National championships 2026

The stages where Slovenian coffee is written.

National champions represent Slovenia at the World Coffee Championships.

01 15–16 NOV · Ljubljana

Competitors prepare four espressos, four milk drinks and four signature beverages in 15 minutes before sensory and technical judges.

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02 16 NOV · Ljubljana

Free pour, etching and combined technique — judged on symmetry, contrast, difficulty and overall impression.

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03 15 NOV · Ljubljana

Eight sets of three cups, each with one different. The fastest, most accurate palate wins.

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04 16 NOV · Ljubljana

Hand-brewed filter coffee — a compulsory and an open service, judged on technique and taste.

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Recent national champions

Year Discipline Champion Café / roastery

2025 Barista — —

2025 Latte Art — —

2025 Sensory — —

2024 Barista — —

2024 Brewers Cup — —