Past Sponsors

2017 Sponsors

 

 

Ediya Coffee
Title Sponsor

Ediya Coffee has established itself as a leading coffee franchise brand in Korea since it first opened its coffee shop at Chungang University in Seoul in 2001. Ediya Coffee has committed itself to providing customers with high quality coffee at a reasonable price for the last 15 years, finally introducing the 1,500th coffee shop during the year of 2015.

 

 

 

 

Victoria Arduino (Nuova Simonelli)
Qualified Espresso Machine
The Victoria Arduino “Black Eagle”

image001 (1)In Victoria Arduino we are keen on always going beyond—we have a sharp vision of future challenges.
Among our coffee machines, many pieces have made history and have become design icons. Even more, there are unexpected idea and solutions, ongoing intuitions and inventions rewriting, redesigning the way of thinking about and making coffee.

mahlkoenig

Mahlkoenig
Qualified Espresso Grinder
K30 Vario Air & EK43

These grind-on-demand espresso grinders ensure hands-free operation and electronically controlled, variable programming for exact portioning. The grinders start automatically when inserting the port-a-filter and grinding time is less than 2 seconds for a single espresso of 7 gram. The stepless grind adjustment guarantees the highest flexibility possible for every coffee blend. For more information about the K30 Vario Air and EK43, please visit www.mahlkoenig.de.

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Cafetto
Qualified Cleaning Products
EVO1kgEVO Espresso Machine Cleaner

Cafetto offers a wide range of cleaning and sanitation solutions across espresso, coffee brewing and beverage dispensing equipment. Cafetto is an industry leader in effective organic and eco-friendly solutions, offering cleaning products to improve machine performance and ease cleaning processes. Through its extensive product portfolio and global network, Cafetto provides cleaning products to both the commercial and domestic international markets.

Everpure/Pentair
Qualified Water Filtration

Pentair® Everpure®, a leading foodservice industry supplier, has been a trusted provider of commercial water treatment products, services and solutions worldwide since 1933. Our solutions address a wide range of foodservice applications such as coffee, fountain beverage, ice, drinking water and more.

DaVinci Gourmet
WBC Gold Sponsor

We believe that Baristas and Mixologists are creative and that they seek perfection to amaze their audiences. We are the contemporary choice for professional drink makers inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s pursuit of perfection. We use craft, science, and art to empower drink makers to create their own masterpieces.  We follow a philosophy of co-creation crafting each new product and recipe with real Baristas and Mixologists, using sensory science to help create deeper connections with consumers. This is what we like to call Flavour Genius.

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GSC International

WBC Gold Sponsor & Apron Sponsor

GSC, Global Soft Commodities, specializes in soft commodities trading for the global agribusiness industry. GSC shares a passion for excellence, and a commitment to innovate the soft commodities trading business within a constantly changing environment. GSC has been privileged to provide many of top-tier local gourmet coffee roasters with high quality green coffee. We import, store and distribute the finest specialty coffees, including our sustainable coffees, organic coffees, and environmental-friendly coffees. We are constantly looking forward to assist our client providing coffees of best quality from origin.

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Espresso Supply & Rattleware
WBC Silver Sponsor: Exclusive Smallwares & Digital Media

Espresso Supply Inc. is an established smallwares supplier serving the specialty coffee industry globally. From cafés to corporate programs, our customers rely on our broad product line, which includes pitchers, thermometers, knock boxes and tampers, all designed to improve coffee quality, promote efficient retail operations and help ensure customer satisfaction.

UCC Coffee
WBC Silver Sponsor

UCC operates the world’s only coffee business encompassing every aspect of coffee “from cup to seed.” Its operations extend from cultivating seedlings on estates in the countries of production through raw ingredient procurement and importing, R&D and quality assurance, manufacturing, product distribution and sales, as far as promoting coffee culture.

Hario
WBC Bronze Sponsor

HARIO is a Japanese heat-resistant glassware company which was founded in 1921. Innovative glassware and utensil for drinking coffee such as V60 coffee dripper and TCA Syphon give not only special taste, but also time, value and relationship to the customer and barista in the world.

MONIN
WBC Bronze Sponsor

With 115 years of experience in crafting flavour, and for the 3rd generation, we continue to develop unrivaled and exclusive recipes, highlighting our shared value at MONIN, a Passion for Quality. Building on our heritage, MONIN offers a range of 200 premium syrups, sauces and fruit mixes in 150 countries.

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Sami Corporation
WBC Bronze Sponsor

SAMI Corporation has been making efforts to deliver fresh taste and flavor to customers through
continuous product development of manufacturing various types of high-quality products including latte powder, paste and smoothie base.

In an effort to meet the growing need for safety, the company has acquired HACCP certification as of 29th May, 2012. All members of SAMI Corporation are always ready to devote ourselves to the best knowledge and the philosophy of supplying the finest and safest foods combined with a developed technology, exact market research and enthusiasm.

Teisseire
WBC Bronze Sponsor

With 300 years’ experience creating sirops that taste as close to the real thing as possible, Teisseire is delighted to offer a Special Barista range that’s perfect for enhancing your customers’ everyday moments.

Available in 80 over countries globally, France’s no.1 brand is made in its Alpine region. We blend the naturally filtered, untreated water, free of any chemical contaminant, with ingredients of uncompromising quality and at least two different sugars.

For more information, visit www.teisseire.com

Seoul Milk
Official Dairy Sponsor

Promoting a healthy future with the best food products & lifestyle.
As Korea’s leading brand of milk that is a proud and outstanding product, Seoul Dairy Cooperative has always worked closely with our customers over the last 79 years. We’ve been developing great products, while making the effort to promote a healthy future for everyone in Korea.

 

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DCS, Co. Ltd.
WBC Official Livestream Partner

DCS is a supplier of professional coffee equipment and service to Japan. We supply high quality specialty coffee, coffee machine equipment, and ancillaries. We also offer education services and hospitality consultation, that results in consistent quality for customers. DCS Asia extends the delightful, comfortable service of DCS from Japan and beyond.

 

 

Reg Barber
WBC Official Tamper Sponsor

Reg Barber is a designer and manufacturer of the finest coffee tampers in the world –
whether for ordinary home baristas or professional world champions. Every year he likes to give back to all the baristas by designing and building the WBC Trophies.


Ally Coffee
WBC Origin Trip Sponsor

We at Ally Coffee are honored to be the origin trip sponsor for the WBC. We know that baristas are some of the most important ambassadors for our industry as a whole, and we are delighted to recognize their hard work and dedication by providing this trip to origin!

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Swiss Water
WBC Competitor Orientation Sponsor

Swiss Water® Process is amazing coffee without caffeine. Starting with small batches of the finest specialty coffee we can source, Swiss Water® produces coffee that is 99.9% caffeine free. Using green coffee extract and water, our 100% chemical free process ensures only caffeine is removed. The integrity of the bean is preserved so the roaster and barista can unlock it’s inherent flavor potential. We proudly support the barista craft and celebrate all of the WBC Competitors. Good Luck!

MTC Group
WBC Judges Program Sponsor

MTC Group is an International specialty coffee trader who truly represent the complete coffee cycle from red cherries through parchment, green and roasted coffee stages.

With more than 20 years of experiences in specialty coffee industry, we have established an unbreakable relationship with farmers and mills in more than 15 produciton countries and in many instances we are directly involved with supply chain development for improving quality coffee production.  As a business we pride ourselves on not only understanding, but actively participating in all stages of the specialty coffee cycle.

We understand roasters care about their product, and aim to have a variety of distinctive coffees in their selection. It will be our pleasure to share some amazing coffee with judges from all around the world in WBC 2017!

BSCA
Event Partner

BSCA is a non-profit association created by Brazilian producers to promote our coffees. BSCA certifies quality and works to improve production through education and research, always emphasizing sustainability. Our mission is to increase recognition of Brazilian specialty coffees for their high quality and diversity, offering consumers a unique experience.

Jascaffe
Event Partner

Jascaffe is a professional coffee company servicing Taiwan, Hong Kong, P.R. China. We supply coffee beans, coffee machines, beverage materials and related products. We also offer consultation services and provide equipment service. Our mission is to provide coffee perfection and complete coffee system service. We are committed to the perfect cup of coffee, and the products that we provide to our customers are guaranteed to achieve this goal.

 

Barista & Farmer
Event Partner

Barista & Farmer is the first international talent show dedicated entirely to the world of top-quality coffee. A unique education & competition project to promote the culture of coffee, from plantations harvesting in the countries of origin, through all stages of its processing, using various technologies, right up to the tasting experience and all consumption opportunities.

WBC Espresso Bar

Daterra
Espresso Sponsor

Daterra means “from the earth” in Portuguese, and it is from there – the earth – that we cultivate with respect to the environment, technology and good people, high quality green coffee beans to be exported and consumed all over the globe.

Espresso Bar Equipment Sponsors

Victoria Arduino (Nuova Simonelli)

Espresso Bar Coffee Sponsors

Around Coffee

Haugaard

WBC Brew Bar

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Marco
Title Sponsor

Marco Beverage Systems Ltd. designs and manufactures the finest hot water delivery systems for commercial brewing of tea and coffee. We work directly with our customers to deliver specific machines for specific solutions, marrying technological and brewing excellence within the Marco range of products, striving to meet user needs.

Loveramics

Loveramics
Ceramics Sponsor

LOVERAMICS is a young and energetic brand making contemporary tabletop items that are functional and fun. Our Professional Coffee Cups are designed for all coffee lovers and baristas. Manufactured under SCAE and SCAA standards, the cup allows every specialty coffee to develop its full flavour. Available in 9 colours, 3 designs and various sizes.

Brew Bar Equipment Sponsors

Brew Bar Coffee Sponsors

Second Coffee

WBC Team Bar

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Puqpress
Title Sponsor

Puqpress is the first automatic tamper in the world. In 1.3 seconds, it tamps each shot perfectly level.
Tamping is a difficult variable to control when done manually, especially if you are working with multiple baristas. To make sure the quality of your espresso is consistent tamping has to be consistent. Puqpress does just that.

Bean Brothers
Event Sponsor

Ediya Coffee
Coffee Sponsor

Ediya Coffee has established itself as a leading coffee franchise brand in Korea since it first opened its coffee shop at Chungang University in Seoul in 2001. Ediya Coffee has committed itself to providing customers with high quality coffee at a reasonable price for the last 15 years, finally introducing the 1,500th coffee shop during the year of 2015.

Blackup Coffee
Coffee Sponsor

2017 Sponsors

 

 

Ediya Coffee
Title Sponsor

Ediya Coffee has established itself as a leading coffee franchise brand in Korea since it first opened its coffee shop at Chungang University in Seoul in 2001. Ediya Coffee has committed itself to providing customers with high quality coffee at a reasonable price for the last 15 years, finally introducing the 1,500th coffee shop during the year of 2015.

 

 

 

 

Victoria Arduino (Nuova Simonelli)
Qualified Espresso Machine
The Victoria Arduino “Black Eagle”

image001 (1)In Victoria Arduino we are keen on always going beyond—we have a sharp vision of future challenges.
Among our coffee machines, many pieces have made history and have become design icons. Even more, there are unexpected idea and solutions, ongoing intuitions and inventions rewriting, redesigning the way of thinking about and making coffee.

mahlkoenig

Mahlkoenig
Qualified Espresso Grinder
K30 Vario Air & EK43

These grind-on-demand espresso grinders ensure hands-free operation and electronically controlled, variable programming for exact portioning. The grinders start automatically when inserting the port-a-filter and grinding time is less than 2 seconds for a single espresso of 7 gram. The stepless grind adjustment guarantees the highest flexibility possible for every coffee blend. For more information about the K30 Vario Air and EK43, please visit www.mahlkoenig.de.

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Cafetto
Qualified Cleaning Products
EVO1kgEVO Espresso Machine Cleaner

Cafetto offers a wide range of cleaning and sanitation solutions across espresso, coffee brewing and beverage dispensing equipment. Cafetto is an industry leader in effective organic and eco-friendly solutions, offering cleaning products to improve machine performance and ease cleaning processes. Through its extensive product portfolio and global network, Cafetto provides cleaning products to both the commercial and domestic international markets.

Everpure/Pentair
Qualified Water Filtration

Pentair® Everpure®, a leading foodservice industry supplier, has been a trusted provider of commercial water treatment products, services and solutions worldwide since 1933. Our solutions address a wide range of foodservice applications such as coffee, fountain beverage, ice, drinking water and more.

DaVinci Gourmet
WBC Gold Sponsor

We believe that Baristas and Mixologists are creative and that they seek perfection to amaze their audiences. We are the contemporary choice for professional drink makers inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s pursuit of perfection. We use craft, science, and art to empower drink makers to create their own masterpieces.  We follow a philosophy of co-creation crafting each new product and recipe with real Baristas and Mixologists, using sensory science to help create deeper connections with consumers. This is what we like to call Flavour Genius.

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GSC International

WBC Gold Sponsor & Apron Sponsor

GSC, Global Soft Commodities, specializes in soft commodities trading for the global agribusiness industry. GSC shares a passion for excellence, and a commitment to innovate the soft commodities trading business within a constantly changing environment. GSC has been privileged to provide many of top-tier local gourmet coffee roasters with high quality green coffee. We import, store and distribute the finest specialty coffees, including our sustainable coffees, organic coffees, and environmental-friendly coffees. We are constantly looking forward to assist our client providing coffees of best quality from origin.

Rattleware-01

Espresso Supply & Rattleware
WBC Silver Sponsor: Exclusive Smallwares & Digital Media

Espresso Supply Inc. is an established smallwares supplier serving the specialty coffee industry globally. From cafés to corporate programs, our customers rely on our broad product line, which includes pitchers, thermometers, knock boxes and tampers, all designed to improve coffee quality, promote efficient retail operations and help ensure customer satisfaction.

UCC Coffee
WBC Silver Sponsor

UCC operates the world’s only coffee business encompassing every aspect of coffee “from cup to seed.” Its operations extend from cultivating seedlings on estates in the countries of production through raw ingredient procurement and importing, R&D and quality assurance, manufacturing, product distribution and sales, as far as promoting coffee culture.

Hario
WBC Bronze Sponsor

HARIO is a Japanese heat-resistant glassware company which was founded in 1921. Innovative glassware and utensil for drinking coffee such as V60 coffee dripper and TCA Syphon give not only special taste, but also time, value and relationship to the customer and barista in the world.

MONIN
WBC Bronze Sponsor

With 115 years of experience in crafting flavour, and for the 3rd generation, we continue to develop unrivaled and exclusive recipes, highlighting our shared value at MONIN, a Passion for Quality. Building on our heritage, MONIN offers a range of 200 premium syrups, sauces and fruit mixes in 150 countries.

Sami (Torani) Logo

Sami Corporation
WBC Bronze Sponsor

SAMI Corporation has been making efforts to deliver fresh taste and flavor to customers through
continuous product development of manufacturing various types of high-quality products including latte powder, paste and smoothie base.

In an effort to meet the growing need for safety, the company has acquired HACCP certification as of 29th May, 2012. All members of SAMI Corporation are always ready to devote ourselves to the best knowledge and the philosophy of supplying the finest and safest foods combined with a developed technology, exact market research and enthusiasm.

Teisseire
WBC Bronze Sponsor

With 300 years’ experience creating sirops that taste as close to the real thing as possible, Teisseire is delighted to offer a Special Barista range that’s perfect for enhancing your customers’ everyday moments.

Available in 80 over countries globally, France’s no.1 brand is made in its Alpine region. We blend the naturally filtered, untreated water, free of any chemical contaminant, with ingredients of uncompromising quality and at least two different sugars.

For more information, visit www.teisseire.com

Seoul Milk
Official Dairy Sponsor

Promoting a healthy future with the best food products & lifestyle.
As Korea’s leading brand of milk that is a proud and outstanding product, Seoul Dairy Cooperative has always worked closely with our customers over the last 79 years. We’ve been developing great products, while making the effort to promote a healthy future for everyone in Korea.

 

dcs-X-logo
DCS, Co. Ltd.
WBC Official Livestream Partner

DCS is a supplier of professional coffee equipment and service to Japan. We supply high quality specialty coffee, coffee machine equipment, and ancillaries. We also offer education services and hospitality consultation, that results in consistent quality for customers. DCS Asia extends the delightful, comfortable service of DCS from Japan and beyond.

 

 

Reg Barber
WBC Official Tamper Sponsor

Reg Barber is a designer and manufacturer of the finest coffee tampers in the world –
whether for ordinary home baristas or professional world champions. Every year he likes to give back to all the baristas by designing and building the WBC Trophies.


Ally Coffee
WBC Origin Trip Sponsor

We at Ally Coffee are honored to be the origin trip sponsor for the WBC. We know that baristas are some of the most important ambassadors for our industry as a whole, and we are delighted to recognize their hard work and dedication by providing this trip to origin!

Swiss_Water_Pantone_3015

Swiss Water
WBC Competitor Orientation Sponsor

Swiss Water® Process is amazing coffee without caffeine. Starting with small batches of the finest specialty coffee we can source, Swiss Water® produces coffee that is 99.9% caffeine free. Using green coffee extract and water, our 100% chemical free process ensures only caffeine is removed. The integrity of the bean is preserved so the roaster and barista can unlock it’s inherent flavor potential. We proudly support the barista craft and celebrate all of the WBC Competitors. Good Luck!

MTC Group
WBC Judges Program Sponsor

MTC Group is an International specialty coffee trader who truly represent the complete coffee cycle from red cherries through parchment, green and roasted coffee stages.

With more than 20 years of experiences in specialty coffee industry, we have established an unbreakable relationship with farmers and mills in more than 15 produciton countries and in many instances we are directly involved with supply chain development for improving quality coffee production.  As a business we pride ourselves on not only understanding, but actively participating in all stages of the specialty coffee cycle.

We understand roasters care about their product, and aim to have a variety of distinctive coffees in their selection. It will be our pleasure to share some amazing coffee with judges from all around the world in WBC 2017!

BSCA
Event Partner

BSCA is a non-profit association created by Brazilian producers to promote our coffees. BSCA certifies quality and works to improve production through education and research, always emphasizing sustainability. Our mission is to increase recognition of Brazilian specialty coffees for their high quality and diversity, offering consumers a unique experience.

Jascaffe
Event Partner

Jascaffe is a professional coffee company servicing Taiwan, Hong Kong, P.R. China. We supply coffee beans, coffee machines, beverage materials and related products. We also offer consultation services and provide equipment service. Our mission is to provide coffee perfection and complete coffee system service. We are committed to the perfect cup of coffee, and the products that we provide to our customers are guaranteed to achieve this goal.

 

Barista & Farmer
Event Partner

Barista & Farmer is the first international talent show dedicated entirely to the world of top-quality coffee. A unique education & competition project to promote the culture of coffee, from plantations harvesting in the countries of origin, through all stages of its processing, using various technologies, right up to the tasting experience and all consumption opportunities.

WBC Espresso Bar

Daterra
Espresso Sponsor

Daterra means “from the earth” in Portuguese, and it is from there – the earth – that we cultivate with respect to the environment, technology and good people, high quality green coffee beans to be exported and consumed all over the globe.

Espresso Bar Equipment Sponsors

Victoria Arduino (Nuova Simonelli)

Espresso Bar Coffee Sponsors

Around Coffee

Haugaard

WBC Brew Bar

Marco_logo

Marco
Title Sponsor

Marco Beverage Systems Ltd. designs and manufactures the finest hot water delivery systems for commercial brewing of tea and coffee. We work directly with our customers to deliver specific machines for specific solutions, marrying technological and brewing excellence within the Marco range of products, striving to meet user needs.

Loveramics

Loveramics
Ceramics Sponsor

LOVERAMICS is a young and energetic brand making contemporary tabletop items that are functional and fun. Our Professional Coffee Cups are designed for all coffee lovers and baristas. Manufactured under SCAE and SCAA standards, the cup allows every specialty coffee to develop its full flavour. Available in 9 colours, 3 designs and various sizes.

Brew Bar Equipment Sponsors

Brew Bar Coffee Sponsors

Second Coffee

WBC Team Bar

Puq Press_Puq Logo Colour

Puqpress
Title Sponsor

Puqpress is the first automatic tamper in the world. In 1.3 seconds, it tamps each shot perfectly level.
Tamping is a difficult variable to control when done manually, especially if you are working with multiple baristas. To make sure the quality of your espresso is consistent tamping has to be consistent. Puqpress does just that.

Bean Brothers
Event Sponsor

Ediya Coffee
Coffee Sponsor

Ediya Coffee has established itself as a leading coffee franchise brand in Korea since it first opened its coffee shop at Chungang University in Seoul in 2001. Ediya Coffee has committed itself to providing customers with high quality coffee at a reasonable price for the last 15 years, finally introducing the 1,500th coffee shop during the year of 2015.

Blackup Coffee
Coffee Sponsor

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2016 Sponsors

Victoria Arduino (Nuova Simonelli)
Qualified Espresso Machine
The Victoria Arduino “Black Eagle”

image001 (1)Victoria Arduino is a brand that has made the history of coffee in the world and today it also represents the future. Since 1905 coffee machines with this brand combine the best technical aspect to a particularly elegant design. Continuing in combining perfectly aspects of functionality and design, today Victoria Arduino is enriched by the most innovative technologies and has also turned to the area of specialty. The VA388 Black Eagle, the new official coffee machine of the WBC, it’s the ultimate expression of Victoria Arduino brand. For more info: www.victoriaarduino.com

mahlkoenig

Mahlkoenig
Qualified Espresso Grinder
K30 Vario Air and EK43

EK43

EK43

Mahlkoenig K30

K30 Vario Air

These grind-on-demand espresso grinders ensure hands-free operation and electronically controlled, variable programming for exact portioning. The grinders start automatically when inserting the port-a-filter and grinding time is less than 2 seconds for a single espresso of 7 gram. The stepless grind adjustment guarantees the highest flexibility possible for every coffee blend. For more information about the K30 Vario Air and EK43, please visit www.mahlkoenig.de.

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Cafetto
Qualified Cleaning Products
EVO Espresso Machine Cleaner®

EVO1kgCafetto is a specialist manufacturer of cleaning and sanitation products for espresso, coffee brewing and dispensing equipment.

Cafetto prides itself on innovative and thoughtful solutions always keeping abreast of customers’ needs to ensure a clean machine every time.

Get the best from your equipment, keep it Cafetto Clean.

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Evepure/ Pentair
Qualified Water Filtration

Claris+J1Everpure Claris Products:
The CLARIS water filter system has been designed down to the last detail to cater to the exacting requirements of specialty coffee and foodservice markets. The unique Claris water filter system combines sophisticated filtration technology with smart engineering excellence which, up until now, was only associated with larger and more expensive systems. (available in a variety of sizes)

Everpure MRS-600HE II:
Everpure® MRS-600HE II™ is a high efficiency RO systems that offers significantly less water waste, saving money on sewer charges. This system can produce up to as much as 600 gallons per day of RO water, with a flow rate of up to 0.7 gpm. It also has a blending feature that allows for water customization so you can adjust the water depending on your application.

Enter the promo code 'EVE6WBB' when booking!

Emirates
WBC Travel Partner

We’re pleased to inform you that Emirates Airline has proudly been selected as the partner airline for World Barista Championship & World Brewers Cup 2016. Emirates has excellent connections to all of the six continents via Dubai with more than 135 current destinations worldwide – and we are expanding our route network all the time.

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DaVinci Gourmet
WBC Gold Sponsor

Inspired by Flavour, craft and science, enabling baristas to create delicious recipes without
limitation, DaVinci Gourmet brings a unique palette of flavours to your traditional offering
of speciality beverages. Now available in over 60 countries and proud sponsors of the World Barista Championships since their inception, DaVinci Gourmet is dedicated to meeting the needs of the ever-expanding speciality coffee industry.

MONIN
WBC Bronze Sponsor

With a 100 years of international innovation, with more than 140 flavours in 140 countries, MONIN is a proud supporter of the World Barista Championship and World Coffee in Good Spirits. Building on our heritage, MONIN offers a range of premium syrups, sauces and fruit mixes ensuring ultimate taste and ultimate creativity for baristas around the world.

Hario

Hario
WBC Bronze Sponsor

HARIO is a Japanese heat-resistant glassware company which was founded in 1921. Innovative glassware and utensil for drinking coffee such as V60 coffee dripper and TCA Syphon give not only special taste, but also time, value and relationship to the customer and barista in the world.

Reg Barber Enterprises
Tamper Sponsor

Reg Barber is a designer and manufacturer of the finest coffee tampers in the world –
whether for ordinary home baristas or professional world champions. Every year he likes to give back to all the baristas by designing and building the WBC Trophies.


Ally Coffee
Origin Trip Sponsor

We at Ally Coffee are honored to be the origin trip sponsor for the WBC and WBrC. We know that baristas are some of the most important ambassadors for our industry as a whole, and we are delighted to recognize their hard work and dedication by providing this trip to origin!

dcs-X-logo
DCS, Co. Ltd.
WBC Official Livestream Partner

DCS is a supplier of professional coffee equipment and service to Japan. We supply high quality specialty coffee, coffee machine equipment, and ancillaries. We also offer education services and hospitality consultation, that results in consistent quality for customers. DCS Asia extends the delightful, comfortable service of DCS from Japan and beyond.

Espresso Supply
WBC Smallwares & Digital Media Partner

Espresso Supply Inc. is an established smallwares supplier serving the specialty coffee industry globally. From cafés to corporate programs, our customers rely on our broad product line, which includes pitchers, thermometers, knock boxes and tampers, all designed to improve coffee quality, promote efficient retail operations and help ensure customer satisfaction.

Organic For Us
WBC Dairy Sponsor

The best coffee deserves the best milk!
Organic for Us is a multi-award winning, 100% organic milk. It’s truly natural…there are no artificial pesticides, fertilisers or harmful chemicals used on farm. See videos about our products, one of our dairy farming families and testimonials from some of our coffee customers: http://organicforus.ie/

Detpak
Detpak
Product Sponsor

Just like the perfect coffee, our packaging brings together science and art. Detpak’s café range overcomes the many technical challenges of insulation without compromising on beautiful design. Detpak’s new digital cup range utilises the highest print quality in the industry, and is available to custom print for run sizes starting at 5000 pieces. Visit www.detpak.com to view our product catalogue.

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Barista & Farmer
Event Partner

Barista & Farmer is the first international talent show dedicated entirely to the world of top-quality coffee. A unique education & competition project to promote the culture of coffee, from plantations harvesting in the countries of origin, through all stages of its processing, using various technologies, right up to the tasting experience and all consumption opportunities.

CafeShowWBC
Cafe Show
Judges Lounge Sponsor

Jascaffe
Judge’s Dinner & Event Partner

Jascaffe is a professional coffee company servicing Taiwan, Hong Kong, P.R. China. We supply coffee beans, coffee machines, beverage materials and related products. We also offer consultation services and provide equipment service. Our mission is to provide coffee perfection and complete coffee system service. We are committed to the perfect cup of coffee, and the products that we provide to our customers are guaranteed to achieve this goal.

Applegreen
Judge’s Dinner Co-Sponsor

Swiss Water
Competitor Meet & Greet Sponsor

Swiss Water® Process is amazing coffee without caffeine. Starting with small batches of the finest specialty coffee we can source, Swiss Water® produces coffee that is 99.9% caffeine free. Using green coffee extract and water, our 100% chemical free process ensures only caffeine is removed. The integrity of the bean is preserved so the roaster and barista can unlock it’s inherent flavor potential. We proudly support the barista craft and celebrate all of the WBC Competitors. Good Luck!

Espresso Bar

Daterra-Bronze

Daterra
Espresso Sponsor

Daterra means “from the earth” in Portuguese, and it is from there – the earth – that we cultivate with respect to the environment, technology and good people, high quality green coffee beans to be exported and consumed all over the globe.

Espresso Bar Roaster Partners

Espresso Bar Equipment Sponsors

Team Bar

Team Bar Equipment Sponsors

Victoria Arduino (Nuova Simonelli)

Team Bar Coffee Sponsors

Brew Bar

Marco_logo

Marco
Title Sponsor

Marco Beverage Systems Ltd. designs and manufactures the finest hot water delivery systems for commercial brewing of tea and coffee. We work directly with our customers to deliver specific machines for specific solutions, marrying technological and brewing excellence within the Marco range of products, striving to meet user needs.

Loveramics

Loveramics
Ceramics Sponsor

LOVERAMICS is a young and energetic brand making contemporary tabletop items that are functional and fun. Our Professional Coffee Cups are designed for all coffee lovers and baristas. Manufactured under SCAE and SCAA standards, the cup allows every specialty coffee to develop its full flavour. Available in 9 colours, 3 designs and various sizes.

Brew Bar Coffee Sponsors

Origin Coffee Network

Origin Coffee Network

Brew Bar Equipment Sponsors

2015 Sponsors

simonelli-group

Victoria Arduino (Nuova Simonelli)
Qualified Espresso Machine
The Victoria Arduino “Black Eagle”

image001 (1)Victoria Arduino is a brand that has made the history of coffee in the world and today it also represents the future. Since 1905 coffee machines with this brand combine the best technical aspect to a particularly elegant design. Continuing in combining perfectly aspects of functionality and design, today Victoria Arduino is enriched by the most innovative technologies and has also turned to the area of specialty. The VA388 Black Eagle, the new official coffee machine of the WBC, it’s the ultimate expression of Victoria Arduino brand. For more info: www.victoriaarduino.com

mahlkoenig

Mahlkoenig
Qualified Espresso Grinder
K30 Vario, K30 Twin, EK43

EK43

EK43

Mahlkoenig K30

K30 Vario

K30 Twin

K30 Twin

These grind-on-demand espresso grinders ensure hands-free operation and electronically controlled, variable programming for exact portioning. The grinders start automatically when inserting the port-a-filter and grinding time is less than 2 seconds for a single espresso of 7 gram. The stepless grind adjustment guarantees the highest flexibility possible for every coffee blend. For more information about the K30 Vario, Kk30 Twin, and EK43, please visit www.mahlkoenig.de.

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Cafetto
Qualified Cleaning Products
EVO Espresso Machine Cleaner®

EVO1kgCafetto is a specialist manufacturer of cleaning and sanitation products for espresso, coffee brewing and dispensing equipment.

Cafetto prides itself on innovative and thoughtful solutions always keeping abreast of customers’ needs to ensure a clean machine every time.

Get the best from your equipment, keep it Cafetto Clean.

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Evepure/ Pentair
Qualified Water Filtration

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The CLARIS water filter system has been designed down to the last detail to cater to the exacting requirements of specialty coffee and foodservice markets. The unique Claris water filter system combines sophisticated filtration technology with smart engineering excellence which, up until now, was only associated with larger and more expensive systems. (available in a variety of sizes)

pentair-everpureEverpure MRS-600HE II:
Everpure® MRS-600HE II™ is a high efficiency RO systems that offers significantly less water waste, saving money on sewer charges. This system can produce up to as much as 600 gallons per day of RO water, with a flow rate of up to 0.7 gpm. It also has a blending feature that allows for water customization so you can adjust the water depending on your application.

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DaVinci
Gold Sponsor

Proud sponsors of the World Barista Championships since their inception, DaVinci Gourmet, the global supplier of premium flavoured syrups combines art, craft and science to allow Baristas to create a masterpiece of flavour without limitation.

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Pacific Barista Series
Silver Sponsor

The Pacific Barista Series™ non-dairy line was created for professional baristas.  Pacific worked with world-class baristas to create Pacific Barista Series™ Almond, Soy – and now Coconut. Our unique formulas withstand heat to deliver micro-foam so consistently smooth and velvety, you’ll think you’re using dairy.  Barista Inspired. Barista Approved.(TM)

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BUNN
Sustainability Sponsor

Wherever they do business, customers rely on BUNN for quality beverage equipment and comprehensive service. Offering a complete line of dispensed beverage equipment from locations around the globe, BUNN manufactures coffee brewers; grinders; single-cup pod brewers; the trifecta air infusion brewer; superautomatic espresso systems; precise temperature water systems; and more.

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MONIN
Bronze Sponsor

With a 100 years of international innovation, with more than 140 flavours in 140 countries, MONIN is a proud supporter of the World Barista Championship and World Coffee in Good Spirits. Building on our heritage, MONIN offers a range of premium syrups, sauces and fruit mixes ensuring ultimate taste and ultimate creativity for baristas around the world.

Hario

Hario
Bronze Sponsor

HARIO is a Japanese heat-resistant glassware company which was founded in 1921. Innovative glassware and utensil for drinking coffee such as V60 coffee dripper and TCA Syphon give not only special taste, but also time, value and relationship to the customer and barista in the world.

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Espresso Parts
Bronze Sponsor

Espresso Parts is the world wide leader in supplying specialty coffee equipment and supplies. Since 1993, we have been supplying restaurants, coffee bars, baristas, and home brewers the best products and service available. We are a dynamic team with the sole purpose of providing the best customer service experience, period! We look forward to serving you.

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Xylem powered by Flo-jet
Bronze Sponsor

Flojet, a Xylem brand, is a global leader in the Foodservice industry providing solutions for water supply, filtration, water boosting and beverage dispensing applications. Helping customers meet quality and safety regulations, our focus is on reliability, quality and efficiency while providing a reliable return on equipment investment.

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Espresso Supply
Smallwares Sponsor & Digital Media Sponsor

Espresso Supply Inc. is an established smallwares supplier serving the specialty coffee industry globally. From cafés to corporate programs, our customers rely on our broad product line, which includes pitchers, thermometers, knock boxes and tampers, all designed to improve coffee quality, promote efficient retail operations and help ensure customer satisfaction.

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Café Imports
Origin Trip

Café Imports felt like this program was incredibly important for baristas because it allows them to take their enthusiasm for coffee and apply it in furthering their coffee education on the ground at Origin. Café Imports has made a serious commitment to the development of Barista education this year because education is our core value, and quite frankly we believe baristas are the future of our industry. We know the power that an origin trip can have for coffee professionals, and if we can even be a small part in helping someone connect the dots by experiencing coffee at origin, we know this program is a success. We are energized by the momentum the Barista community has right now, and love the opportunity to be a part of it!

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Reg Barber
Trophy Sponsor

Reg Barber is a designer and manufacturer of the finest coffee tampers in the world –
whether for ordinary home baristas or professional world champions. Every year he likes to give back to all the baristas by designing and building the WBC Trophies.

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Pressé by Bobble
Product Sponsor & Barista Meet & Greet Sponsor

Introducing Presse by bobble. Brew, press & go for the perfect cup of coffee every time. Delicious gourmet coffee couldn’t be simpler. Micro-filter prevents overbrewed bitterness and grit. 3-wall insulation keeps your coffee hot for hours. No plastic pod or paper filter waste. Learn more at www.pressebybobble.com.

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VST
Product Sponsor

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SWDCC
Event Sponsor

SWISS WATER® Process is amazing coffee without caffeine. Coffee, water, time and temperate are the essential elements of our 100% chemical free process. We are proud to decaffeinate some of the finest specialty coffee in the industry and proudly support the barista craft at the WBC!

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Latorre & Dutch
Event Sponsor: Judges Dinner

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Jas Blu Coffee Academy
Event Sponsor

WBC Espresso Bar

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Reg Barber
Title Sponsor

Reg Barber is a designer and manufacturer of the finest coffee tampers in the world –
whether for ordinary home baristas or professional world champions. Every year he likes to give back to all the baristas by designing and building the WBC Trophies.

Espresso Sponsor
Daterra & Partners

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Daterra

Daterra means “from the earth” in Portuguese, and it is from there – the earth – that we cultivate with respect to the environment, technology and good people, high quality green coffee beans to be exported and consumed all over the globe.

Espresso Bar Equipment Sponsors

Espresso Bar Product Sponsors

WBC Brew Bar

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Marco
Title Sponsor

Marco Beverage Systems Ltd. designs and manufactures the finest hot water delivery systems for commercial brewing of tea and coffee. We work directly with our customers to deliver specific machines for specific solutions, marrying technological and brewing excellence within the Marco range of products, striving to meet user needs.

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Loveramics
Ceramic Sponsor

LOVERAMICS is a young and energetic brand making contemporary tabletop items that are functional and fun. Our Professional Coffee Cups are designed for all coffee lovers and baristas. Manufactured under SCAE and SCAA standards, the cup allows every specialty coffee to develop its full flavour. Available in 9 colours, 3 designs and various sizes.

Brew Bar Product Sponsors

Brew Bar Coffee Sponsors

2014 Sponsors

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Nuova Simonelli
WBC Official Party Sponsor &
Qualified Espresso Machine

AURELIA II T3

NuovaSimonelli-aurelia II_032414Aurelia II T3 is the new espresso machine which guarantees superior performances in terms of accuracy, extraction quality, flexibility and consistency of results; for these benefits it is dedicated to the best professional baristas. The innovative T3 technology is at the base of its results, since it establishes new reference standards for temperature accuracy in water supply. Three different temperature parameters (water, group, steam) act on the brewing temperature on each group head; this means extreme accuracy, regardless of the workload or environmental conditions. The barista has always the maximum flexibility and control of his brewing.

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Mahlkoenig
Qualified Grinder
K30 Twin and K30 Vario

Mahlkoenig_K30-Vario-WBC1Mahlkoenig_K30-TWIN-WBC1These grind-on-demand espresso grinders ensure hands-free operation and electronically controlled, variable programming for exact portioning. The grinders start automatically when inserting the port-a-filter and grinding time is less than 2 seconds for a single espresso of 7 gram. The stepless grind adjustment guarantees the highest flexibility possible for every coffee blend.

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Urnex/Puro
Qualified Cleaning Product
Cafiza® Espresso Machine Cleaner Powder and Puro Powder®

cafiza20ozw-powderCafiza® Espresso Machine Cleaner Powder is an integral part of the daily maintenance routine for espresso machines. Specifically formulated for effective use in the back flush cleaning process, Cafiza® is designed to combine maximum solubility and cleaning power with easy rinsability. Cafiza® is recommended for use with a wide-range of traditional espresso machines and is NSF certified for metal compatibility and safety.

puroFormulated for the professional barista, Puro® powder is an essential component in daily machine maintenance. Puro Brand was developed with a strong knowledge of coffee as an essential component in daily machine maintenance. Puro® powder can be used for backflushing traditional espresso machines, soaking espresso machine parts, and cleaning coffee brewers. NSF, OMRI, and EPA certified.

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Everpure/Pentair
Qualified Water Filtration
Claris Products and MRS-600HE II

Everpure_CLARIS_LRGw-head1The CLARIS water filter system has been designed down to the last detail to cater to the exacting requirements of specialty coffee and foodservice markets. The unique Claris water filter system combines sophisticated filtration technology with smart engineering excellence which, up until now, was only associated with larger and more expensive systems. (available in a variety of sizes)

Everpure_MRS600HEIIEverpure® MRS-600HE II™ is a high efficiency RO systems that offers significantly less water waste, saving money on sewer charges. This system can produce up to as much as 600 gallons per day of RO water, with a flow rate of up to 0.7 gpm. It also has a blending feature that allows for water customization so you can adjust the water depending on your application.

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Gold
DaVinci

Proud sponsors of the World Barista Championships since their inception, DaVinci Gourmet, the global supplier of premium flavoured syrups combines art, craft and science to allow Baristas to create a masterpiece of flavour without limitation.

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Silver
Espresso Parts

Espresso Parts is the world wide leader in supplying specialty coffee equipment and supplies. Since 1993, we have been supplying restaurants, coffee bars, baristas, and home brewers the best products and service available. We are a dynamic team with the sole purpose of providing the best customer service experience, period! We look forward to serving you.

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WBC Espresso Bar Sponsor
Daterra

Daterra means “from the earth” in Portuguese, and it is from there – the earth – that we cultivate with respect to the environment, technology and good people, high quality green coffee beans to be exported and consumed all over the globe.

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Bronze
Xylem

Established in 1975, Flojet, a Xylem brand, is a global leader in the beverage dispense and food service markets, supplying small pumps, motors and dispensing pumps. Throughout the world, the brand’s products serve more than four billion soft drinks a year and help pour 18 million pints daily.

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MONIN

With a 100 years of international innovation, with more than 140 flavours in 140 countries, MONIN is a proud supporter of the World Barista Championship. Building on our heritage, MONIN offers a range of premium syrups, sauces, fruit mixes, liqueurs and frappés ensuring ultimate taste and ultimate creativity for baristas around the world.

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Tamper Sponsor
Reg Barber

Reg Barber is a designer and manufacturer of the finest coffee tampers in the world – whether for ordinary home baristas or professional world champions. Every year he likes to give back to all the baristas by designing and building the WBC Trophies.

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WBC Bronze Sponsor
Barista Magazine

Cited by CNBC as “the Bible for coffee enthusiasts”, Barista Magazine leads the industry in providing café owners with how-to and business articles, cutting-edge trend pieces, and travel editorials in each of its bi-monthly issues. Established in 2005 as the go-to resource for professional baristas and café owners.

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Origin Trip Sponsor
Café Imports

Café Imports felt like this program was incredibly important for baristas because it allows them to take their enthusiasm for coffee and apply it in furthering their coffee education on the ground at Origin. Café Imports has made a serious commitment to the development of Barista education this year because education is our core value, and quite frankly we believe baristas are the future of our industry. We know the power that an origin trip can have for coffee professionals, and if we can even be a small part in helping someone connect the dots by experiencing coffee at origin, we know this program is a success. We are energized by the momentum the Barista community has right now, and love the opportunity to be a part of it!

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Official Dairy Sponsor
Recappuccio

The Milk Center of Brescia has been one of the most important Italian Dairy companies since 1931. Thanks to our experience we made Recappuccio, a special milk designed to achieve the best professional and tasting performances. Give your customers an intense flavor and a dense creamy foam  for a total pleasing & soft cappuccino experience.

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Toffin

Toffin Gourmet offers a full range of barista-standard flavored syrups and smoothie powders. With coffee and bar professionals in mind,  our products are crafted with utmost dedication and expertise using only premium ingredients. With more than 40 available flavors of syrups and 20 smoothie powders, the flavor possibilities are endless. Toffin Gourmet is dependable and delicious!

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Medallion
Hario

HARIO is a Japanese heat-resistant glassware company which was founded in 1921. Innovative glassware and utensil for drinking coffee such as V60 coffee dripper and TCA Syphon give not only special taste, but also time, value and relationship to the customer and barista in the world.

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Medallion
Micro Coffee Roaster

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Medallion
Caffe Corsini

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Medallion
Ditta Artigianale and Barista & Farmer

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Medallion – Smallwares Corner
Espresso Supply

Espresso Supply Inc. is an established smallwares supplier serving the specialty coffee industry globally.  From cafés to corporate programs, our customers rely on our broad product line, which includes pitchers, thermometers, knock boxes and tampers, all designed to improve coffee quality, promote efficient retail operations and help ensure customer satisfaction.

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Medallion – Smallwares Corner
Toddy

Toddy’s patented cold brew process produces fresh coffee and tea extract using your own coffee beans or tea leaves.  The result is a full-bodied, aromatic flavor profile that translates into a bold, super-smooth taste. Leading cafes worldwide utilize Toddy’s cold brew process to create signature drinks.

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Coffee Hit

At Coffee Hit we strive to provide quality, innovative coffee making tools for baristas and the coffee consuming public. We back this up with exceptional service and care for our customers. Whether you run a busy espresso bar, café or just enjoy making great coffee at home we have the right tools to help you get the job done.

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Medallion – Smallwares Corner
RegBarber

Reg Barber is a designer and manufacturer of the finest coffee tampers in the world – whether for ordinary home baristas or professional world champions. Every year he likes to give back to all the baristas by designing and building the WBC Trophies.

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Event Sponsor
Barista Meet & Greet
Swiss Water® Decaf

We are proud to sponsor the WBC and support the barista craft! Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee company specializes in amazing coffee without caffeine. Coffee that is worth getting excited about, not just excited by.

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Event Sponsor
Teadrop

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WBC Party Sponsor
Bunn

Wherever they do business, customers rely on BUNN for quality beverage equipment and comprehensive service. Offering a complete line of dispensed beverage equipment from locations around the globe, BUNN manufactures coffee brewers; grinders; single-cup pod brewers; the trifecta air infusion brewer; superautomatic espresso systems; precise temperature water systems; and more.

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WBC Party Sponsor
Soyuz Coffee Roasting

Soyuz Coffee Roasting was founded in2010 and specializes in sourcing, roasting and packaging of freshly roasted specialty grade coffees. Company’s mission is set on popularizing the coffee culture by educating consumers and bringing the high-quality coffees into the daily lives of Russian customers. SCR’s business philosophy rests on the following pillars:

  • Passion for coffee
  • Quality without compromise
  • Progressive education and
  • Technological modernism

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WCE Sustainability Sponsor
KeepCup

At KeepCup we are all about doing better. Takeaway coffee that’s better for the environment; finding better ways to enjoy the things we love. Through our own actions, we inspire others to be the change they wish to see in the world.

Brew Bar brought to you by

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Brew Bar Equipment Partners

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Espresso Bar Title Sponsor
Pullman

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Espresso Bar Coffee Sponsor
Daterra

Espresso Bar Equipment Partners

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