EUROPE
THE BARISTA LEAGUE:
PRAGUE | 28 MAR
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After our biggest-ever European event last year, we’re coming back to Prague, one of the EU’s most exciting coffee markets – not to mention an incredible city to visit for a weekend of food, drink and culture.
With industry leaders, competitors, and coffee lovers joining us from across the continent, don’t miss out on your one chance to experience Europe’s only TBL event this year.
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This year we have an expanded Roasters Village, featuring QUO(Sweden), COFFEE PIRATES (Austria), GOTA COFFEE EXPERTS (Austria), SO COFFEE ROASTERS (Portugal), SQR COFFEE ROASTERS (Austria), VIVINAS CAFÉ (Hungary), HURACAN COFFEE (Lithuania), and MAZELAB (Czech Republic).
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Be in the room for a world’s first iteration of the brand-new, live-streamed competition format featuring 6 teams presenting their coffee experience in front of 5 VIP judges from all over Europe. The competition starts at 16:30.
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Play games, taste coffees and participate in giveaways and more from our partners Oatly, Toddy, Rancilio, and Wild Orchard. And don’t forget our TBL Cafe experience, where you can taste the actual coffees that are being served in the competition by the roasters who sourced them - Kolo Coffee and Coffee Source.
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Make sure you come hungry, with smash burgers from BB Crew, natural wine from Veltlin, craft beer from Sibeeria, and delicious cookies and baked goods from Supernova Bakehouse.
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Gabriel Loci
Holečkova 106/10, 150 00 Praha 5-Smíchov, Czechia
MEET THE JUDGES & MCs
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MICHALIS DIMITRAKOPOULOS // JUDGE
Offbreed Coffee Roasters
@michalis_dimitrakopoulosBarista expert, coffee trainer, and WCE-certified sensory judge. WCIGS champion, WBC runner-up, and ambassador for Storm Barista Attitude and Scotsman Ice Systems.
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DARA SANTANA // JUDGE
Dart Caffeine
@dartcaffeineCoffee scientist and educator blending chemistry and coffee with expertise in water quality and sensory skills. Q Grader, CVA, WCC judge, and SCA-certified. Works with Oatly Spain and international coffee brands.
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CATHERINE QUEIROZ // JUDGE
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe
@cathequeirozQuality & Education Manager at Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, Swiss Cup Tasters Champion 2025, and active organizer in the Swiss coffee scene.
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TOMÁŠ BIELCIK // JUDGE
Coca - Cola HBC, Bacardí - Martini
@Tom_Bielcik_BacardiMixologist with international experience in England, Greece, and Scotland. Bacardí ambassador across Czech and Slovak premium bars. Multiple flair competition accolades, including Bartender of the Year 2023.
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VLADYSLAV DEMONENKO // JUDGE
Kolo Coffee
@kolocoffeeshopFounder of Kolo Coffee, a Berlin-based specialty roastery, Vlad is standout on the global compeition stage. He is the 2022 World Coffee in Good Spirits Vice Champion and a national CiGS champion in both Ukraine and Germany. He’s also a certified Q Grader and has previously won The Barista League twice.
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GRACE TALBOT // MC
Mió
@_gajlUK-based coffee professional with over a decade of experience in training, judging, and international emceeing. Emceed at the 2025 World Barista Championship and multiple UK festivals.
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PETR HOLATA // MC
Cukrárna Alchymista
@tatrysynWinner of Cup Tasters Grand Prix at Dům Kávy, espresso bar operator, and long-term barista at Cukrárna Alchymista. Active in the Czech coffee scene and passionate about community building.
MEET THE TEAMS
Thank you to our Europe Selection Committee for hand-picking the very best teams to compete in this event! Grace Talbot, Tigger Chaturabul & Simona Keilova.
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DIRTY MATCHA // PORTUGAL & CZECH REPUBLIC
Elizaveta Vagabova & Dildar Kerey
Elizaveta from Unity Coffee Roasters in Cascais, Portugal, is the 2025 Portugal AeroPress Champion and previously won Barista League in Zagreb in 2019.
Dildar is a coffee professional with more than 10 years experience, who often works as a judge and coach. -
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LĒJĒJI // LATVIA
Leonid Marchenko & Elīza Andra Krūmiņa
Leonid is a coffee trainer and Quality Control specialist at Rocket Bean. Specialty coffee fan since age 16 and passionate about competitions and community.Elīza is a barista at Rocket Bean and competition newcomer. Excited to explore team competitions and the Barista League community.
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THE BREWS BROTHERS // UK
Elizabeth Walker & Harry Thomas
Elizabeth is a barista at Crosby Coffee. Enjoys connecting with fellow competitors.Harry is a Barista at Crosby Coffee and Liverpool Barista of the Year 2024. Passionate about coffee, competitions, and the Barista League community.
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CAFE 'GARAGE' // LATVIA
Darja Filipova & Alina Sinkevych
Darja is a Roastery professional at Kalve Coffee and local competition winner. Loves exploring coffee varieties, collecting skills, and experimenting for fun.Alina is a Roastery professional at Kalve Coffee and new Q Arabica Grader. Focused on roasting and education, she’s excited to compete in her first team event.
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THE STRANGERS FOUNDATION // GERMANY
Izolda Zogranian & Maximillian Hook
Izolda is a Barista and cocktail-inspired coffee creator. Third place at Barista League 2025, SCA Cup Tasters competitor, and innovator of signature drinks.Maximillian is a Manager of Käthe Kaffee and competition enthusiast. Achieved third place at last year’s Barista League and participated in Brewers Cup and Aeropress Championship 2026.
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FACH ME LIKE YOU DO // SLOVAKIA
Nikolas Škultéty & Rastislav “Rasty” Kasár
Nikolas is a Barista at FACH and first-time competitor at Barista League. Passionate about food, coffee, and literature, with aspirations to open his own café.Rastislav is a Senior beverage consultant at FACH, Slovakia, and World Coffee in Good Spirits 2023 champion. Experienced competitor at the Barista League, Coffee Masters, and international coffee events.
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
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