taking place online for the very first time, the 2021 SCA Awards was open to companies and individuals around the globe, expanding the reach and prestige of these important annual competitions. 

This year’s Coffee Design Awards are brought to you by TricorBraun; the Sustainability Awards are brought to you by Farmer Brothers. 

Finalist entries and all submissions to the Best New Product and Coffee Design Awards are permanently on digital display on New in Coffee and Design in Coffee, respectively. 

View the 2021 Best New Product Awards finalist entries View the 2021 Coffee Design Awards finalist entries 

The 2021 Best New Product Finalists (by category): 

Technology :

Lighttells | AW-600 Water Activity Analyzer 

FlavorActiv | Coffee Calibration Scheme (TVS 2.0)

Consumer Coffee Preparation and Serving Equipment (Non-electrical) :

Varía | Varia Brewing 

Peak Water Limited | Peak Water Starter Pack

Consumer Coffee Preparation and Serving Equipment (Electrical):

Cafe Appliances | CaféTM Specialty Drip Coffee Maker 

Fellow | Ode Brew Grinder

Specialty Non-Coffee Beverage Stand Alone :

Rishi | Sparking Botanicals by Rishi 

Good Vodka | Good Liquorworks • Specialty Coffee Beverage Additive 

1883 Maison Routin | Organic Syrup Line 

Pacific Foods Oregon | Pacific Foods Barista SeriesTM Unsweetened Almond 

Roasting Equipment & Tools :

Lighttells | CM-200 Roast Degree/Uniformity/Ground Size Analyzer o RoastRite | Coffee Moisture & Density Meter RM-800