Roasters Challenge

Roasters Challenge is a competition for the best small roasteries in Finland to figure out an answer to a very simple question: if everyone had the same green coffee and same amount of time; who would roast it the best?

In 2019, we decided to find out just that! Since then, the Roasters Challenge has gathered together the best of the best roasteries across the country and it is THE annual competition for roasters in Finland.

Sponsor for 2026

2026 Ranking

🥇 Espoon kahvipaahtimo, Espoo
🥈 Kaffa Roastery, Helsinki
🥉 Rost, Helsinki


Audience’s Favorite: Kahiwa Coffee Roasters, Lahti

Ranking for 2026

2026 Tasting
set results

Roasters Challenge 2026 Tasting Set has samples of all competing roasts labeled from 1 to 20. Here’s the list for the numbers

Interested in Roasters Challenge?

The 2026 Roasters Challenge’s Evaluation Cupping will be hosted in conjunction with Roast Fest . Stay tuned!

RULES & REGULATIONS
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