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Introducing Our Partners in Crime Battle of Three simply couldn’t happen without them! Our Event Partners, Community Partners and Supporting Sponsors are helping us bring this fast-paced brewing battle to Aotearoa for the first time. From the venue, competition coffee and equipment to prizes, products and all the important behind-the-scenes bits, their support brings the whole event together. More importantly, they share our belief that a strong coffee industry is built throu

Competition Rules and Regulations Event date: Friday 6 November 2026 5:30pm comp start, 4:30pm all competitors on site and ready for comp start. Venue: La Marzocco New Zealand HQ, Auckland Quick Round Summary Competitors enter the stage with no prior preparation time. 4 minutes preparation: assess, weigh and grind coffee; heat water; rinse the filter; and arrange the station. 4 minutes competition: brew and submit at least 200 g or 200 mL. Stop at 00:00 and step away without

Something different is coming to the New Zealand coffee scene. On Friday 6 November 2026, Battle of Three (Tarung Tiga) will make its Aotearoa debut in Auckland, bringing one of Indonesia's most exciting and innovative coffee competition formats to New Zealand. But this isn't just another brewing competition. The Brewers are the Judges Battle of Three is built around a simple idea. Three competitors. One coffee. One grinder. One brewing device. The same conditions for everyon

Session 2: Competition. Judging. Volunteering. Why should you get involved? Thu, 6 Aug, 7pm - 9:30pm NZST Add to calendar Online Event Book Here> Coffee competitions can seem intimidating. You might think they're only for elite baristas, experienced judges, or people who've "been around forever." The reality couldn't be further from the truth. Whether you're thinking about competing for the first time, becoming a judge, volunteering behind the scenes, or simply wondering wha

I was invited recently to answer 4 questions from the founder of Red Ink Coffee & The Better Coffee. Thank you Krzysztof Blinkiewicz Read my four questions and other coffee people here> You are coffee people. Tell us. Four questions. Any language. Any format. Who are you and what do you do in coffee? A moment you're genuinely proud of. One problem in your part of the coffee world — and why it matters to you. What would you change — and what would better look like? Include a s

Regionals Dates ’25: Sunday 30 March, Sunday 6 April and Sunday 13 April We’re excited to return our pared-down Barista events to the...