Rules & Regulations Released for the 2025 World Coffee Championships in Geneva
The Specialty Coffee Association is delighted to release updated Rules & Regulations for the 2025 World Latte Art (WLAC), World Coffee in Good Spirits (WCIGS), World Cup Tasters (WCTC) and Cezve/Ibrik (CIC) Championships. The updated rules and scoresheets follow the 2025 World Coffee Roasting Championships and World Brewers Cup Rules and Regulations announced last month. The updated Rules & Regulations will be used at the at the 2025 World Latte Art, World Coffee in Good Spirits, World Cup Tasters and Cezve/Ibrik Championships at World of Coffee Geneva, from June 26-28, 2025.
This round of updates primarily clarifies and formalizes existing practices. Key changes include updated preparation time in the WLAC when using fully-automatic espresso machines, and clearer language around the optional use of a technical judge for Competition Bodies. Adjustments in the WCIGS competition permit minor repositioning of espresso machines, along with clearer guidelines for drink temperature evaluation. To align with SCA standards, the WCTC increases the coffee-to-water ratio and reorganizes rules for better clarity. In the CIC, judging criteria now align more closely with the World Barista Championship (WBC) and integrate updated evaluation details reflecting the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA). Additionally, in alignment with all 2025 World Coffee Championships, the appeals and complaints process at both Competition Body and World-level events has been streamlined, now requiring submissions via an online form.
Updates to the rules & regulations are overseen by the WCC Competitions Strategic Committee. The rules documents, summaries of changes, scoresheets, and new appeals form are now available at the new website for the World Coffee Championships on the Rules & Regulations page.
Make sure to join us — either in-person or online — at the 2025 World Coffee Championships this season:
Houston World Coffee Championships
April 25-27 at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston, TX, USA
Featuring the World Coffee Roasting Championship
Jakarta World Coffee Championships
May 15-17 at World of Coffee in Jakarta, Indonesia
Featuring the World Brewers Cup
Geneva World Coffee Championships
June 26-28 at World of Coffee in Geneva, Switzerland
Featuring the World Latte Art, World Coffee in Good Spirits, World Cup Tasters, and Cezve/Ibrik Championships
Milan World Coffee Championships
October 17-21 at HostMilano in Milan, Italy
Featuring the 25th World Barista Championship
