Cup of Excellence Costa Rica: Coffee Tasting at Carrboro Coffee Roasters

Reserve your spot now for a exceptional opportunity to join Cup of Excellence Head Judge Scott Conary for a discussion & tasting of the top-ranked coffees from the 2026 Costa Rica Cup of Excellence Program on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11AM.

These coffees will be available by international auction on July 9, 2026. Preceding the auction, the international jury led by Scott completed the final scoring phase in Costa Rica from May 25–30, 2026 to select the award-winning lots! Learn how to participate in the acution at @allianceforcoffeeexcellence.

Carrboro Coffee Roasters President & Coffee Buyer Scott Conary will be sharing his favorite rare & delicious coffees, as well as his first-hand observations & data, from his experience serving as a Head Judge for this annual coffee competition hosted by Alliance for Coffee Excellence and (Costa Rica Specialty Coffee Association).

This will be the only opportunity to explore these award-winning coffees with the guidance of the competition's Head Judge who has decades of experience assessing coffees in the prestigious Cup of Excellence competition.

The event takes place at Carrboro Coffee Roasters' expanded roastery at 1215 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill.

Whether you are a coffee professional or a coffee enthusiast, you are welcome to join us for this unique experience. No prior professional coffee experience is necessary at this free event.

Space is limited. Reserve early!

Carrboro Coffee Roasters has been working with Alliance for Coffee Excellence and its Cup of Excellence, the world's premier coffee competition, since 2009, as its mission mirrors that of CCR. For over 20 years, the competition has pioneered producer support, integrity and transparency in the coffee industry. The high level of scrutiny that coffees undergo in the COE process is unmatched anywhere in the industry, giving bidders confidence in the quality of COE auction coffees. Scott has also served as an International Juror for many Private Auction Collection (PCA) Competitions since the program began.

This cupping will be led by Scott Conary, Carrboro Coffee Roasters President & Coffee Buyer. Since 2015, Scott has served as a Head Judge and Instructor with the Alliance for Coffee Excellence, leading COE competitions in producing countries around the globe.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Carrboro Coffee Roasters, 1215 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, United States

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