The Coffee Roasting Challenge debuts at the World of Coffee event in Vienna, Austria, 13-15 June 2012. A precursor to the 2013 World Coffee Roasting Championship, the Coffee Roasting Challenge is a competitive event designed to feature the talent and skill of the dedicated men and women involved in the artisanal craft of roasting specialty coffee.

Competitors in the new three-stage event will be 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.

We hope to see you in Vienna for the first ever Coffee Roasting Challenge!