Oman Coffee Community Announces the AeroPress Championship 2025
Muscat, September 7, 2025 (Qahwa World) – The Oman Coffee Community has officially announced the launch of the Oman AeroPress Championship 2025, set to take place from October 3 to 4 at Rozna Hall in Muscat. The highly anticipated competition promises two days of excitement, creativity, and skill, where coffee enthusiasts and professionals will compete for the national title and the chance to represent Oman at the World AeroPress Championship finals.
The event will span two consecutive days: the qualifiers on October 3 and the final showdown on October 4, where the champion will be crowned.
Competitors will face off in head-to-head elimination rounds, with each participant given just five minutes to grind, brew, and present their coffee using the AeroPress brewer. The submissions will be evaluated through a blind tasting process, ensuring impartiality and fairness.
Rules and Regulations
The competition follows the official World AeroPress Championship guidelines, designed to guarantee transparency and equal opportunities. Key highlights include:
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Format: Multi-round, elimination-style tournament.
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Time limit: Five minutes per competitor for the complete process.
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Brewer specifications:
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Only AeroPress Original or AeroPress Clear are permitted.
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Use of the Flow Control Filter Cap is allowed if it is a genuine AeroPress product.
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Other versions (Go, XL, Premium) are not allowed.
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Custom-painted or trophy AeroPress brewers are permitted, provided they are original and unaltered.
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Filters: Any type (paper, metal, cloth, etc.) may be used, as long as it fits inside the cap and does not alter flavor.
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Ingredients: Only ground coffee and water are permitted. If official coffee or water is provided by the host, competitors must use them exclusively.
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Dosage: Maximum of 18g of ground coffee, with a minimum output of 150g of brewed coffee.
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Accessories: Grinders, kettles, scales, stirrers, thermometers, WDT/RDT tools, chillers, and other brewing aids are permitted, provided they do not violate the brewer specifications.
The Judging
Judges will taste each entry blind, with competitor names hidden to ensure neutrality. Each judge makes an independent decision without discussion, pointing simultaneously to their preferred cup on a synchronized count of three. In case of a full tie, the Head Judge makes the final decision after tasting all entries.
Registration
The registration fee is set at 12 OMR + 5% (total 12.6 OMR). Registration is confirmed only after payment and submission of the receipt via the official form. Participants are required to provide their full details, including civil number, email, and contact number. The full competition rules and regulations can be found here.
The winner of the Oman AeroPress Championship will secure the honor of representing the Sultanate at the World Finals. Should the champion be unable to attend, eligibility will pass to the runner-up, then the third-place competitor. This ensures Oman’s representation on the international stage, reinforcing the country’s growing presence in the specialty coffee community.
The World AeroPress Championship was launched in 2008 in Oslo, Norway, with only three competitors. It quickly grew into a global event, now held across dozens of countries and attracting thousands of participants each year. The championship is unique in being open to everyone — both professionals and amateurs — making it one of the most popular and inclusive competitions in the world of specialty coffee.
