The 7th Hellenic AeroPress Championship is coming, and we want YOU there!

Calling all coffee lovers – whether you're a barista pro or just passionate about the
perfect brew – this is your moment.

Limited spots, unlimited fun!

Don't miss your chance to join the excitement at the 7th Hellenic AeroPress Championship 2024.

Dust off your secret coffee recipes, fire up those grinders, and get ready to brew up a storm. Create a filter coffee that's pure perfection – we're searching for the ultimate balanced cup, bursting with flavor and aroma. The winning sip awaits!

Save the date, spread the word, and get set for a coffee showdown like no other.

The 7th Hellenic AeroPress Championship is brewing up, and it's time to pour in
your passion!

7th HELLENIC AEROPRESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

DATE >
10.09.2024

LOCATION >
PLYFA( )We make space for the arts

PRIZE >
FLIGHT TO LISBON
(WAC 2024)

World AeroPress Championship

The
World AeroPress Championship was created in 2008 by Tim Wendelboe and Tim
Varney and has since become one of the most exciting and unique competition
platforms.

The winner of the 2024 Hellenic AeroPress Championship will win qualification,
airfare and accommodation in Lisbon, Portugal to represent Greece at the World
AeroPress Championship in September 2024.

19-21 of September 2024.

Lisbon, Portugal

Competition Coffees

The competitors will be given 7 days before the Hellenic Aeropress Championship the coffee with which they will compete in the qualifying phase.

In the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final, coffee will be served on the day of the competition and at least 15' before each competitor goes on stage.

The qualifier coffees will be roasted by KUDU Coffee!

Official Rules

The rules are simple.

Judges will judge blindly, based solely on taste and the best AeroPress extraction method. Through the conduct of an open and transparent competition, it is sought to highlight and optimize the different techniques that the use of AeroPress offers us.

Aero...Press Your Vision & Fly to Lisbon!

LOCATION AND START TIME

Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 11:00 – 20:00

The contestant's preparation time starts at 11:00 am on 10/09/2024

Location: PLYFA ( ) We make space for the arts

Get your ticket here

First Round Triads - AeroPress 2023

After a live draw that took place on 03/09, we present to you the competing trios of the 1st round and the order in which they will compete.

Judges



GiannisTaloumis

GiannisTaloumis

CEO & Head of Quality at TAF

Giannis Taloumis, with 30 years of experience in the coffee market, has been focusing on high quality coffee for the last 15 years. He has been awarded twice by the Specialty Coffee Association (2011, 2014) and is a member of the International Jury of the Cup of Excellence. He devotes a lot of time to the primary form of coffee, i.e. coffee plantations, through the program he has created at TAF: the Direct Relationship Program.

He provides bespoke services, with the aim of creating a new perception for consumers and professionals of quality coffee. His dedication to quality coffee has managed to inspire and introduce many people to the multidimensional world of specialty coffee.

Athanasios Nikolis

Athanasios Nikolis

Head Roaster at KUDU Coffee Roasters, Q Arabica Grader

He has served as the Head Roaster at Kudu Coffee for a decade, where he also trained competitors, leading several to championship titles. As a seasoned Q Grader and Barista Instructor with over 11 years of experience, his achievements include being the 2013 Greek Barista Champion and a World Champion Semifinalist. Additionally, he has consulted for roasteries and coffee chains, specializing in coffee production.

Sotos Michael

Sotos Michael

Co-owner | Brand Development at Kross Coffee Roasters 

Co-founder of Kross Coffee Roasters in Chania.

He has been dealing with specialty coffee for 20 years and is a certified sensory judge by
the WCC.

He is excited to be a judge at this year's Hellenic AeroPress Championship, and he can’t
wait to share his love and passion for coffee with all the competitors.

Alexandros Foukis

Alexandros Foukis

Founder of Handpickers & Q Arabica Grader

Driven by a desire to understand every link in the coffee journey, Alexandros Foukis has traveled to coffee-producing countries to get to know and taste the raw material up close. He has visited Panama, Brazil, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Colombia. During his trip to Kenya in 2016, influenced by the sorting process, he envisioned the company Handpickers, which stands for the highest quality coffee and was founded in 2017.

He holds the title of Q Arabica Grader and has participated in Panhellenic coffee championships such as Barista, Latte Art, and Roasting. In 2013, he represented Greece at the Brewers Cup World Championship in Melbourne.

Lisa Zancanella

Lisa Zancanella

Quality Control Specialist at Cofinet & Barista at Foyer Espresso Bar

Born and raised in Verona, she moved to Portugal at 21, driven by a curiosity about coffee. There, she co-founded SO Coffee Roasters with two friends, starting in Porto and expanding to Lisbon. After five years, she relocated to Athens, where she currently brews coffee at Foyer Espresso Bar and manages QC and samples at Cofinet.

She has been competing in the Italian Brewers Cup for four years. What began as curiosity is now an annual passion, allowing her to showcase her love for coffee. The competition provides a chance to explore great coffees, connect with farmers, and intertwine personal experiences with her coffee journey.

Penny Skordaki

Penny Skordaki

QC Analyst – Sourcing Specialist at El Cafe SA -Vasileios G. Anastasopoulos SA

She has been working in the coffee industry for over 13 years. She studied at the Economics department of Panteion University, but her passion for high-quality coffee led her to a different path. Currently, she works in the green coffee sector at El Cafe, travels to coffee-producing countries to find top-quality varieties, and serves as a judge in the Cup of Excellence competitions. Additionally, she delivers seminars for the Specialty Coffee Association as a certified trainer for the Coffee Skill Program and the Sustainability Program.

Giannis Giannakopoulos

Giannis Giannakopoulos

Barista Trainer & Quality Control Specialist at TAF

He has been professionally involved in the coffee industry for almost 17 years, was a finalist in the Greek Cup Tasters competition in 2022 and 2023 and has been working in specialty coffee since 2015. After working in various shops in the industry, he joined the Taf team in 2017 as barista trainer and quality control specialist.
Giannis always loved coffee, but when he got into specialty coffee, he realized and appreciated all the hard work that goes into a cup. Since then, he's been working to make sure all that effort shines in the final cup.

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Code of Conduct

The World AeroPress Championship exists to bring coffee-loving people together in an open, inclusive, and fun environment. By taking part, you agree to uphold this mission and adhere to our Code of Conduct:

We believe that everyone involved has a right to feel welcomed and valued in our community, regardless of gender, religion, race, age, ethnicity, appearance or sexual orientation. Behaviour, whether intentional or not, that causes other participants to feel uncomfortable, harassed, or victimised will not be tolerated by the organisers. We expect that members of the W.A.C community be genuinely considerate of others at all times, without exception. Failure to meet this expectation may result in expulsion from an event, without notice or refund. 

 

If you are made to feel uncomfortable, or experience it happening to someone else, please notify us immediately.

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