2026 Aotearoa Cup Tasters Championship

Only 36 competitor spots available - Get in quick!

About the Aotearoa Cup Tasters Championship:

The Aotearoa Cup Tasters Championship highlights demonstration in skill, speed, and accuracy.

The competition consists of 8 triangular tests. In each triangular test, three cups of coffee are set up: two identical and one different. The aim of the competition is for the competitors to use their senses to identify the odd cup out of the three. Competitors will be ranked by speed and accuracy.

The top 4 competitors will progress to the Finals round, where the next Aotearoa Cup Taster will be crowned.

Sponsors

Thanks to our generous sponsors who make this competition possible: 

Principal:John Burton Limited

Sponsors:

Cleaning Supplies: Confirmed three-year 2024/25/26 Cafetto

Ceramics/Porcelain: Confirmed three-year 2024/25/26 Acme Cup Co

Grinder:  AMC Roastery Supply - Ditting 807 Shop Grinder

Espresso Machinery: La Marzocco NZ

Event partner/s: Meadow Fresh

Roasting: OPEN

Brewing Equipment: OPEN

The New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association holds the official licence for the National Cup Tasters' Championship. The competition is delivered in strict accordance with World Coffee Championships rules and standards. 

More details:

Find out more about the Championship/Rules & Regulations

Find out more about the NZSCA

Please view the NZ Competitor Code of Conduct & Rules

Please view the NZSCA Ticketing T&Cs'