What is the Mission?
To advance the understanding of coffee and secure its future through research, knowledge building, and outreach.
What is the Coffee Science Foundation (CSF)?
The CSF is a nonprofit research institution dedicated to advancing the knowledge of coffee and securing its future trhough research, knowledge building, and outreach. The CSF supports academic and applied research in a variety of disciplines, including physical science, sensory science, consumer science, sustainability, economics, and the social sciences.
The Coffee Science Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Charity and serves as the research wing of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).
How does it work?
The Coffee Science Foundation brings together the coffee industry and the academic research community, supporting and guiding research to benefit the entire coffee chain. Our work is made possible by partners who provide financial resources, used to support scientists, students, and researchers who provide openly-available research to the entire community. Research outputs are then disseminated freely and openly to the coffee community and general public.
How do I get involved?
The Coffee Science Foundation relies on support from companies and organizations active within the coffee industry.
If you’re interested in getting involved with the work of the Coffee Science Foundation, we would love to talk with you about current opportunities , and how partnership could positively affect the future of coffee.
Email us at info@coffeesciencefoundation.org