PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE COMPETITION 2026
INTERNATIONAL ESPRESSO CHAMPIONSHIP
Registration Fee: Php 2,500.00
Purpose
1. Participants will showcase their skills in preparing espresso, aiming for perfection in every cup.
2. Emphasizes technical precision and expertise in espresso extraction, a skill fundamental to coffee professionals.
3. Special category preparing an espresso shot calibrated to meet a specific profile that will be presented as a milk-based drink.
Judging Criteria
• Technical skills: Competitors must demonstrate mastery in espresso extraction techniques.
• Consistency: Each espresso shot must maintain the same high quality across multiple attempts.
• Quality of espresso: The final product must meet high standards in terms of overall taste and presentation.
• Barista Skills: Competitors will Prepare a Milk-based Drink using their espresso Extraction.
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INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ BREWING BATTLE
Registration Fee: Php 2,500.00
Purpose
1. Teams from various cafés or businesses will showcase their brewing skills.
2. Showcases dedication to excellence and innovation in coffee preparation.
3. Fosters appreciation for diverse brewing methods.
Judging Criteria
• Competitors will demonstrate proficiency in manual brewing methods.
• Precise extraction, ensuring optimal brewing for the best attributes.
• Highlighting the complexity and richness of the coffee.
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INTERNATIONAL COFFEE ROASTING CHALLENGE
Registration Fee: Php 5,200.00
Purpose
1. Challenges participants to showcase skills in coffee roasting and roast to meet a specific profile.
Judging Criteria
• Sensory Attribute Quality Evaluation and Accuracy: Assessing flavor, fragrance/aroma, acidity, sweetness, aftertaste and mouthfeel.
• Roast Plan Accuracy: Ability to accurately prepare and execute a roast plan.
• Barista Skills: Evaluation of the barista skills using the coffee they roasted during the Roasting Blend Category.
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