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    C.I. Virmax Colombia S.A. of Colombia won the title of Coffee of the Year at the Specialty Coffee Association of America's annual competition. Over 100 international coffee producers entered the competition, and expert judges evaluated the coffees by systematically cupping them to assess aroma, taste, and other attributes. The competition helps promote quality standards in the specialty coffee industry.

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    C.I. Virmax Colombia S.A. of Colombia won the title of Coffee of the Year at the Specialty Coffee Association of America's annual competition. Over 100 international coffee producers entered the competition, and expert judges evaluated the coffees by systematically cupping them to assess aroma, taste, and other attributes. The competition helps promote quality standards in the specialty coffee industry.

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    C.I. Virmax Colombia S.A. of Colombia won the title of Coffee of the Year at the Specialty Coffee Association of America's annual competition. Over 100 international coffee producers entered the competition, and expert judges evaluated the coffees by systematically cupping them to assess aroma, taste, and other attributes. The competition helps promote quality standards in the specialty coffee industry.

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    C.I. Virmax Colombia S.A. of Colombia won the title of Coffee of the Year at the Specialty Coffee Association of America's annual competition. Over 100 international coffee producers entered the competition, and expert judges evaluated the coffees by systematically cupping them to assess aroma, taste, and other attributes. The competition helps promote quality standards in the specialty coffee industry.

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    For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Ferguson on behalf of SCAA

    Phone: (562) 624-4192


    Email: [email protected]

    SCAA Awards “Coffee of the Year” to


    C.I. VIRMAX COLOMBIA S.A. OF COLOMBIA

    LONG BEACH, Calif. U.S.A. (April 21, 2009) --- If you’re a lover of specialty coffee, why not drink the world’s
    best? At the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s (SCAA) 21st Annual Exposition, C.I. Virmax Colombia
    S.A. of Colombia took the title of “Coffee of the Year.” The winner beat out more than 100 international coffee
    producers, by winning SCAA’s 2009 Roasters Guild Coffee of the Year Competition. SCAA is the world’s
    largest coffee trade association.

    During the competition, expert SCAA cuppers evaluated and ranked the world’s finest specialty coffees. More
    than 30 experienced judges selected the winning coffee by cupping, or thoroughly evaluating the scent and
    taste of each coffee sample. The judges specifically assessed six distinct attributes of the coffee samples,
    including: fragrance, aroma, taste, flavor, aftertaste and body.

    Cupping is a systematic method of evaluating the aroma and taste of coffee and is used by growers, buyers
    and roasters to evaluate the quality and flavor profile of coffee.

    To properly gauge the taste of the hot beverage, the judges slurped and swirled a soupspoon-sized portion
    evenly over their palate, then spit out the sample without swallowing. By saturating as many sensory nerves as
    possible, SCAA cupping participants are better able to evaluate each of the coffee samples.
    2009 Coffee of the Year results:

    SCORE COUNTRY COMPANY REGION


    88.66 Colombia C.I. Virmax Colombia S.A. Los Naranjos (San Agustin, Huila)
    87.69 Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Boquete
    87.03 Ethiopia Ninety Plus Coffee Yigrachaffe
    85.78 Colombia C.I. Racafe & CIA S.C.A. Huila
    85.72 Kenya Royal Coffee - NY Aberdare Ranges
    85.59 Guatemala El Injerto, S.A. Highland Huehue
    85.08 Hawaii Ka'u Farm and Ranch Company,LLC District of Ka'u on the Big Island if Hawaii
    85 Colombia C.I. Virmax Colombia S.A. La Piramide (inza Cauca)
    84.89 El Salvador Exportadora El Volcan S.A. de C.V. Apaneca/Iiamatepec Mountain Range
    84.86 Guatemala San Diego Buena Vista Acatenango
    83.5 Taiwan Genn Shang Ind. Co. Ltd. Alishan Lot A
    81.22 Austrailia MTC Group Northen N.S.W (Nimbin)

    Mark your calendar: The Specialty Coffee Association of America’s 22nd Annual Exposition and 2nd Annual
    Symposium takes place in Anaheim, CA., April 15 – 18, 2010, which features the 2010 Coffee of the Year
    Competition.

    About the SCAA


    The SCAA is the world’s largest coffee trade association dedicated to creating a vibrant specialty coffee
    community. We recognize, develop and promote specialty coffee by setting and maintaining quality standards
    for the industry; conducting research on coffee, equipment and perfection of craft; and providing education,
    training, resources and business services for members. Celebrating 26 years of success, the strength of our
    organization is reflective of our members who represent more than forty countries and every segment of the
    Specialty Coffee industry, from coffee growers to coffee roasters and retailers. Together, we ensure our
    industry continues to thrive. Visit www.scaa.org.

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