Huge congratulations to the 2026 World Coffee Roasting Champion, Benjamin Brassart—our third new World Coffee Champion crowned in Brussels.
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Let’s celebrate the 2026 World Brewers Cup Champion Nas Jaafar!⁣

It’s time to raise a glass to the 2026 World Coffee In Good Spirits Champion, Andy Philein!

The field has brewed down to six World Brewers Cup finalists! After an intense round one, our final six are set—each one now just a single performance away from the world title. Tomorrow, it all comes to a boil.

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) will host World of Coffee in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 9–11, 2027. The event will feature the prestigious World Coffee Roasting Championship, marking a new host city for the global specialty coffee championship. Stronghold Robotics, Inc. is returning as the Qualified Production Roaster Sponsor. 

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.

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.

The Specialty Coffee Association is pleased to announce the Qualified Sponsors for the 2026–2027 World Barista Championship (WBC)—marking the start of a new cycle dedicated to elevating excellence, fostering innovation, and supporting the global specialty coffee community.

It’s time to introduce the 2025 World Barista Champion: Jack Simpson representing Australia!

Six champions are headed to the finals round of the 2025 World Barista Championship in Milan.