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Source: World Coffee Roasting Championship 2026 – Brussels | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 28, 2026 Belgian Crowned 2026 World Coffee Roasting Champion in Brussels Key Takeaways: Benjamin Brassart from Belgium was crowned World Coffee Roasting Champion 2026. The championship was held in Brussels with top roasters from around the world. Competitors were evaluated

The World Coffee Championships announced today that Mikaël Portannier, representing France, has been crowned the 2025 World Coffee Roasting Champion during the global competition held at the Specialty Coffee Expo 2025 in Houston. This prestigious event gathered the world’s top coffee roasting talents, celebrating craftsmanship, precision, and innovation in coffee roasting. Final Rankings Mikaël Portannier

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced the revised rules and guidelines for the upcoming 2025 World Coffee Roasting Championship, set to be held from April 25 to 27 at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Texas, USA. This first release of the 2025 World Coffee Championships (WCC) season introduces key updates aimed at refining competition

The annual World Coffee Championships bring together some of the biggest names in the coffee industry, and in recent years, the World Coffee Roasting Championship has become a standout event in the specialty coffee scene. In 2024, the prestigious competition took place at World of Coffee Copenhagen in Denmark, where over 20 competitors battled for

The 2024 World Coffee Roasting Championship concluded with 刘太阳 TaiYang Liu from China claiming the prestigious title after three days of intense competition at World of Coffee 2024 Copenhagen. Participants from around the world showcased their expertise in coffee grading, roasting profile development, and achieving exceptional cup quality. The top four scorers in this esteemed

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) proudly announces the selection of “Stronghold” as the Official Production Roaster Sponsor for the 2024-2027 World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC), providing the Stronghold SX9 machine for the 2024 WCRC. The production roaster is a crucial component of WCRC equipment, utilized by national champions in their practice and production roasting for

Taipei, November 17, 2023 – The Taipei World Coffee Roasting Championships (WCRC) are set to provide a unique and engaging experience for coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike. This year’s event, taking place from November 17 to 20, will feature an exclusive opportunity to interact with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Coffee Value Assessment (CVA), offering

Sharjah – Qahwa World South Roastery in Sharjah announced the hosting of the World Champion, Alireza Rozeghzadeh, the 2024 Turkey Coffee Roasting Champion and winner of the 8th position globally in the World Coffee Roasting Championship. Furthermore, he was among the top eight competitors globally in the 2025 World Brewers Cup (Pour-Over Coffee Preparation). This

Source: Qahwa World – Exclusive Interview | Author: Ali Alzakary | Date: June 17, 2026 Maryam Tabatabaei: A Journey of Passion in Dubai’s Specialty Coffee Scene Key Takeaways: Maryam Tabatabaei is a specialty coffee expert, holding certifications in coffee evaluation, training, roasting, and competition judging. She believes training is at the core of her work

Dubai – Qahwa World A quiet change in the records of the World Coffee Championships has sparked controversy across the specialty coffee industry after “Taiwan” was replaced with “Chinese Taipei” in the official listing of the 2026 World Latte Art Champion. The change came days after Taiwanese barista Bala claimed victory at the World Latte

World of Coffee Asia | BITEC Bangkok | May 7–10, 2026 BANGKOK — QAHWA WORLD The world’s most discriminating tongues are heading to Thailand. From May 7 to 9, 2026, the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) will host the 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship (WCTC), presented by Porland, as part of World of

An exclusive interview with Vytautas Kratulis, founder of the World’s Best Coffee Roaster 2026 Dubai – Ali Alzakary When Huracán Coffee was crowned World’s Best Coffee Roaster 2026 at the Global Coffee Awards in San Salvador, it was more than a victory. It marked a defining moment for the global coffee industry. For the first

By: Naveed Syed The first edition of Youth Academy Middle East officially came to an end last week. If you haven’t heard of it, here’s the short version: it’s an initiative by the Simonelli Group, announced a year ago, built specifically for young people who want to build a real career in coffee. Six scholarships,

Zurich  — Qahwa World As climate change and surging global demand strain traditional coffee farming, a laboratory-grown alternative is moving from an experimental concept to a potential market contender. Cell-cultured coffee, produced by nurturing coffee plant cells in bioreactors and then harvesting, drying, roasting, and brewing the resulting biomass, has secured significant new funding and

Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the quiet precision of Nordic coffee culture, Kaffa Oslo has built a reputation shaped by patience, sensory discipline, and a deep respect for detail. From its roastery in Ryen, Oslo, the team continues to refine how coffee is selected, roasted, and experienced.After a standout year marked by recognition at “Nordics

Dubai — Qahwa World Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, announced new initiatives aimed at strengthening the regional coffee ecosystem and supporting emerging coffee entrepreneurs through the DMCC Coffee Centre. Speaking about the Centre’s future plans, Bin Sulayem said the organization is exploring the launch of a community co-roasting space

Dubai — Qahwa World DXB Live, the organizer of World of Coffee Dubai, has announced the opening of registrations for World of Coffee Dubai 2027, following the strong results achieved by the 2026 edition. Organizers confirmed that 50% of the exhibition space has already been reserved, prompting exhibitors to secure their participation early in what

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD The Specialty Coffee Association UAE has officially concluded all seven of its National Coffee Championships, marking a significant milestone for the country’s rapidly growing specialty coffee sector. The successful completion of the championship season reflects months of preparation, collaboration, and commitment from partners, sponsors, judges, volunteers, competitors, and the wider coffee

Madrid brews love, business and global coffee energy Madrid – Qahwa World & Buna Kurs: Media Partners Madrid is celebrating Valentine’s weekend with more than flowers and romance this year. From February 14–16, the Spanish capital has transformed into Europe’s beating heart of specialty coffee as CoffeeFest Madrid 2026 takes over IFEMA Madrid. With more

By Dr. Steffen Schwarz If you stand at the edge of a coffee farm at dawn, the industry looks almost impossibly fragmented. It is a mosaic of small plots and a patchwork of varieties where thousands of decisions are made by hand: when to prune, when to fertilize, and when to pick. Multiply that landscape

Coffee’s Roots Are Arabic… and I Don’t Mind Modern History Blogs Dubai – Ali Alzakary Coffee is more than just a drink for Ahmed Alhabsi; it’s a cultural journey that connects Oman’s heritage with the global coffee scene. As the founder of Historia Roastery and a certified coffee assessor, Alhabsi has built a career bridging

50% of the exhibition space for the sixth edition next year has already been booked Brazil and other countries have announced an increase in their national pavilion spaces for the next edition Results of the three live auctions announced Winners honoured in the four championship categories, Best New Product, and Best Design Award Jean Espanti

Dubai – Qahwa World Jhomar Morales of Benchmark Coffee has claimed first place in the UAE National Latte Art Championship during the fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai 2026, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The championship recognized creativity, precision, and technical excellence in crafting milk-based coffee beverages, a highlight among the four

Dubai – Qahwa World The fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai 2026 concluded today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, closing a dynamic three-day programme focused on trade, professional learning, and origin engagement. Organised by DXB LIVE in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the event reinforced its role as a global hub

Dubai – Qahwa World His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai, which opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on 18th January and runs until 20th January 2026. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied

Qahwa World The fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai officially opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a major milestone for the Middle East’s specialty coffee industry. Organised by DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association

Dubai – Qahwa World The fifth and largest edition of World of Coffee Dubai 2026 will kick off tomorrow, Sunday, in Dubai. The event is organised by DXB Live, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), and will run from 18 to

Dubai – Qahwa World Dubai’s specialty coffee scene witnessed a remarkable moment with an exclusive event titled “What’s Behind a Competition Coffee”, organized by Mokha 1450 Luxury Specialty Coffee in collaboration with Lohas Beans. The event offered an in-depth exploration of the technical and strategic decisions behind competition-grade coffee, bringing together world-class expertise and local

Countdown Begins for the Region’s Largest Coffee Industry Event Dubai – Qahwa World World of Coffee Dubai 2026, the Middle East’s premier specialty coffee trade event, is set to take place from 18 to 20 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Now in its fifth edition, the event will bring together more than 2,100

Dubai – Qahwa World The Speciality Coffee Association UAE has released the list of 12 finalists for the 2026 UAE National Roasting Championship, which will take place alongside the World of Coffee Dubai exhibition from January 18 to 20, 2026. Topping the list is Nizam Pasha Lolowang from Espressi with 243 points, followed by Carlo

Key Highlights Record-Breaking Participation: A record 76 producers are confirmed for the 2026 edition, marking the largest origin participation in the event’s history. Most Diverse International Line-Up: Eight national pavilions will headline the most internationally diverse World of Coffee Dubai to date, including first-time participation from Kenya and Peru. Export Growth Momentum: The announcement follows

Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the world of coffee, where science meets passion and quality is forged in every stage of preparation, certain stories deserve to be told. These are the tales of individuals who believed in their ability to transform a profound love for the coffee bean into a leading professional career, contributing to

Addis Ababa – world×Buna Kura Galani Coffee made history on December 1 by hosting Ethiopia’s first Cup Tasters Challenge, an event organized in partnership with the Iran Coffee Society and celebrated as a defining milestone for the country’s fast-growing specialty coffee scene. The competition brought two global champions to Addis Ababa: • Young Baek, World

60 days to go until the biggest coffee industry event in the Middle East Dubai  — Qahwa World DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), has announced the return of World of Coffee Dubai for its fifth edition, taking place from 18 to 20 January 2026 at

Dubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association – UAE (SCA UAE) has announced the opening of registration for the 2026 UAE National Barista, Latte Art & Roasting Championships, which will be held as part of the World of Coffee Dubai 2026 exhibition at Za’abeel Halls, Dubai World Trade Centre, from January 18 to 20,

Dubai – Ali Al-Zakary Between the tongues of flame and the warmth of glowing beans, the story of Raha Shahsavar was born — a young woman who redefined roasting as an art that balances science and intuition. Her journey began in Iran with a childlike fascination for aromas, heat, and wonder, but it was in

Dubai – Qahwa World Dubai’s pioneering specialty coffee roaster, RAW Coffee Company, has announced a new partnership with Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, introducing its signature specialty coffee experience to one of the city’s most historic and culturally rich destinations — the Dubai Creek. The collaboration brings RAW’s craftsmanship and modern coffee culture to

Dubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association of the UAE (SCA UAE) has officially announced the opening of registration for the UAE National Barista, Latte Art, and Roasting Championships 2026, which will take place as part of World of Coffee Dubai, hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from January 18 to 20,

Dubai – Qahwa World Dubai has done it again—setting a new record for the world’s most expensive cup of coffee and, remarkably, outdoing its own achievement. During an exclusive Panama Night event hosted by Julith Café, the city witnessed the official launch of Nido 7 Geisha, a legendary brew now served to the public at

Abu Dhabi – Qahwa World As part of the Qahwa World Talks series held on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Food Week 2025, German water expert and hospitality professional Matthias Kuhn, from Hamburg, revealed one of the most overlooked elements in the world of coffee: water. “When you look at a cup of coffee, 98%

Dubai – Qahwa World DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), has announced the return of World of Coffee Dubai for its fifth edition, taking place from 18 to 20 January 2026 at Za’abeel Halls 1, 4, 5, and 6 at the DWTC. Organised by DXB LIVE

Dubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially announced that World of Coffee Dubai 2026 will host the 2026 Cezve/Ibrik Championship (CIC)—marking the first stage of the 2026 World Coffee Championships (WCC) season. The competition will take place January 18–20, 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, coinciding with what is expected

Manama – Qahwa World DXB LIVE, the executive arm of the Dubai World Trade Centre, will organize the Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 in its first edition, from December 9 to 13, 2025, at the Bahrain International Exhibition Center. During the festival, the Bahraini capital, Manama, will become a lively destination for coffee lovers and industry

Abu Dhabi – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association – UAE Chapter (SCA UAE) has officially announced the 48 competitors who will take part in the 2025 UAE National Cup Tasters Championship, to be held during Global Food Week in Abu Dhabi from 21 to 23 October 2025. This highly anticipated national competition brings together

Dubai – Qahwa World I received an invitation from my friend Kobi Tolentino to attend an unusual coffee tasting session. In his invitation, he referred to it as a “coffee tasting in colors”—something I had never heard of before. Upon arriving at the venue, Scarab Café in Al Qusais, Dubai, it became clear that I

By: Krzysztof Blinkiewicz The coffee world prides itself on precision. We measure grams, seconds, water temperature, and flavor scores down to decimals. Yet the one thing we almost never measure is the first and only true metric: dignity. A 90-point Gesha can still come from a farmer who skips meals to pay off debt. A

By: Kim Thompson , Co-founder of “RAW Coffee Company The global coffee industry is in a period of rapid flux. Record-breaking auction prices, unprecedented mergers, volatile commodity markets, and mounting climate pressures are reshaping how coffee is grown, traded, and consumed. Against this backdrop, RAW Coffee Company is setting a clear course: to lead with integrity,

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

Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the world of specialty coffee, very few have achieved the rank of Evolved Q Grader Instructor until now. We are sure that in a few weeks there will be many more, but Davide Cobelli, Coffee Expert and Consultant, Italian Roasting Champion 2020, is the first European to obtain it. From

Moscow, 11 August-2025(Qahwa World) – The Russian hospitality and gastronomy industries are set for a milestone in 2026, as three of the country’s most significant professional events will unite under one roof. From April 15–17, 2026, the Coffee Tea Cacao Russian Expo, HORECA Expo, and Chef a la Russe national culinary championship will transform the