Iraq to Host Its First AeroPress Championship in October

Iraq’s First AeroPress Championship to Take Place in October

Baghdad, October 3, 2025 (Qahwa World) –Iraq will host its first-ever AeroPress Championship on October 3, 2025, organized by Jubran Coffee Roastery in collaboration with Colab Ltd. The event marks the country’s entry into the international network of coffee competitions.

The championship will follow a knockout format, with competitors preparing coffee within five minutes using the original or clear AeroPress device. Beverages will be presented anonymously to the judging panel for blind tasting, and any competitor exceeding the time limit will be disqualified.

Rules require at least 150 grams of brewed coffee with a maximum of 18 grams of ground coffee. Paper, metal, or cloth filters are permitted if compatible with the original filter cap. Organizers will provide competition water prepared to official specifications, along with grinders such as the Mahlkönig EK43 and Omnia on stage.

Participants will receive a 225-gram bag of coffee for training and a 20-gram bag during the competition. Entry is open to all, and the national winner will qualify to represent Iraq at the World AeroPress Championship 2025.

The judging panel will feature international figures, including Ali Reza, a champion with over a decade of experience, who has achieved first place at the 2024 Turkey Roasting Championship and top rankings at world-level Brewers Cup and Cezve/Ibrik competitions.

Registration is set at 50,000 IQD and opens on Friday via the official account @aeropress.iraq. Inquiries and complaints can be directed to [email protected].

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