The 9th Hellenic AeroPress Championship has officially wrapped up, and we're still recovering from a day packed with incredible coffee, excitement, fierce competition, and plenty of good vibes!                                                            

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, we came together once again at Technopolis City of Athens, as part of the Athens Coffee Festival, to celebrate the most fun coffee competition of the year!

48 competitors brought their A-game, all chasing the championship title and the coveted ticket to the World AeroPress Championship in Mexico.

As always, each round presented a new challenge. Competitors worked with different coffees, putting their skills and creativity to the test as they developed their own recipes to bring out the very best in each one. This year's competition coffees were generously provided by Forest Coffee, our official Coffee Sponsor.

The battles were intense, the judges had some seriously tough decisions to make, and the suspense lasted right up until the very last cup!

And the winners are...

After several rounds, countless recipes, and even more cups of coffee, we're thrilled to announce the top three finishers of this year's championship:

🥇 1st Place: Patrick Jake Basabas

🥈 2nd Place: Thanos Klouvatos

🥉 3rd Place: Serafeim Davranis

A huge congratulations to our three winners! Their dedication, creativity, and outstanding performances made for a truly unforgettable final.

Of course, a massive shout-out also goes to every single competitor who stepped up, shared their passion for coffee, and helped make this day so special. We hope you enjoyed every minute as much as we did!

Next stop: Mexico City!

Our champion, Patrick Jake Basabas, will represent Greece at the World AeroPress Championship in Mexico City on December 6, 2026, where he'll compete for the world title!

His journey to Mexico is made possible with the support of Opawey, one of this year's Gold Sponsors.

Patrick, we're wishing you the very best of luck! We'll be cheering you on all the way from Greece!

A huge thank you to our judges!

No AeroPress Championship would be complete without the people taking on one of the toughest jobs of the day: choosing the best cup!

This year, we were delighted to welcome six outstanding coffee professionals to our judging panel:

• Giorgos Makropoulos — Coffee Capabilities Lead, Nestlé Professional | SCA Education Coordinator | World Coffee Championships Certified Judge
• Melissa Giraldo Ayala — Acquisition Business Developer | Forest Coffee Colombia
• Nikos Ferras — CEO & Co-Founder | KUDU Coffee Roasters
• Dimitris Karampas — Head Barista Trainer & Quality Control Responsible | Qualità Unica
• Penny Skordaki — QC Analyst – Sourcing Specialist | El Cafe SA – Vasileios G. Anastasopoulos SA
• Dimitris Vythoulkas — Coffee Expert & Capabilities Manager | Lavazza Greece

We're incredibly grateful to each of them for accepting our invitation and sharing their knowledge, expertise, and valuable time with us. Above all, thank you for bringing such great energy, plenty of smiles, and endless patience to a day filled with some seriously difficult decisions!

A special shout-out goes to Spyros Margaritis, our MC, who kept the energy high and the competition running smoothly throughout the day, and to Nikos Salpadimas, who took care of the music and kept the atmosphere buzzing.

And, of course, a big thank you to the Tetrahub team for capturing the day through photography and video, giving us the chance to relive all those incredible moments again and again!

Minor Figures: Name Sponsor of the 9th Hellenic AeroPress Championship

A very special thank you goes to Minor Figures, who joined us this year as the official Name Sponsor of the championship!

Working alongside brands that share our passion for coffee and the culture surrounding it means a great deal to us. Their trust and generous support played an essential role in making this year's championship such a success.

Thank you, Minor Figures, for being part of it!

Our sponsors and partners

Every year, the Hellenic AeroPress Championship comes to life thanks to the people and companies who stand behind it.

Many of our partners have been supporting this event for years, and that's something we never take for granted. Their continued trust and commitment allow us to keep bringing the championship back, making it bigger and better with every edition.

                                             

A massive thank you to all our sponsors and partners for making this year's event possible!

• Name Sponsor: Minor Figures
• Coffee Sponsor: Forest Coffee
• Gold Sponsors: Hellenic Imbex, Qualità Unica, Coffeenet, Opawey, KUDU
• Silver Sponsors: Αναστασόπουλος – El Café, IX Waters, Elala Tequila
• Supporters: Yumtales, Comandante
• Product Sponsor: Coffeedesk - Leading European distributor for specialty coffee equipment
• Media Partners: CultureNow.gr, YANG.gr

And, of course, nobody went home empty-handed! Every competitor received two tote bags packed with surprises: one from Forest Coffee and one from KUDU, both filled with goodies and gifts from our amazing sponsors.
As for our three winners? They had even more to look forward to, with a selection of extra-special prizes thoughtfully provided by our event sponsors!

Thank you for continuing to believe in this championship and for being such an important part of its journey!

Last but definitely not least… KUDU team!

We couldn't wrap things up without giving a massive shout-out to the entire KUDU team, the people who have been bringing the Hellenic AeroPress Championship to life since day one.

Months of preparation, countless details, endless planning, coordination, and long hours of hard work go into making each championship happen. From the people on stage to those working tirelessly behind the scenes, everyone has an important part to play.

Thank you for your dedication, teamwork, and the passion you bring to this event year after year!

And, of course, our biggest thank you goes to all of you who joined us. To the competitors, friends, coffee professionals, and everyone who came along to watch, cheer, and be part of this incredible celebration.

Because, at the end of the day, that's what the Hellenic AeroPress Championship is all about for us: bringing people together, sharing our love for coffee, and having a genuinely great time along the way!

           

Nine editions down, and the excitement is just as strong as ever!

Thank you all for making this another unforgettable year. We can't wait to do it all over again next year!

Until then… Mexico, here we come!