Announcing the 2026 Cezve/Ibrik Champion: Jane Espante, representing the United Arab Emirates!
The 2026 Cezve/Ibrik Champion was announced on January 20, 2026, on the World of Coffee Dubai stage, marking the first championship event of the 2026 World Coffee Championships (WCC) season. Jane Espante, representing the United Arab Emirates, claimed the title following the final round of competition at the Dubai World Coffee Championships, held January 18–20, 2026.
Hosted within the largest edition of World of Coffee Dubai to date, the Cezve/Ibrik Championship celebrates one of the world’s oldest coffee brewing traditions. The competition honors the cezve (also known as an ibrik), a traditional brewing vessel used across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, and invites competitors to showcase technical precision, sensory excellence, and cultural expression.
Produced by DXB Live in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), World of Coffee Dubai continues to establish itself as a leading global platform for the specialty coffee community and the region’s growing role in the global coffee landscape. Staging this championship in Dubai honors local cultural heritage in a city that is rapidly becoming a hub for innovation, trade, and cultural exchange in coffee.
Khalid Al Mulla, National Coordinator of the UAE Coffee Championships, commented: “The Cezve/Ibrik Championship is a powerful celebration of coffee’s deep cultural roots and craftsmanship. The level of passion, skill, and respect for tradition shown by the competitors is truly inspiring. Congratulations to all the winners for honoring one of the oldest and most meaningful expressions of coffee culture.”
Here are the Final Rankings for the 2026 Cezve/Ibrik Championship
Jane Espante, representing United Arab Emirates
Angel Kotsifakis, representing Greece
Wael Hachem, representing France
The Dubai World Coffee Championships continue to advance the mission of the World Coffee Championships by serving as a catalyst for community-building and knowledge-sharing while providing a global stage where coffee professionals can showcase their craft, challenge convention, and inspire the next generation of coffee leaders.
Final rankings, and full replays of the competitor's performances can be viewed on the official World Coffee Championships channels.
Thank you to 2026 CIC Event Partner DXB Live.
