Competition rules
2025 Budapest V60 Challenge
Competition Goal
The goal of the 2025 Budapest V60 Challenge is to popularize filter coffee brewing, develop coffee culture, and strengthen the connection between baristas and home coffee enthusiasts. The competition provides an opportunity for participants to showcase their creativity, technical skills, and passion for coffee. The competition will feature the debut of a limited edition coffee from RÖAST and HI NEW BEANS! and a small-batch aroma cup made by Anett Sáfrán.
Competition Venue and Entry Fee
Venue: KOLLAB, MAMMUT 1. 3rd floor Budapest, Lövőház u. 2-6, 1024
Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 13:00
Entry Fee: 18,000 HUF
Competition Format
Single-elimination system with parallel matches on 2 tables.
Pairs will be drawn randomly at the competition venue.
Each competitor will receive the same 150 g of competition coffee, 1 L of BWT water, and the necessary coffee brewing equipment.
Total Participants: 24 competitors.
Judges: Two scoring judges per table. In case of a tie, a third head judge will decide who advances.
Judging: Based on the official WBC scoresheet.
Competition Flow
First Round: 24 competitors → 12 pairs (12 winners). 12 competitors advance.
Second Round: 12 winners → 6 pairs (6 winners). 6 competitors advance.
Third Round: 6 winners → 3 pairs (3 winners). 3 competitors advance.
Final: The three best competitors compete for the final ranking.
Time Schedule
Preparation Time: 4 minutes
Competition Time: 5 minutes
Scoring: 4 minutes
Competition Conditions
All competitors will receive the same coffee, water, and equipment at the venue.
During the 4-minute preparation time, competitors will receive the coffee and all relevant information, and can prepare a practice coffee. Grinding, water heating, and dripper rinsing can be done at this time.
During the 5-minute competition time, 2 (two) V60 filter coffees must be prepared simultaneously for the scoring judges. The coffees must be served in Anett Sáfrán aroma cups.
Judging: The winner will be selected by the judges based on service.
All equipment and supplies will be provided by the organizers:
V60 filter brewing device
V60 Filter paper
Scale
Kettle
Glass server
Water
Coffee
Grinder
Dosing cup
Spoon
Cup
Scoring
Based on the World Brewers Cup Scoresheet – Compulsory Service.
Prizes
1st Place:
2 round-trip airline tickets to Milan for the World Barista Championship
2 entry tickets to the World Barista Championship
One box of Hinewbeans! Art & Coffee Series filter coffee and a limited edition Anett Sáfrán aroma cup
10,000 HUF coffee and brunch voucher for Edison & Jupiter Specialty Coffee
2nd Place:
A one-day 150,000 HUF SCA filter coffee training at Roast
One package of Hinewbeans Art & Coffee Series filter coffee
10,000 HUF coffee and brunch voucher for Edison & Jupiter Specialty Coffee
3rd Place:
One package of Hinewbeans Art & Coffee Series filter coffee
- 20,000 HUF coffee and brunch voucher for Edison & Jupiter Specialty Coffee
All competitors will receive a goodie bag and a certificate.
