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National championships 2026

The stages where Slovenian coffee is written.

National champions represent Slovenia at the World Coffee Championships.

01 15–16 NOV · Ljubljana

Barista Championship

Competitors prepare four espressos, four milk drinks and four signature beverages in 15 minutes before sensory and technical judges.

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02 16 NOV · Ljubljana

Latte Art Championship

Free pour, etching and combined technique — judged on symmetry, contrast, difficulty and overall impression.

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03 15 NOV · Ljubljana

Sensory Championship (Cup Tasters)

Eight sets of three cups, each with one different. The fastest, most accurate palate wins.

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04 16 NOV · Ljubljana

Brewers Cup

Hand-brewed filter coffee — a compulsory and an open service, judged on technique and taste.

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Recent national champions

Year Discipline Champion Café / roastery
2026 Roasting (Vrhnika Edition) Toni Ćosić Lau Cafe
2026 Sensory Toni Ćosić Lau Cafe
2025 Barista Sabin Minea Alexandru Mala Prazarna
2025 Roasting (Coffers Best Cup) Sebastian Ivanec R&B Cafe Roasters
2025 Sensory Luka Banovic Banibeans
2024 Roasting (Coffers Best Cup) Sabin Minea Alexandru Mala Prazarna
2023 Sensory Lev Volodarsky specialtykava.si
2022 Barista Ales Gorenc Barcaffe
2022 Sensory Luka Banovic Banibeans