The World Coffee Championships, held during the recent World of Coffee event in Brussels, have crowned new global winners in brewing, roasting, and coffee cocktails. Nas Jaafar of Malaysia won the World Brewers Cup, Benjamin Brassart of Belgium secured the World Roasting Championship title, and Andy Philein (Liu Zhan Hong) of China triumphed in the World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship.
The competitions featured intense rivalry among national champions from around the globe. In the World Brewers Cup, Nas Jaafar earned the top spot with a final score of 469 points. The margin was narrow, with Australia's Simon Gautherin finishing as runner-up with 461 points. The World Roasting Championship was won by local competitor Benjamin Brassart with a score of 619, highlighting excellence in green coffee evaluation, profiling, and final cup quality. In the World Coffee in Good Spirits final, Andy Philein's performance earned a winning score of 418.5.
These annual championships are a significant benchmark for skill and innovation within the specialty coffee industry. The events draw professionals from around the world to compete and demonstrate the highest levels of craftsmanship in their respective fields. The results often influence trends in coffee preparation and roasting techniques, providing valuable insights for roasters, baristas, and other professionals dedicated to advancing coffee quality.