Brewers Cup and Cup Tasters info now released!
Supporting the Next Generation of Competitors Entering a coffee championship for the first time can be both exciting and intimidating. Many talented baristas hesitate to compete simply because they don’t know where to start or don’t have the support network that experienced competitors often rely on. The Buddy Champion Program was created to make […]
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We’re proud to be an Association Partner of the Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2026. MICE brings together the people, brands and conversations shaping the future of Australia’s coffee industry. The Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) returns 26–28 March 2026, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest and best yet! MICE is the Southern Hemisphere’s
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Dear Members We warmly invite all members to join us for our AGM, accompanied by a pre-AGM dinner evening before in the beautiful garden city, Ōtautahi, Christchurch The AGM is an important moment for our association. It is where we reflect on the year that was, share what is ahead, and give members the opportunity
Aotearoa Brewers Cup Championship ‘26 After growing demand and anticipation, the Aotearoa Brewers Cup Championship returns in 2026! The 2026 Aotearoa Brewers Cup Championship will be held across two days, in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau in conjunction with the Cup Tasters Championship for an eventful weekend of coffee! Dates: Friday 1st May – Saturday 2nd
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Aotearoa Cup Tasters Championship ‘26 Ticket release: 10 February 2026 2026 Cup Tasters Rules & Regulations Volunteers: Registration open The Cup Tasters Championship is a fast-paced sensory competition that tests speed, accuracy, and focus under pressure. This event strips coffee back to its core. Taste, identify, decide. No distractions. No second guesses. TRUST YOUR GUT! Pathway to the World Coffee Championship
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First up in the Competition Calendar this year is one huge weekend of coffee and all things soft brew – Brewers Cup makes a comeback, alongside crowd favourite Cup Tasters! Event details Dates: 1–3 May 2026 Location: The Tuesday Club, Auckland Ticket release: 10th February 2026 2026 Brewers Cup Rules & Regulations 2026 Cup Tasters
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Introducing The Barista Open Read more > The Barista Open-Competitor Read FAQ > The Barista Open FAQ • Palmerston North – HOST: Arrosta Thursday 16 April, 4:00 pm • Otago – HOST: Wolf Coffee Thursday 14 May, 4:00 pm • Whāngarei – HOST: Sabio Sunday 17 May, time TBC • Christchurch – HOST: Prima
Sponsorship 2026 NZSCA offers multiple ways for companies to engage with and support the coffee community, including event sponsorship. Below is an overview of our sponsorship process: Initial calls for sponsorship are announced via our website, e-newsletter, and social media. Interested parties receive detailed outlines and deadlines. Championship events typically run on three-year contracts, with
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Events planning for 2026 To see the year out, we are going to have a little jolly Christmas get-together in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Keep your eyes on our social media for details! We also have a full calendar lined up for 2026, and we want you to mark a few key moments now. Once we have
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Welcoming Moi Yokota as our Events Coordinator We are excited to welcome Moi Yokota into the role of Events Coordinator for the NZSCA. Moi brings a strong mix of experience and passion for our community. Many of you will know her from her time leading events at SCSC, where she supported competitions, connected with volunteers,
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My love letter for coffee, Journey in WBC 2025 Milan And that’s a wrap, competitor number 52, representing Aotearoa, New Zealand. Ranked 23rd in total out of 54 amazing competitors. After the semi-finalist announcement, I walked to the backstage stage. Freya asked me, Is it time for our annual hug now? And we hugged.
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Events Coordinator Location: Flexible within New Zealand day to day is remote but you must be available to travel for all events. Part-time with increased hours over events Full job description The New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association (NZSCA) is looking for an Events Coordinator to help bring our industry’s most anticipated events to life, from
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