World Coffee Roasting Championship™
The World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC) recognizes excellence in coffee roasting, evaluating competitors on their coffee evaluation, preparation, blending, and roasting skills. In this 3-stage event, competitors are evaluated on their performance evaluating the quality of green coffee (coffee grading), developing a roasting profile that best accentuates the desirable characteristics of that coffee, and on the ultimate cup quality of coffees roasted.
Certified Judges score competitors on dozens of criteria covering pre-roasting preparation and production roasting skills.
Competition History
The World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC) has been celebrating excellence in coffee roasting since its inaugural competition in 2013 in Nice, France, where Japan claimed the first championship title.
The event has grown significantly over the years, starting with 11 national champions and representatives in its first edition. In 2025, the WCRC is set to reach new heights, with participation from up to 28 competition bodies, making it the largest championship to date.