About the National Coffee Association

The National Coffee Association is one of the oldest trade associations in the nation, proudly representing the U.S. coffee industry from crop to cup since 1911.

The “cup” part is where you come in—because we’re here to support the vast community of coffee drinkers and enthusiasts.

In fact, the mission of the National Coffee Association is to grow the U.S. coffee community through education, advocacy and connection. AboutCoffee.org helps you explore everything coffee has to offer and discover what fits your needs and preferences.

This site is all about you, and we hope you’ll explore all the information, research and tips here. But, if you’d like to know more about us, read on.

NCA’s members are comprised of coffee businesses of all types and sizes, including producers, roasters, and brands, as well as nonprofit organizations involved in the world of coffee.

Their cumulative expertise and volunteer contributions make our work possible — including reviewing the extensive body of research on coffee and health.

Not only does coffee power your day, but it also helps power the U.S. economy.

Coffee touches local communities across the country in amazing ways, from the supermarket to the dairy farm, generating tax dollars and jobs.

The experts at Technomic measured the economic impact of the U.S. coffee industry and found that coffee contributes:

NCA continues to evolve in our second century of operation, but we remain committed to a brighter, more sustainable future for the entire coffee community. Here are the principles that guide our work.

To grow the U.S. coffee community through education, advocacy, and connection.

 An open, sustainable, and growing future for coffee.