AUSTRALIAN SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION

The Australian Specialty Coffee Association (ASCA) is a volunteer lead, not for profit organisation that has a mission to develop and empower coffee professionals across Australia. 

ASCA provides a platform which enables coffee professionals to bounce ideas off one another, share opinions, celebrate success and to work together collectively on challenges impacting the industry.

ASCA proudly operates as the only feed into the World Coffee Events championships in the country. Working in line with international quality standards, and collaborating with international specialty coffee associations allows ASCA to bring Australian competitors to the world stage. 

JUST ANNOUNCED:
Community Coffee Championships TAS

The TAS Community Coffee Championships are now open to registration for competitors, judges and volunteers. Visit the competition page to find out more about registration and competition format.

JOIN

A coffee community like no other – ASCA offers more benefits to members than ever before. With events and competitions now run Australia wide, as well a focus on education and community.

COMPETE

With new competition formats, and a lower barrier to entry competitors can enter both The Community Coffee Competition and The National Barista Competition in a variety of disciplines.

JUDGE

Judging provides a platform for coffee professionals to gain experience and develop their skill set.

SPONSOR

With accessible sponsorship tiers offering nationwide exposure, ASCA provides a unique value proposition within in the coffee community.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteering with ASCA is an incredible way to network and gain experience within the coffee community. With a variety of roles available, we welcome volunteers with all levels of experience.

CONNECT

ASCA is always looking to bring more value, community and connection to it’s members. Watch this space during 2024 for some exciting new annoucements.

UPCOMING EVENTS


2025 ASCA Australian Coffee Roasting Championship – Preliminary
Premliminary Coffee Due:
5th December 2024 12:00 pm
Preliminary Judging: 7-8th December 2024 12:00 pm
National Championship for Finalists: 1-2nd of February 2025 (Time TBC)
National Championship Location: 37 Wirraway Dr, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Community Coffee Championships TAS
When:
22nd February 2025 9:00 am
End: 23rd February 2025 5:00 pm
Where: St. Lukes Wellness Hub, 93 Cimitiere Street, Launceston TAS 7250

SPONSORS 2025