This Coffee Co is roasting the official championship coffee, which has already been mailed directly to you. You'll receive two bags (and some extra goodies) in your competitor box to practice with and build your recipe. On the day of the competition, you'll receive one final bag to compete with from the same batch/roast date.

In the spirit of Leaderboard, the coffee will remain a mystery and you'll be able to submit your best guess about origin, process, variety etc. a few days before the competition for a chance at some extra prizes! We'd like to thank Forward Coffee for providing the green coffee — you are all in for a treat.

September 15, 2022 for both Vancouver and Toronto. The coffee you are practicing with is the same batch that you'll be competing with (because consistency is 🔑).

No. All players receive the same amount to maintain fairness. Be sure to make every brew count!

As per the Official WAC Rules, you may only use a maximum of 18g of ground coffee and must serve a minimum of 150ml of brewed coffee to the judges.

Yes, you can use the bypass method (diluting coffee before serving) so long as you serve at least 150ml of brewed coffee to the judges.

See above.

Yes! So long as all of the parts are genuine AeroPress parts (no custom caps etc).

Generally, the recipes that win are the simplest – so do keep this in mind. You can use two AeroPresses, however each brew much use a maximum of 18g ground coffee, and minimum 150ml of brewed coffee prior to mixing (if that is your aim).

You may only use one (1) kettle during competition and one (1) grinder. You are free to bring your own electric grinder, however you will need to pre-grind coffee off-stage prior to your round.

Competitors are expected to use their own equipment (AeroPress, scale, grinder, carafe etc), with the exception of the sponsored Brewista Gooseneck kettles and vessel that you'll be using to serve your brewed coffee to the judges.

You may use your own kettle, but you can also save some space and use the ones provided (they're great!).

You may brew into your own vessel and pour into the provided cup.

See above.

Yes, you have access to one single outlet for your kettle (we will also have kettles for you to use if you prefer).

You are welcome to bring your own water if you prefer to use a specific mineral composition, otherwise we'll be using water from the venue.

Before your round begins, you will have five (5) minutes to prepare your station on stage. You may organize your station, pre-grind your coffee and pre-heat your kettle during this time. You may not pre-wet your filter or begin the brewing process. This will result in an immediate disqualification. No exceptions.

When the round starts, you will have five (5) minutes to brew your coffee and serve into the provided cup. If you have not completed and served your coffee in this time period you will not advance to the next round.

If you win, you'll get a flight and two nights accomodation to compete in the National championship in Calgary with a bypass card to go straight to semi-finals. You'll also get entry into S8 of Leaderboard, prizes from our sponsors, and all of the glory imagineable.

You are allowed to bring one (1) coach or emotional support human to help you prep and carry things, but they need to register to attend the same way a spectator would. They can register to attend here and will need to show proof of purchase upon arrival.

Competitors are allowed to bring one (1) small-medium sized box or bag to carry their gear and store on-site.

We need to be respectful of our venue and their space, so if a competitor arrives with three bags worth of gear they will be disqualified. Please abide by this rule to avoid dissappointment. We will have a dedicated space for competitor belongings, however we take no responsibility for loss or damage of competitor property.

You will need to arrive between 4:45 – 5:00 pm for orientation. If you are not present for orientation you will forfeit your space. 

Doors to the public at 5:30PM and first round at 6PM.

First of all – be sure to check your emails for updates from us, read all of the rules to avoid disappointent and remember that the AeroPress Championship was created to be fun and inclusive. It's not all that serious :)

If you're looking for some tips on recipe building, check out the winning recipes from previous championships, or surf YouTube for an endless stream of videos on recipe building.

Yes! So long as you are using a genuine AeroPress, how the water and coffee enters the press is totally up to you.

Yes, you can use a sifter for your ground coffee as well.

As mentioned above, you can bring one (1) coach or emotional support human with you. Orientation is for you to get familiar with the flow of the competition and make sure you're prepared to take part in the greatest tournament of all time. Your friends can arrive when doors open at 5:30 to cheer you on!