Coffee lovers, mark your calendars for an unforgettable day at the Refill Roastery Cup Taster Championships on October 27, 2024, at the Ayla Hotel Grand Ballroom. The event will see over 2,000 cups of coffee brewed and sampled as baristas showcase their expertise in a cupping competition.
Refill has placed its trust in Al Ain Water to ensure top-quality coffee brewing throughout the event, further emphasizing the importance of pure, clean water in the coffee-making process.
This year’s championship has garnered international attention, with the prestigious Qatar World Coffee Expo 25 in Doha, Qatar serving as one of the major sponsor. Coffee roasteries and brewing suppliers attending the event will have the exclusive opportunity to meet representatives from the Qatar World Coffee Expo to discuss space reservations and sponsorship package options for the upcoming 2025 expo.
Competitors and members of the barista community can also look forward to two exciting, free-to-attend masterclasses hosted by the major sponsors. On October 22, 2024, the Alpro Barista Masterclass will feature renowned coffee experts, while on October 24, 2024, the MATCHA Masterclass for Baristas by Aiya MATCHA will provide insights into mastering matcha-based beverages. Both sessions offer invaluable learning experiences and are open to all attendees.
The Refill Cup Taster Championships are backed and sponsored by a range of local and international brands, including Boncafe Middle East, ECM Home Espresso Machines, El Patron Coffee, El Boske, and two of Al Ain’s most popular specialty cafes, Le Pre and Como Lounge.
Visitors to the event can enjoy free coffee tastings and product testing throughout the day, making it a paradise for coffee aficionados, plus the energy of Zarra Beatrice Vicente a seasoned international host of the specialty coffee community event.
The winners of the competition will take home cash rewards, trophies, and products from the event sponsors—a well-deserved recognition of their skill and dedication.
Don’t miss out on Al Ain’s biggest community event—a day of coffee, competitions, and camaraderie featuring 108 competitors at the Refill Cup Taster Championships on October 27, 2024, at the Ayla Grand Hotel, Al Kabisi Branch.
