The objectives of this competition are many:
- to educate and motivate the cup tasters of the world;
- to give them the same status and credibility as the wine tasters; and
- to promote the concept of quality coffee as such.
To make the event fair to all the coffee cultures of the world we do not ask the cup tasters to identify or judge coffees. We simply test their skills to discriminate between tastes in triangular tests. 8 triangles are set on the table. In each two cups are identical, one is different. With ability to smell, taste, memorise and concentrate the competitor will identify the odd cup in the triangles. The one with the most correct wins. With equal numbers the one with the shortest time win. The organizers sets up the triangles with selected coffees from all over world, and the spectators will be able to taste the coffees after the competition.
The Championship starts with qualifying heats with 4 participants in each. Scores and times are kept and published immediately.The 8 best goes to the semi-final where triangles are changed and discrimination made more difficult. The 4 best then goes to the final.
This competition is open to AASCA members, or those sponsored by a current member.
If you’re not a member, you’ll need to apply for membership
By signing this entry form, competitors acknowledge that they understand the following terms and conditions of entering the championship. Note that these terms and conditions include individual responsibilities and requirements of representation imposed upon all competitors in the championship.
1.
a) In all disputes, the Head Judges’ decision is final.
b) State Championships will only be held upon reaching minimum entrants numbers:
a. Minimum required entrants for State Barista Championship: 6
b. Minimum required entrants for State Latte Art Championship: 6
c. Minimum required entrants for State Cup Tasting Championship: 9
c) Travel and endorsement of state champions and national champions is dependent on minimum entrant numbers having been reached for the national semi-finals and finals. Final decision of travel and endorsement of competitors to national and world coffee events will be at Executive Committee discretion:
a. Minimum required entrants for Australian Barista Championship semi-finals: 4 x state champions
b. Minimum required entrants for Australian Latte Art Championship finals: 4 x state-champions
c. Minimum required entrants for Australian Cup Tasting Championship finals: 3 x state champions.
By signing this entry form, competitors acknowledge that they understand the following terms and conditions of entering the championship. Note that these terms and conditions include individual responsibilities and requirements of representation imposed upon the winner of the state and national Championships.
2. The Winner of the Australian Cup Tasting Championship (ACTC) is a representative of AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association (AASCA).
3. Upon entry in the Championship and in exchange for the opportunity to win the first prize, each entrant in the ABC undertakes that they will:
a) Permit AASCA to use the winner’s name and image in any format without charge for the purposes of promotion of the Association or the Australian Cup Tasting Championship.
b) Without limiting the generality of clause a, the formats referred to in clauses a may include: photographic, video, print, internet or any electronic media
c) When fulfilling these Terms and Conditions, actively work to uphold the good reputation of the AustralAasian Specialty Coffee Association and the Australian Cup Tasting Championship.
4. Upon entry in the Championship and in exchange for the opportunity to win the first prize, each entrant in the ACTC undertakes that, should they win the Championship, they will:
a) Be available to travel to compete in the next World Cup Tasting Championship.
b) Cover the costs of food, travel and miscellaneous costs while overseas. AASCA will provide airfares, accommodation and travel insurance only.
c) Include the name “AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association” or “AASCA” immediately before the name “Australian Cup Tasting Championship” or “Australian Cup Tasting Champion” in each instance in which the name “Australian Cup Tasting Championship” or “Australian Cup Tasting Champion” is mentioned.
d) Include the name “Australian Cup Tasting Championship” or “Australian Cup Tasting Champion” in each instance in which the name “World Cup Tasting Championship” or “World Cup Tasting Champion” is mentioned.
e) Without limiting the generality of clauses c) or d), the instances referred to in clauses c) and d) include mention verbally, in print or via any digital media.
f) Promote the AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association at every opportunity without charge to AASCA.
g) Promote the Australian Cup Tasting Championship as the only Australian pathway to the World Cup Tasting Championship at every opportunity without charge to AASCA.
h) During the period from the announcement of the ACTC winner until the announcement of the following year’s ACTC winner, perform such promotional or teaching tasks as AASCA may specify for a maximum duration of 100 hours without charge to AASCA, including attending AASCA’s Annual General Meeting, Trade Show and/or Conference. This may may include: participation in media interviews, live appearances, writing of columns for the Association newsletter or website, teaching or training.