2026 PCA_AU CUP TASTERS COMPETITION
About this Event
☕️ Think Your Palate Has What It Takes?
PCA_AU Cup Tasters Championship is officially here 🇦🇺🔥
This is more than just a coffee tasting competition — it’s a true test of sensory skill, focus, consistency, and speed.
From identifying subtle flavour differences to making split-second decisions under pressure, Cup Tasters is where coffee professionals sharpen the senses that matter most.
📍This time we held at V5 Coffee Roastry
🎨World-Class Judging Panel：
Ben—Certified CQI/SCA Q Arabica Instructor/World Certified Judge (WCE)
Harry—2015 Australia National Cup Tasters Champion/2016 Australia National cup Tasters Champion/ 2022 Australia Brewers cup Champion/ 2022 world Brewers Cup 8th place/ Q grader
Nancy—Head of PCA oversea division/Q grader/SCA-AST/Green Coffee competition Judge
🏆 Prizes & Recognition
Trophies 🏆 + Prizes 🎁 for Top 3 + Industry Recognition
Special Champion Reward: Flight Ticket✈️ + International Stage Experience
Top competitors will receive awards and exclusive opportunities within the PCA community.
👃 What is Cup Tasters?
Competitors race against the clock to identify the odd cup out in a series of triangulations — using only taste, aroma, acidity, sweetness, body, and balance to guide them.
Simple rules.
Extreme pressure.
Pure sensory skill.
🌟 Why You Should Compete:
• Challenge and develop your sensory ability
• Improve your calibration and coffee evaluation skills
• Gain real competition experience
• Connect with Australia’s growing specialty coffee community
• Receive feedback and insights from industry professionals
🌏 Australia’s Pathway to the International Stage
The Champion will earn the honour of representing Australia at the PCA Asia Pacific Championship — competing alongside top coffee professionals from across the region.
🤝 Proudly supported by industry-leading coffee brands and professionals who are passionate about growing coffee culture in Australia.
👀 Whether you’re a barista, roaster, brewer, judge, or sensory nerd —
this is your chance to put your palate to the test.
🔥 Fast hands fade.
Great sensory skills last forever.
🎟 Competition Registration Notes!
!!!Please make sure to enter the correct email and phone number when registering to receive the official competition rules and updates.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 0.00 to AUD 73.31
