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Speed, Skill, and the Science of Coffee Tasting

The World Cup Tasters Championship awards the professional coffee cupper who demonstrates speed, skill, and accuracy in distinguishing the taste differences in specialty coffees.

Coffees of the world have many distinct taste characteristics and in this competition format the objective is for the cupper to discriminate between the different coffees. Three cups are placed in a triangle, with 2 cups being identical coffees and one cup being a different coffee. Using skills of smell, taste, attention and experience, the cupper will identify the odd cup in the triangle as quickly as they can. A total of 8 triangles are placed in each round. The top 8 competitors with the most correct answers and the fastest time proceed to the next Semi-Finals round. Then the top 4 will compete again in the Finals round to determine the next World Cup Tasters Champion.

Rules & Regulations
Rules & Regulations
Past Rankings
Past Rankings
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Upcoming Event

2026 World Cup Tasters Championship
May 7-9, 2026
World of Coffee | Bangkok, Thailand

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2026 World Cup Tasters Championship

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Presented byTitle Sponsor Porland

Porland
Title Sponsor

Porland is proud to be the Title Sponsor of World Cup Tasters Championship. A leading Turkish porcelain tableware brand, Porland boasts a 50-year legacy and stands at the forefront globally with state-of-the-art facilities producing 70 million pieces annually. Its exquisite designs grace retail and hospitality industries across four continents and over 60 countries.

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Bluewater
Qualified Water Sponsor


Water is one of the key deciders in coffee performance. As sponsor of the World Cup Tasters Competition, Bluewater delivers optimal coffee water through the Café Station™—ensuring consistency, transparency, and fair judging at the highest level of competition.

Cosori
Diamond Sponsor

Cosori Juni™ brings precision and consistency to specialty coffee through thoughtfully crafted brewing technology, engineered to replicate the pour-over process. A World Cup Tasters Championship sponsor, Cosori supports competition brewing through repeatable results with Juni's precision temperature control, ensuring each cup reflects the intended flavor profile for accurate sensory evaluation.