Legends of Excellence: Exclusive 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 coffees from the 2026 Legends of Excellence Program on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 11AM.

Legends of Excellence honors producers who have achieved outstanding Cup of Excellence results again and again. The Class of 2026 brings together 12 celebrated producers from six coffee-growing countries—including six returning Legends and six new inductees.

Together, they have earned more than 150 Cup of Excellence finalist placements and over a dozen national first-place awards.

These are rare and exclusive auction coffees representing some of the best & finest sections from the 2026 Legends of Excellence winners. This is the only public tasting in North Carolina. Learn more at @allianceforcoffeeexcellence.

Carrboro Coffee Roasters President & Coffee Buyer Scott Conary will be sharing his favorite Legends of Excellence coffees, as well as his first-hand observations & data, from his 20+ years of experience with the Allliance for Coffee Excellence and 11+ years as Head Judge & Instructor of 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.