Our events are only possible because of the generous support of the companies, individuals, and coffee lovers who stand behind them. Sponsorship goes far beyond what you see on the day. Each sponsor contributes their own expertise, products, services, and time to help us deliver the best possible experience for competitors, judges, volunteers, and the wider specialty coffee community. We are incredibly grateful for their support.
Principal Sponsor, three-year 2024/25/26: Meadow Fresh. Great coffee deserves great support. That’s why Meadow Fresh is proud to stand behind New Zealand’s coffee community as a long-time supporter of the NZSCA and Principal Sponsor of both the New Zealand Barista Championship and New Zealand Latte Art Championship. With over 80 million coffees made each year using Meadow Fresh milk, they’re passionate about celebrating talent, inspiring innovation, and helping the next generation of baristas shine on the national stage.
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Espresso Machines: three-year 2024/25/26: La Marzocco NZ
La Marzocco is synonymous with specialty coffee both here in New Zealand and around the globe. An unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and the art of espresso makes La Marzocco the perfect partner for the New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association. The solid reputation as a leading manufacturer of espresso machines stems from a rich heritage dating back to 1927, La Marzocco has consistently set the industry standard for quality, durability, and performance. La Marzocco machines are renowned for their precision engineering, allowing baristas to unleash their creativity and showcase their skills at the highest level of competition. The collaboration with La Marzocco and the New Zealand Speciality Coffee Association ensures that participants have access to the best equipment that enhances their ability to craft exceptional coffee experiences. We wish the best of luck to all the competitors in this year’s Championship!
La Marzocco Linea PB is the official machine for the main event.
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Cleaning Supplies: three-year 2024/25/26 Cafetto
Cafetto is a globally trusted manufacturer of cleaning and maintenance solutions developed specifically for coffee equipment. Founded in Australia, Cafetto helps cafes, roasters, technicians, and home baristas protect equipment performance and preserve coffee quality in every cup.
Used in more than 90 countries worldwide, Cafetto’s range includes cleaning products for traditional and automatic coffee machines, grinders, milk systems, and brewing equipment. Passionate about the future of specialty coffee, Cafetto actively supports competitions, events, and industry associations across Australia and New Zealand, helping champion excellence, education and innovation throughout the coffee community.
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Ceramics: three-year 2024/25/26 ACME Cup Co
Acme are strong believers that the hospitality industry is one of the best industries to work in and want to champion those who see their future in the industry. They’re proud to support all of the NZSCA events, as they’re perfect platforms that give baristas opportunities to not only showcase their skills but also gives them a platform to learn and engage with the industry.
This year marks 13 years of Acme supporting and sponsoring the NZSCA events; they’re honoured that they’re able to give back to the community that not just supports them but also their co-owners, Megan Wyper and Paddy Kennedy who wouldn’t be where they are without the ongoing support of the community.
Designed in Aotearoa using 40+ years of hospitality experience, Acme create function products that showcase coffee and bring people together.
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Alternative Milk: Boring
Their Barista Grade Oat Milk is made for the people who steam, stretch, and pour milk all day, the ones who need it to behave, not make a scene. It’s smooth, consistent, and lets the espresso do the talking. Think of coffee as the lead singer. Boring® is on drums.
As the alt-milk sponsor of the New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association, Boring® supports the competitions that celebrate what baristas do best, while handling the boring details in the background.
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Grinders: Machine Limited
Machine Ltd. provides quality equipment, reliable technical support, and sound advice you can count on. Since 2010, they’ve worked behind the scenes of cafés and roasteries across Aotearoa, keeping everything in tip-top shape. Machine is proud to sponsor the 2026 Barista Champs with the Mahlkönig E65W Grind-By-Sync espresso grinder, giving competitors the precision and consistency they need to bring their best to the stage.
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Syrup: Monin
MONIN is proud to support the New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association and the New Zealand Barista Championship, celebrating the talent, creativity and dedication that drive New Zealand’s world-class coffee industry.
For over 100 years, MONIN has worked alongside coffee professionals, helping bring creativity, flavour innovation and memorable beverage experiences to cafés around the world. We believe great coffee culture is built on passion, craftsmanship and continuous learning. Through our involvement with NZSCA, we’re excited to connect with talented baristas, support industry development, and celebrate the people shaping the future of coffee in New Zealand.
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Packaging: Decent
Decent Packaging exists to simplify sustainable packaging. Working with cafés, roasteries, and hospitality businesses, the company combines quality products, exceptional service, and sustainable solutions to help make better packaging choices simple. Everything it creates is guided by one principle: everything it makes, it can unmake. Through its support of New Zealand’s specialty coffee community, Decent Packaging is helping shape a more sustainable future for hospitality.
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Sponsor: Arepa
Developed by neuroscientists with clinically researched ingredients, this is a drink for everyone with a brain. Drinking ārepa reduces tiredness and fatigue and helps with normal psychological and neurological function thanks to the high vitamin C content in our Neuroberry blackcurrants as part of a healthy and varied diet. Great for when you can’t drink coffee anymore!
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