What happened at the 2023 World Barista Championship?
From 21 to 24 June 2023, this year’s World Barista Championship was held at World of Coffee Athens in Greece. Along with the 2023 World...
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What happened at the 2023 World Barista Championship?
From 21 to 24 June 2023, this year’s World Barista Championship was held at World of Coffee Athens in Greece. Along with the 2023 World Brewers Cup, World Cup Tasters, and World Cezve/Ibrik Championships, the competition was one of the biggest and most exciting highlights of the expo. This year, for the first time ever, a Brazilian competitor won the World Barista Championship – with Boram Um beating five other… read more
From 21 to 24 June 2023, this year’s World Barista Championship was held at World of Coffee Athens in Greece. Along with the 2023 World Brewers Cup, World Cup Tasters, and World Cezve/Ibrik Championships, the competition was one of the… read more
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...
Here’s what’s happening at World of Coffee Athens 2023
This year, the Specialty Coffee Association’s flagship European World of Coffee trade show will take place in Athens, Greece from 22 to 24 June. The...
WCR is showing more interest in robusta. Does specialty coffee need to do the same?
On 31 May 2023, World Coffee Research (WCR) announced that over the past year, it has been working towards developing a possible robusta breeding programme. ...
PRF announces new No Filter panel series
On 14 & 15 September 2023, Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will once again return to Medellín, Colombia. Taking place at the Plaza Mayor venue,...
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...
Apply to be a volunteer at PRF Colombia 2023
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World of Coffee Busan will host the 2024 World Barista Championship. But why?
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Will the new SCA cupping form & protocol add more value for specialty coffee?
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Here’s what’s happening at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo
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Speaker applications open for PRF Colombia 2023
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