Networking – Greater Houston Coffee Association

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

Register now: Free Coffee Cupping on July 11 with the Coffee Association

Join the Greater Houston Coffee Association for an amazing Coffee Cupping experience!

📅 Date: July 11

⌚️ Time: 3 pm – 4:30 pm

Coffee cupping is a fascinating sensory evaluation technique used by experts to assess coffee flavors, aromas, and overall quality. At this event, you’ll get a unique opportunity to dive into the world of coffee tasting alongside industry professionals and coffee enthusiasts like yourself.

During the cupping, we’ll explore various coffees, observe their distinct characteristics, and learn how to identify flavor profiles. Discover the nuances of acidity, body, and aroma that make each coffee truly exceptional.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your coffee knowledge, network with fellow coffee lovers, and uncover hidden gems within each cup. ☕️

Be sure to mark your calendars, spread the word, and use the hashtags: #GreaterHoustonCoffeeAssociation #CoffeeCupping #CoffeeLovers. Let’s sip, savor, and celebrate the magic of coffee together!

Advanced registration is required. Limited spots available, so sign up now!

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018

Registration closes soon for Nov. 13 Breakfast Seminar

Join the Coffee Association for its last Breakfast Seminar of 2018! Breakfast seminars are FREE to attend, but registration is required by Friday, Nov. 9.

Topic:
FSVP inspections started in 2017 and will continue to increase. Mr. Valenzuela will provide an overview of the recently-implemented FSVP and its program requirements. Based on completed inspections, he will share some of the inspection results and recommendations for the importing community so that they can be better prepared.

Cost: Free. Includes breakfast and coffee.
Date: November 13, 2018.
Registration & Breakfast: 8:45-9:00 am.
Program: 9:00-10:00 am.
Location: 4400 Hwy 225 E, Suite 200, Deer Park, TX 77536.
RSVP Required to cgomez@txgulf.org by Friday, November 9, 2018.

Or, RSVP online now at: https://greaterhoustoncoffeeassociation.org/event/breakfast-seminar-nov2018/

October 23, 2018November 6, 2018

Recap: 2018 Annual Luncheon

Nearly 80 professionals from the Houston-area coffee industry joined the Coffee Association at the 2018 Annual Luncheon on October 16, 2018. Albert Scalla, Senior Vice President, Commodities Division, at INTL FCStone, flew in from Miami, Florida, to be the keynote speaker. Scalla discussed the reasons that coffee prices are at a 12-year low.

Thank you to the 2018-2019 Annual Sponsor Cadeco Industries and to the Annual Luncheon Sponsors Cadeco Industries, Clark Freight Lines, Dupuy Storage Houston, Eximius Coffee, FreshBrew, and Port Houston.

March 8, 2018March 20, 2018

Registration open for Port of Houston boat tour on April 25!

See a part of the Houston Ship Channel few get to experience on this unique M/V Sam Houston Dinner Tour. Unlike most tours on the M/V Sam Houston which focus on the Turning Basin, this tour leaves from the San Jacinto Battlegrounds near the Battleship Texas and passes Barbours Cut, one of the two primary container terminals in Houston. GHCA President Ricardo Arias will narrate the tour, providing insight into Port Houston’s container business and the coffee trade.

Visit the Events page to register today!

May 9, 2017November 30, 2017

Greater Houston Coffee Association Hosts Sam Houston Boat Tour

The Greater Houston Coffee Association hosted their annual ship channel tour aboard the M/V Sam Houston on April 26. Over 40 people enjoyed an evening of coffee, food and learning about how commerce in the ship channel works.

Note: This article also appeared in the May 2017 Port Bureau News.