Tucson’s coffee scene is getting some global recognition.
Savaya Coffee Market and Presta Coffee Roasters have landed spots on The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops — an international ranking that highlights top-notch cafés from across the globe.
This is a huge win for Tucson’s coffee scene. Over the years, the city has become a thriving coffee culture and now two shops are featured on a list that includes renowned coffeehouses in cities like Tokyo, Paris, and Melbourne.
Also, to add a little extra foam on top, Savaya and Presta made it in the top 50.
Savaya Coffee Market
Savaya Coffee Market, which has multiple locations around town, came in at #21 out of 100.
The roaster is known for its meticulous sourcing and dedication to fresh-roasted beans. With a focus on single-origin coffee and an emphasis on education, Savaya has built a reputation for quality and craftsmanship.
For more information, visit savayacoffee.com.
Presta Coffee Roasters
Coming in at #44 on the list, the team at Presta Coffee Roasters, which also has more than one shop in Tucson, carefully curates its selection of beans.
The roastery prides itself on direct-trade relationships and precise roasting techniques, making it a go-to for coffee enthusiasts looking for a thoughtful and complex cup.
For more information, visit prestacoffee.com.
“In our quest to identify the finest coffee shops across the globe, we have established a comprehensive set of criteria to ensure a thorough and fair assessment,” the World’s 100 Best team shared.
The annual evaluation focused on the following key aspects:
- Quality of coffee
- Barista expertise
- Customer service
- Innovation
- Ambience and atmosphere
- Sustainability practices
- Food and pastry quality
- Consistency
It’s a big accomplishment — not just for Savaya and Presta, but for Tucson as a whole!
You can check out the full list at theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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