{"id":122304,"date":"2025-11-20T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/?p=122304"},"modified":"2025-11-20T21:58:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T21:58:45","slug":"global-coffee-awards-europe-winners-roasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/2025\/11\/global-coffee-awards-europe-winners-roasters\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Coffee Awards announces best roasters in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Global Coffee Awards recognise the world\u2019s best roasteries and the producers who supply their coffees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The European edition was held on 29 &amp; 30 October 2025 in Bordeaux, France.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The overall winner is the UK\u2019s Origin Coffee, named the best roaster in Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Gold, Silver, and Bronze category winners from the US &amp; Canada, Europe, and Origin Roasted competitions are invited to compete in the global finals. These will be held at <a href=\"https:\/\/producerroasterforum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Producer &amp; Roaster Forum El Salvador<\/a> on 26 &amp; 27 March 2026, where the world champion will be announced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The European edition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/globalcoffeeawards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Coffee Awards<\/a>, a competition that honours international roasting excellence, took place on 29 &amp; 30 October 2025 in Bordeaux, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roasters from 25 countries submitted their coffees across multiple categories, including filter, espresso, and milk-based drinks, which were blind-tasted by a panel of professional judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using an objective scoring system, the judges provided actionable feedback to all entrants, allowing them to showcase the full potential of their coffees and generate new revenue streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find out who the winners are and learn more about the upcoming global finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Learn more about the GCA <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/globalcoffeeawards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Europe-seal-coffee-bag.webp\" alt=\"Global Coffee Awards Europe Gold seal on packaging.\" class=\"wp-image-122313 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Europe-seal-coffee-bag.webp\" alt=\"Global Coffee Awards Europe Gold seal on packaging.\" class=\"wp-image-122313 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Europe-seal-coffee-bag.webp 1000w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Europe-seal-coffee-bag-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Europe-seal-coffee-bag-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Europe-seal-coffee-bag-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-honouring-european-roasting-excellence-and-diversity\"><strong>Honouring European roasting excellence and diversity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From small independents to regional and national brands, the Global Coffee Awards invited European roasters of all sizes to submit bags of their most exceptional coffees across various categories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to reward the overall company rather than an individual roaster, allowing companies to strengthen their brand identity, the GCA is a prestigious competition that also recognises the producer who grew the coffee. This bridges a gap in the industry, acknowledging and raising awareness of excellence across the supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It was a real pleasure to lead the GCA&#8217;s European judging panel,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/martin-suard-9aa19029\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Martin Suard<\/a>, the head roaster at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.larbreacafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L&#8217;arbre \u00e0 Caf\u00e9<\/a> in Paris, France, a Q grader, and a national coordinator of the SCA French chapter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSpending a few days with colleagues from all over Europe was a rich learning experience,\u201d he adds. \u201cIt also allowed us to have a snapshot of the sensory skills standards of each country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the most diverse coffee-consuming markets in the world, Europe plays a pivotal role in global coffee trade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the European Coffee Federation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecf-coffee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/European-Coffee-Report-2023-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the EU27 bloc consumed an estimated 2.53 million tonnes of coffee in 2023<\/a>, making it the world\u2019s third-largest coffee market. Germany, Italy, and France are the leading consuming countries in the region, according to the ECF\u2019s 2023\/24 <em>European Coffee Report<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe competition allows us to gain a better understanding of the consumption habits of our European neighbours and get an overview of the region\u2019s coffee trends,\u201d Martin adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The continent is home to both heritage brands and specialty coffee roasters, culminating in a varied coffee market unlike most others. Scandinavia, for example, is known for its preference for light roasts and its <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/2023\/02\/nordic-roasters-driving-innovation-in-specialty-coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pioneering role in creating modern filter coffee culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some Western European countries, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/2025\/11\/specialty-coffee-changing-in-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France<\/a> and Austria, tradition still holds considerable sway, while specialty coffee culture thrives alongside it. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.at\/en\/culture\/intangible-cultural-heritage\/national-inventory\/news-1\/article\/viennese-coffee-house-culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viennese coffee houses have received UNESCO recognition<\/a> as an intangible part of the country\u2019s cultural heritage. At the same time, the country is also home to some of the world\u2019s most respected specialty coffee shops and roasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEurope is a highly diverse coffee market, both in terms of roasting and sourcing,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrea-melo-leon-mba-89877415\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrea Melo-Leon<\/a>, the COO of GCA. \u201cMany different countries contribute their own unique flavours, traditions, and market dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile some countries have more established specialty coffee culture, others are emerging as specialty coffee consumers,\u201d she adds. \u201cIn these countries, where the markets are less saturated, a number of roasters are surfacing as market leaders, driving innovation and explosive growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/2025\/03\/specialty-coffee-eastern-europe-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eastern Europe, for instance, is markedly different<\/a> to other parts of the continent. While some major cities have rapidly growing specialty coffee scenes, many countries in this region are still regarded as emerging markets with lower per capita consumption than other regions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Belco-Europe-judges.webp\" alt=\"The GCA Europe judges at Belco in Bordeaux, France.\" class=\"wp-image-122311 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Belco-Europe-judges.webp\" alt=\"The GCA Europe judges at Belco in Bordeaux, France.\" class=\"wp-image-122311 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Belco-Europe-judges.webp 1000w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Belco-Europe-judges-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Belco-Europe-judges-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GCA-Belco-Europe-judges-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The GCA judging process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition focuses on roasted coffee rather than green beans, providing a comprehensive quality assessment that encompasses all types of coffee appealing to diverse consumer preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe GCA is about recognising all coffees, and acknowledging the positive, unique aspects of each one,\u201d says Andrea. \u201cBlind cupping roasted coffee is an unprecedented competition format in the industry; we\u2019re helping drive consumption and allowing roasters to better understand how to sell more coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTaking part is a small investment to receive constructive, actionable feedback, and roasters also gain global exposure,\u201d she adds. \u201cMoreover, all of the judging feedback is constructive, not punitive, so roasters obtain as much value from competing as possible.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The categories are designed to recognise the unique qualities of different coffee-based drinks, rather than relying solely on cupping. Additionally, the subcategories recognise a wide variety of processing methods, ensuring judges can evaluate them independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBelco operates at the heart of the coffee sector, promoting a global and sustainable approach to quality across the supply chain,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/denis-mialocq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denis Mialocq<\/a>, the head of quality and training and Q grader at green coffee importer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belco.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Belco<\/strong><\/a> in Bordeaux, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGuided by this vision and by its central position between origin and consumption, Belco is proud to have hosted the Global Coffee Awards Europe,\u201d he adds. \u201cThe competition reflects our values: it celebrates the diversity of coffees, origins, and skills (from producers to roasters), promoting excellence at every step of the chain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel consisted of one lead sensory judge, one lead shadow judge, nine sensory judges, three coordinators, and six shadow judges. The day before the event, all judges calibrated their palates and agreed on the best brew ratios and standardised brewing processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An objective and transparent scoring system was used for every entrant across all categories. These include <strong>Filter<\/strong>, <strong>Espresso<\/strong>, <strong>Flat White with Dairy<\/strong>, and <strong>Flat White with Alternative Milk<\/strong>. Each category contains several subcategories, with up to three points available for each coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The coffees in each category were prepared as a consumer would experience them in a caf\u00e9, using specific brew ratios and brewing protocols:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Filter<\/strong>: prepared using Fellow Ode grinders and Fellow Aiden brewers provided by <strong>Equipment Partner<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/fellowproducts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fellow<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Espresso<\/strong>: prepared using two Linea Mini espresso machines and two Pico grinders provided by <strong>Equipment Partner<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lamarzocco.com\/uk\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>La Marzocco<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat White with Dairy and Flat White with Alternative Milk<\/strong>: prepared using the automated MilkPal, provided by <strong>Equipment Partner <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/marcobeveragesystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Marco Beverage Systems<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1Ar_uidEfUpkIyol2-SgVn1tOO5F-f4Fg?hl=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scoring system for each category<\/a> included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Judging form<\/strong> \u2013 provided a numerical score across multiple criteria and a sensory snapshot (tasting notes and key descriptors)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A coordinator form<\/strong> \u2013 provided a sensory snapshot, guidance on how to improve roast profile development, and food pairing suggestions from the judges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of a two-stage blind-tasting process, the judges first completed a two-minute sensory evaluation. For the Filter and Espresso categories, the judges assigned numerical scores between 5 and 10 for nine criteria, including aroma, flavour, aftertaste, acidity, sweetness, and balance. For both Flat White categories, numerical scores were given for five criteria, including sweetness, balance, and mouthfeel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The judges also noted down any qualitative points. The coordinator then led a three-minute discussion with the judges to discuss their feedback in detail, ensuring that all judges were aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy bringing together passionate experts around a rigorous evaluation process, the GCA aligns with Belco\u2019s mission: to contribute to a stronger, more coherent, and more resilient coffee sector, capable of progressing collectively toward a sustainable future,\u201d Denis says.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Origin-Bristol-shop.webp\" alt=\"Origin Bristol coffee shop.\" class=\"wp-image-122310 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Origin-Bristol-shop.webp\" alt=\"Origin Bristol coffee shop.\" class=\"wp-image-122310 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Origin-Bristol-shop.webp 1000w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Origin-Bristol-shop-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Origin-Bristol-shop-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Origin-Bristol-shop-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who won at the GCA Europe competition?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The winners of the GCA Europe competition are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall winner<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.origincoffee.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Origin Coffee<\/strong><\/a> in Cornwall, UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Category winners<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Filter<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/ombubcncafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Omb\u00fa Bcn Tostadores<\/strong><\/a> in Barcelona, Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Espresso<\/strong> \u2013 Origin Coffee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat White Dairy<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/rocketbean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rocket Bean<\/strong><\/a> in Riga, Latvia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat White Alternative<\/strong> \u2013 Rocket Bean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For subcategories, entrants who received identical numerical scores both placed first to ensure fairness and parity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gold winners of each sub-category<\/strong> (roaster and producer):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Filter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blend<\/strong> \u2013 Fester blend, <a href=\"https:\/\/badgeranddodo.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Badger &amp; Dodo<\/strong><\/a> in Cork, Ireland &amp; various producers from Colombia, Burundi, and Ethiopia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single origin traditional<\/strong> \u2013 Hangout, <a href=\"https:\/\/huracan.lt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hurac\u00e1n Coffee<\/strong><\/a> in Vilnius, Lithuania &amp; various producers in Kenya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single origin experimental<\/strong> \u2013 Dimello Colombia Special Edition, <a href=\"https:\/\/kafeaterra.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Kafea Terra<\/strong><\/a> in Peania, Greece &amp; Micava Santuario Farm in Colombia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Washed<\/strong> \u2013 Humming Bird, <a href=\"https:\/\/spojkaroastery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Spojka Roastery<\/strong><\/a> in Pre\u0161ov, Slovakia &amp; Caf\u00e9 de Altura San Ramon in Costa Rica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural<\/strong> \u2013 Camino Lot 25, Origin Coffee &amp; Aliss Hartmann in Panama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honey<\/strong> \u2013 Colombia Pink Ranger, Ombu Bcn Tostadores &amp; Ana Mar\u00eda Donneys in Colombia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experimental<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sidra, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafepiha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Caf\u00e9 Piha<\/strong><\/a> in Bordeaux, France &amp; Jhonatan Z\u00fa\u00f1iga in Colombia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Java Las Flores, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terresdecafe.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Terres de Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>in Paris, France &amp; Jhoan Vergara in Colombia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decaf <\/strong>\u2013 Colombia natural, Rocket Bean &amp; Jairo Arcila in Colombia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Espresso<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blend<\/strong> \u2013 Amour \u00e0 Kyoto, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booksandcoffee.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>La Br\u00fblerie du Books &amp; Coffee<\/strong><\/a> in Bordeaux, France &amp; various producers in Colombia and Guatemala<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single origin traditional<\/strong> \u2013 Gerba Dogo, Caf\u00e9 Piha &amp; Shonora in Ethiopia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single origin experimental<\/strong> \u2013 Area51 Colombia SL28, Kafea Terra &amp; La Macarena in Colombia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decaf<\/strong> \u2013 N\u00b009 D\u00e9collage Colombie, <a href=\"https:\/\/revelationscoffee.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Les R\u00e9v\u00e9lations<\/strong><\/a> in Paris, France &amp; El Fenix in Colombia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flat White Dairy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blend<\/strong> \u2013 India and Kenya blend, <a href=\"https:\/\/auduncoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Audun Coffee<\/strong><\/a> in Bydgoszcz, Poland &amp; various producers in India and Kenya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single origin traditional <\/strong>\u2013 Magic Pussy natural Ethiopia Guji Shakisso, Rocket Bean &amp; Gigesa washing station in Ethiopia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single origin experimental<\/strong> \u2013 Java Las Flores, Terres de Caf\u00e9 &amp; Jhoan Vergara<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flat White Alternative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blend<\/strong> \u2013 Rocket Fuel House Espresso, Rocket Bean &amp; various producers in Colombia and Brazil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single origin traditional<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Colombia House Roast, <a href=\"https:\/\/treeartisancafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tree Artisan Coffee<\/strong><\/a> in Oxford, UK &amp; Luz Helena Salazar in Colombia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monteblanco Coconut, <a href=\"https:\/\/verocoffeehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Vero Coffee House<\/strong><\/a> in Kaunas, Lithuania &amp; Rodrigo Sanchez in Colombia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MTPak Packaging Award winner<\/strong>: Spojka Roastery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating roasters will also receive digital Certificates of Achievement, as well as Gold, Silver, and Bronze Global Coffee Awards seals. These are distinctive marks of excellence that they can display on their packaging, marketing materials, websites, social media channels, and menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All winning roasters will also be included in an internationally distributed digital catalogue, offering global brand exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find all the GCA European category and subcategory winners <a href=\"https:\/\/globalcoffeeawards.com\/winners-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Spojka-packaging.webp\" alt=\"Spojka Roastery packaging.\" class=\"wp-image-122309 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Spojka-packaging.webp\" alt=\"Spojka Roastery packaging.\" class=\"wp-image-122309 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Spojka-packaging.webp 1000w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Spojka-packaging-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Spojka-packaging-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Spojka-packaging-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key trends in the European coffee market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to crowning the best roasters in Europe, the GCA provides a snapshot of broader consumer and industry trends in the European market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition showcased a range of processing methods. These included traditional washed, natural, and honey lots, as well as more experimental techniques such as anaerobic fermentation, anoxic fermentation, and mosto. Exclusive varieties, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/2022\/10\/what-is-sidra-coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sidra<\/a> and Papayo, which are often seen at other high-end competitions like the World Barista Championship, were also submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This resulted in a wide range of flavour profiles \u2013 from dulce de leche to white pepper, orange blossom, wine, kumquat, brioche, and milk oolong tea. These reflected the region\u2019s diverse coffee market, where both traditional and innovative tasting notes are celebrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three most popular categories were Filter Single Origin Traditional, Filter Single Origin Experimental, and Filter Washed. Historically, espresso has dominated Western European markets, so the popularity of the Filter category demonstrates shifting consumption patterns across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe had roasters from both mature and emerging specialty coffee markets taking part, creating a truly unique competition where brands from less established consuming countries can showcase their skills and passion,\u201d Andrea says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roasters from 25 different countries took part. These included Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were also noticeable country-specific trends, reflecting the complex, fragmented nature of the European coffee market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Single origin experimentally processed coffees were particularly popular among Greek, French, and Slovakian roasters, for example, signalling the diverse preferences of consumers in these countries. Meanwhile, Irish, Swiss, Belgian, and Norwegian roasters submitted more washed coffees, demonstrating consumer preference towards more traditional, clean flavour profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supporting roasters to sell more coffee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A key part of the GCA is providing all entrants with actionable feedback that enables them to enhance their roasting skills and refine their menu offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe GCA is a wonderful initiative, allowing so many roasters to obtain constructive, supportive, and informative feedback,\u201d Martin says. \u201cIt provides a global vision of the market, one\u2019s position within it, and even the possibility of understanding how to expand into other countries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, for an entry in the Filter Natural subcategory (which was a Rwandan coffee), the judges recommended roasting it longer to bring out more sweetness and prolong the aftertaste and finish, creating a more well-rounded flavour profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, for a coffee in the Filter Washed category (with notes of orange blossom, wine, panela, and pineapple), the judges suggested pairing it with cheeses such as Brie with honey, blue cheese, aged cheddar, and Comt\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This high-level, specific feedback not only allows roasters to improve their skills and apply them directly to their operations, but it also ensures they can develop curated, complementary food and beverage offerings that elevate their menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe competition also highlights the producer-roaster duo, which is too often underestimated,\u201d Martin adds. \u201cMany competitions focus on only one or the other, rarely on this essential combination of both.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GCA-seals.webp\" alt=\"Global Coffee Awards seals.\" class=\"wp-image-121484 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GCA-seals.webp\" alt=\"Global Coffee Awards seals.\" class=\"wp-image-121484 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GCA-seals.webp 1000w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GCA-seals-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GCA-seals-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GCA-seals-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The GCA global finals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All Gold, Silver, and Bronze category winners of the US &amp; Canada, Origin, and Europe events will be invited to compete at the global finals, which will be held at PRF El Salvador on 26 &amp; 27 March 2026, where they will compete for international recognition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will also be regional winners&#8217; awards ceremonies, which will take place on the evening of the first day of PRF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GCA team reverse-engineered the winning coffees to establish the producers responsible for growing them. This means that when a roaster submits a bag of coffee, they automatically enter the producer who grew the coffee into the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team will send complimentary invitations to the winning producers to attend PRF El Salvador. This gives roasters a unique opportunity to meet the producer behind their coffee, thereby strengthening long-term commercial relationships and ensuring that producers share in the recognition for coffee excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning producers also receive a GCA seal and Certificate of Excellence, acknowledging their crucial role in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Terres-de-Cafe-packaging.webp\" alt=\"Terres de Caf\u00e9 coffee packaging and Fellow Stagg kettle.\" class=\"wp-image-122308 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Terres-de-Cafe-packaging.webp\" alt=\"Terres de Caf\u00e9 coffee packaging and Fellow Stagg kettle.\" class=\"wp-image-122308 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Terres-de-Cafe-packaging.webp 1000w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Terres-de-Cafe-packaging-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Terres-de-Cafe-packaging-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/perfectdailygrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Terres-de-Cafe-packaging-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Through its regional competition format, the GCA is designed to find not only the best roasters in the US &amp; Canada, Europe, and coffee-producing countries, but also to place the winners to compete against each other, culminating in a global champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This unique format levels the competition playing field, allowing international roasters to go head-to-head and claim the title of world\u2019s best in the finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Learn more about PRF <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/producerroasterforum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dusanholovej.com\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Du\u0161an Holovej<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terresdecafe.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terres de Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Perfect Daily Grind<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to read more articles like this? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/manage.kmail-lists.com\/subscriptions\/subscribe?a=WsEz8z&amp;g=XDR4xE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sign up for our newsletter<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The European edition of the Global Coffee Awards, a competition that honours international roasting excellence, took place on 29 &amp; 30 October 2025 in Bordeaux, France. 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