ACE Lab is located within the Alliance for Coffee Excellence’s global headquarters, in Portland, Oregon. The ACE Lab is a Global Coffee Center (GCC) for the Cup of Excellence Program. ACE Lab is the first certified Q Venue for the Professional level in the world. The ACE lab is proud to be an In-Country Partner (ICP) for CQI. Our goal is to be a hub for a successful and busy community of coffee professionals.

The ACE Lab is a professionally equipped cupping lab, brew training, classroom, and event space. ACE Lab has everything needed to host cupping classes, workshops, brew training sessions, office days and events.

• Seating for 24 people
• Q certified for 14 students
• Flexible layout of tables & chairs
• Overhead projection with audio
• Sonos system
• Reliable Wifi
• Posters and equipment needed for Q Classes
• Climate Controlled
• Video Conferencing
• Printer/ Scanner
• Power outlets

• La Marzocco Linea PB, 2-group Espresso Machine with built-in scales*
• Mahlkönig K-30 Vario Espresso Grinder
• Mahlkönig EK-43 Coffee Grinder
• Mahlkönig Guatemala Lab Grinder
• Probat Sample Roaster*
• 2 BUNN 5 gal. Hot Water Towers
• BUNN Twin Brewer Infusion Serries
• GC Custom Water Filtration System
• Induction Burners
• Hot Water Kettles
• Goose Neck Kettles
• Manual Brew Equipment (V60, Chemex, Kalita)
• Over 250 Cupping Bowls
• Cupping Spoons
• Graduated Cylinders
• 8 Le Nes du Cafe Kits
• SCA Green Grading Matts
• SCA Green Defect Handbooks
• 4 Larger Cupping Tables
• CQI Certified for 14
• Broad Spectrum Lighting
• Blackout Shades & LED Red Lights
• Dishwasher / Utility Sink

• COE: Sensory Education Train, COE Global Coffee Center for Ethiopian and Central American Cup of Excellence Competitions. Local cupping events to showcase CoE coffee
• ACE: Privet Collection Auction Cuppings, Board Meetings
• CQI: Q Cupping Essentials, Q Arabica, Q Processing Generalist, Q Calibration
• SCA: Foundations of Coffee, Instructor Development Program, Grading, Evaluation and Roasting Coffee Courses.
• World Coffee Research: Meetings, cuppings, and office days
• Various roasters and importers: Sample roasting, cupping, events
• Local cafes: Brew trainings
• Nike: Team building events
• Offsite office days
• Small Conferences

If you would like more information about renting or have questions about the ACE Lab please call Alex Pond at (503) 208-2872.

Email: [email protected]