Are specialty coffee competitions still about credibility – or prize money?
Competitions are some of the most exciting and captivating events in the global coffee sector. Often pushing the boundaries of innovation and creating new trends...
Tag: World Barista Championships
Coffee News Recap, 28 Jul: WBC winner Boram Um appears on Brazilian talk show, JDE Peet’s to acquire Maratá coffee business & 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, 24 Jul LG...
Brazil and Chile win the two biggest World Coffee Championships: What does it mean for Latin America?
From 21 to 24 June 2023, some of this year’s World Coffee Championships took place in Athens, Greece. These included the World Barista Championship and...
How can coffee professionals train to become a World Coffee Championships judge?
When it comes to the World Coffee Championships, we usually first think of the competitors taking part in the seven annual competitions. And understandably so...
The 2023 World Barista Championship: What could change this year?
On 21 June 2023 – one day before World of Coffee began – this year’s World Barista Championship started in Athens, Greece. It’s an understatement...
Coffee News Recap, 31 Mar: SCA announces 2023 Sustainability Award winners, new study suggests how coffee helps to lower risk of type 2 diabetes & 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, 27 Mar International...
Following “The Road to Milan”: Is the World Barista Championship becoming more mainstream?
Many coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike agree that the World Barista Championship (WBC) is one of the greatest stages for showcasing excellence and innovation in...
ASEAN Café Show 2023
The ASEAN Café Show (a rebrand of both the Thailand Coffee, Tea & Drinks show and the Thailand Bakery & Ice Cream show) will take...
What does the plant milk rule mean for the future of the World Barista Championship?
On 22 December 2022, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) published the Rules & Regulations for the 2023 World Barista Championship (WBC), which will take place...
Should the World Barista Championship also be in Spanish?
The World Barista Championship (WBC) is one of the most prestigious events in the coffee industry. Not only is the competition a vehicle for innovation...
Is the World Barista Championship too exclusive & expensive for competitors?
There are a number of competitions in specialty coffee designed to test the skills and knowledge of industry professionals. However, many consider the World Barista...
Should we weigh milk in coffee shops?
In the vast majority of specialty coffee shops around the world, dosing coffee is an everyday practice for preparing both espresso and filter beverages. When...
What is cryodesiccation and how can it be used in coffee?
For many industry professionals, the World Barista Championship (WBC) is a global platform for competitors to showcase the latest trends and innovations in specialty coffee....
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...
Coffee News Recap, 7 Oct: Severe weather forecast across several of Brazil’s coffee-growing regions, Nestlé commits US $1 billion to sustainable coffee production & 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, 3 Oct Agency...
Coffee News Recap, 30 Sep: SCA announces 2022 WBC and WBrC winners at MICE, new study links daily coffee consumption with increased longevity & 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, 26 Sep Nestlé...