Author: Roast Masters

Belleville Brûlerie Crowned Roast Masters™ Milan 2019 Champions


Congratulations to Mihaela Lordache and David Flynn of Belleville Brûlerie, winners of The Milan Coffee Festival’s first-ever Roast Masters™. Taking place from 30 Nov – 2 December at new venue Superstudio Più, the competition was at the festival’s centre, with twenty-two roasters from across Italy and Europe attempting to impress judges Anne Lunell, Chiara Bergonzi and Davide

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Meet The Roasters – Milan 2019


Hot off the press of Roast Masters™ successful North American inauguration at The New York Coffee Festival, we’re excited to announce the players who will be competing for the coveted Roast Master title at its Italian debut at The Milan Coffee Festival this November.   We have carefully curated a group of 15 of Italy’s

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Judges Revealed – New York 2019


We’ve revealed the line-up of sensational roasters and now it’s time to meet the judges who will be tasked with choosing the best roaster at Roast Masters happening at The New York Coffee Festival. Get to know the incredibly talented and skilled judges, and MCs, below. The Judges ANNE LUNELL     Roast Masters Head

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2019 Competitor Profiles – New York


We’re thrilled to announce the first batch of Roast Masters™ contenders who will be competing at The New York Coffee Festival. Before they take the stage in October, get to know the roasters below. ABOUT THE CONTENDERS BLACK OAK COFFEE ROASTERS REPRESENTING: California, United States COMPETING ROASTERS: Steve Cuevas Black Oak is an award winning roastery,

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Meet the first Roast Masters™ Champions!


With a global outlook and a unique, fresh format, Roast Masters™ launched for the first time at The Amsterdam Coffee Festival. With a main focus on the art of specialty roasting,  20 of Europe’s best roasters battled it out over three days, showcasing their skills across two disciplines. But there could only be one winner and White

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Judges Revealed


The line-up of roasters competing in the first Roast Masters tournament has landed.For its inaugural launch at The Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2019, Roast Masters will bring some of the most sought-after roasters from around the Benelux and the rest of the world. So, which panel of industry-leading judges are left with the incredible task of handpicking

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Roast Masters Equipment Line-up


Roast Masters™ is the place to get a glimpse of today’s finest machinery. Because making 12 coffees – 4  espressos, 4 dairy coffees and 4 non-dairy plant based coffees – in 15 minutes is a no-go without the best gear at hand. Roast Masters™ features the new La Marzocco Linea PB espressomachine with among others

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2019 Contender Profiles


The time has come to reveal the incredible line up for the inaugural Roast Masters™. Before they take to the stage to showcase their roasting ability at Amsterdam Coffee Festival, check out who they are and what you can expect from this superb programme.   ABOUT THE CONTENDERS       ASSEMBLY COFFEE REPRESENTING: United Kingdom

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The Search Is On!


Roasters, it’s time to take your place on the international stage. Roast Masters is coming for you! This brand-new international specialty roasters competition will launch at The Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2019.   Applications are by invite only, meaning the competition will see some of the best Dutch and International roasters all come together for a

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