World Coffee Roasting Championships: What will the new rules change?
On 20 April 2023, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) unveiled its new Coffee Value Assessment. The idea behind the updated cupping form and protocol is...
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The Barista League Toronto 2023
The Barista League will return to Toronto, Canada on 17 June 2023 at the Redwood Theatre. Alongside the barista-style competition, the event will also host...
Do World Barista Championship competitors always need to practise with official equipment?
Every year, coffee professionals from around the world have the chance to compete and showcase their skills at one of the most celebrated events in...
Dutch Coffee Championships 2023
The 2023 Dutch Coffee Championships will take place at Alleborgh Espresso in Almere from on 29 and 30 April. The competitions include the Barista, Latte...
US Comandante Championship 2023
Hosted by Proud Mary Coffee Roasters and in partnership with Nucleus Coffee Tools, the 2023 US Comandante Championship will take place on 20 April in...
PRF announces the Global Roasting Contest
Last year, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) announced that it will return to El Salvador – where the first PRF event was held in 2016....
The Barista League La Rumba Bogotá 2023
The Barista League La Rumba Bogotá 2023 will take place on 24 February in Bogotá, Colombia, and will be hosted by Varietale. La Rumba is...
Is there space for new coffee competitions?
In specialty coffee, there are a range of competitions designed to test the skills and knowledge of different coffee professionals. Among these, the World Coffee...
The Barista League Mexico City 2022
The Barista League will take place in Mexico City for the first time on 3 December 2022. The competition will see 12 teams take part...
The Barista League Manchester 2022
The Barista League returns to Manchester, UK on 12 November 2022 to host its barista-stye competition. Twelve teams will compete in three rounds of barista...
Why should coffee competitors go on origin trips?
The World Coffee Championships (WCC) are arguably the most prominent and prestigious competitions in the global coffee industry. WCC events give coffee professionals from around...
Coffee News Recap, 19 Aug: Cold brew market to grow by US $1.37 billion, Starbucks accuses US labour officials of union support & other stories
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 15 Aug Seventh...
How can competitors source coffee for the World Barista Championships?
The World Barista Championships (WBC) give coffee professionals from around the world a platform to showcase their expert knowledge and high-level skills. However, in order...
How have AeroPress recipes changed in recent years?
The AeroPress coffee maker is one of the most popular brewing methods in the global coffee industry. The traditional AeroPress recipe is popular with both...
Should we allow plant milks in the World Barista Championships?
The World Coffee Championships (WCC) exist to promote and showcase excellence in the global coffee industry. WCC competitions such as the World Barista Championships (WBC)...
How can coffee professionals train for the Cup Tasters Championships?
The World Coffee Championships are widely considered to showcase excellence in the coffee industry, including recognising the skills of numerous coffee professions. One of these...