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2026 WBrC Grinder Procedure

The newly released WBrC Grinder Procedure outlines how grinders will be provided, configured, and managed throughout the competition. As the World Brewers Cup (WBrC) continues to grow, these updates reinforce WBrC’s commitment to world-class conditions that allow brewers from around the globe to perform at their best and continue shaping the future of specialty coffee.

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WBC 2025 in Numbers: Exploring Live Espresso Data from Milan’s World Stage

For the first time in World Barista Championship history, every on-stage espresso extraction is being captured, analyzed, and shared through real-time telemetry.

We’re excited to introduce WBC 2025 in Numbers, a new data report powered by BibeCoffee telemetry technology, offering an innovative, data-driven look at how the world’s top baristas execute their routines on the competition stage.

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Announcing the Release of the 2026 World Coffee in Good Spirits and World Coffee Roasting Championships Rules and Regulations

The World Coffee Championships (WCC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 World Coffee in Good Spirits (WCIGS) and World Coffee Roasting Championships (WCRC) Rules and Regulations, establishing the framework for the next edition of these globally recognized competitions. The 2026 WCIGS and WCRC will take place at World of Coffee Brussels, June 25–27, 2026, at Brussels Expo in Brussels, Belgium.

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Rules & Regulations Released for the 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship in Bangkok

The World Coffee Championships (WCC) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship (WCTC) Rules and Regulations, setting the foundation for the next edition of this globally recognized sensory competition. The 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship, presented by Porland, will be held at World of Coffee Bangkok, May 7–9, 2026, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), marking the first time the championship will take place in Thailand.

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World of Coffee and the World Brewers Cup Head to Bogotá, Colombia in 2027

Today during the first round of the 2025 World Barista Championship at HostMilano, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos and Colombian Coffee Growers Federation/Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC) CEO Germán Alberto Bahamón Jaramillo took to the competition stage to jointly confirm and announce World of Coffee Bogotá 2027 featuring the 2027 World Brewers Cup, set to take place over three days from September 30 – October 2, 2027 in Bogotá, Colombia.

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