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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
2025 Barista Sabin Minea Alexandru Mala Prazarna
2025 Roasting Sebastian Ivanec R&B Cafe Roasters
2025 Sensory Luka Banovic Banibeans
2024 Roasting Sabin Minea Alexandru Mala Prazarna
2023 Sensory Lev Volodarsky specialtykava.si
2022 Barista Ales Gorenc Barcaffe
2022 Sensory Luka Banovic Banibeans