That’s a wrap on the 2026 STTOKE Australian Cup Tasters and MONIN Australian Coffee in Good Spirits Championships!
Held at Aunty Peg’s, Collingwood (19–21 December 2025), the weekend was packed with incredible talent, flavour, and community spirit. A huge thanks to everyone who made it possible – our dedicated competitors, judges, volunteers, and sponsors – and to everyone who came along or tuned in online to cheer them on.
From lightning‑fast tasting to world‑class coffee cocktails, this year’s performances showcased the passion and creativity that define Australian coffee culture.
To everyone involved, thank you for being part of it – your support means everything.
Finalists will be announced below.
2026 MONIN AUSTRALIAN COFFEE IN GOOD SPIRITS CHAMPIONSHIP
- Serene Yu – Score: 727
- Tony Xie – Score: 626.50
- Lusheng Xu – Score: 446.50
- Vlatislav Bartoska – Score: 235.50
- Steve Chan – Score: 119
2026 STTOKE AUSTRALIAN CUP TASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP
- Karl Lee – 7 Cups, 4:20
- Myeong Hwan Jeon – 7 Cups, 6:23
- Michael Ji – 7 Cups, 7:33
- Akari Ito – 6 Cups, 7:52
- Vincent Tang – 5 Cups, 6:34
- Tsung Han Lee – 4 Cups, 8:00