
The most prestigious coffee competition in the world
For over 25 years, the Cup of Excellence (COE) competition has pioneered integrity and transparency in the coffee industry. The level of scrutiny that COE coffees undergo is unmatched anywhere in the industry. This means that the quality of COE coffees is also unmatched. We give farmers the tools they need to improve the economic model of their farms with recognition and financial reward for their hard work and effort.
2025 Program
1. Jury Application Dec 1 â Mar 1 âī¸ 2. Producers submit Mar 1 â Apr 4 âī¸ 3. Pre-Selection Apr 15 â Apr 25 âī¸ 4. National Jury Round Apr 28 â May 2 âī¸ 5. International Round May 5 â 9 âī¸ 6. Winners Announcement May 8 âī¸ 7. COE Auction Jun 19 âī¸
1. Jury Application Dec 1 â Mar 1 âī¸ 2. Producers submit Mar 10 â 21 âī¸ 3. Pre-Selection Mar 24 - 28 âī¸ 4. National Jury Round May 5 - 9 âī¸ 5. International Round May 12 â 16 âī¸ 6. Winners Announcement May 15 âī¸ 7. COE Auction Jun 24 âī¸
1. Jury Application Dec 1 â Mar 1 âī¸ 2. Producers submit Mar 31 â Apr 4 âī¸ 3. Pre-Selection Apr 7 â 11 âī¸ 4. National Jury Round May 12 â 16 âī¸ 5. International Round May 19 â 23 âī¸ 6. Winners Announcement May 22 âī¸ 7. COE Auction Jul 3 âī¸
1. Jury Application Dec 1 â Mar 1 âī¸ 2. Producers submit Apr 15 â 23 âī¸ 3. Pre-Selection Apr 29 â May 3 âī¸ 4. National Jury Round May 19 â 23 âī¸ 5. International Round May 26 â 30 âī¸ 6. Winners Announcement May 30 âī¸ 7. COE Auction Jul 10 13:00 UTC â
1. Jury Application Dec 1 â Mar 1 âī¸ 2. Producers submit Apr 21 â 25 âī¸ 3. Pre-Selection May 5 â 9 âī¸ 4. National Jury Round May 26 â 30 âī¸ 5. International Round Jun 2 â 6 âī¸ 6. Winners Announcement Jun 5 âī¸ 7. COE Auction Jul 15 13:00 UTC â
1. Jury Application Dec 1 â Mar 1 2. Producers submit Mar 1 â Apr 4 3. Pre-Selection May 5 â May 15 4. National Jury Round May 19 â May 23 5. International Round May 26 â 30 6. Winners Announcement May 30 7. COE Auction Jul 24
J.Raul Rivera, S.A. De C.V.
Santa Rosa
Founded by Jorge Raul and Jose Roberto Rivera in 1979, Santa Rosa overcame civil war challenges, shifting from pine plantation to Pacamara coffee in 2003. Jorge's passion and teaching elevated Chalatenango's coffee scene, culminating in a posthumous Cup of Excellence victory.
Mav, S.A. De C.V.
La Pacaya
Finca La Pacaya by MAVCOFFEE grows exotic coffees like Geisha at high altitudes in Apaneca-Ilamatepec. Seeds acquired from Panama in 2013, the farm has won multiple COE awards, including 1st place in 2025 for its natural process Geisha.
Enrique Mena Gutierrez
Las Duanas
Finca Las Duanas, at 1,910m in Alotepec-MetapÃĄn, is a family-run farm by Enrique Mena GutiÊrrez focusing on sustainable Pacamara coffee. Overcoming initial challenges, they prioritize biodiversity and quality, winning regional awards and aspiring to export and educate on Salvadoran specialty coffee.
Rank |
Farmer |
Farm |
Variety |
Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 W&H |
J.Raul Rivera, S.A. De C.V. |
Santa Rosa |
Pacamara |
Honey |
2 W&H |
Henri Milton Morales UmaÃąa |
Los Morales |
Pacamara |
Honey |
1 N |
Mav, S.A. De C.V. |
La Pacaya |
Geisha |
Natural |
2 N |
Henri Milton Morales UmaÃąa |
Los Morales |
Geisha |
Natural |
1 X |
Enrique Mena Gutierrez |
Las Duanas |
Pacamara |
Washed Anaerobico |
2 X |
Enrique Mena Gutierrez |
Las Duanas |
Pacamara |
Natural Anaerobico |
1. Jury Application Dec 1 â Mar 1 2. Producers submit Mar 1 â Apr 4 3. Pre-Selection Apr 15 â Apr 25 4. National Jury Round Jun 12 â 15 5. International Round Jun 15 â 20 6. Winners Announcement Jun 19 7. COE Auction Jul 29
Chartchai Saetao
Discovery Coffee Farm
Discovery Coffee Farm embodies a new era of passionate coffee production. Owner Chartchai Saetao oversees every step, from variety selection to plot organization. Premium Gesha and Java are grown at 1,400-1,600m under natural methods, yielding clean, origin-true coffee for enthusiasts.
Chartchai Saetao
Discovery Coffee Farm
At Discovery Coffee Farm, every production stage is carefully managed by Chartchai Saetao, from variety selection to high-altitude planting at 1,400-1,600m. Grown under natural shade, the focus on basic processing preserves each variety's unique traits and natural flavors.
Saenchai Jupo
Saenchai Estate
Saenchai Estate lies in Asia's largest pine forest, enjoying year-round cool climate. Farmer Saenchai Jupo cultivates coffee under mature tree canopies for natural shade, promoting healthy growth and superior bean quality at 1,200-1,450m elevation.
Rank |
Farmer |
Farm |
Variety |
Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1đĨ |
Chartchai Saetao |
Discovery coffee farm |
Geisha |
Washed |
2đĨ |
Chartchai Saetao |
Discovery coffee farm |
Geisha |
Honey |
3đĨ |
Saenchai Jupo |
Saenchai estate |
Bourbon |
Dry/Natural |
4 |
Sitthinadda Papjavasit |
Doi Tung Development Project |
Gayo |
Fermented Natural Process |
5 |
Wichai Kamnerdmongkhon |
Coffee De Hmong Bio Farm |
Geisha |
Honey |
6 |
Sitthinadda Paphavasit |
Doi Tung Development Project |
Gayo & Java |
Fermented Honey process |
1. Jury Application Dec 1 â Mar 1 âī¸ 2. Producers submit Jul 1 - 18 âī¸ 3. Pre-Selection Jun 30 - Jul 4 âī¸ 4. National Jury Round Jun 30 - Jul 4 âī¸ 5. International Round Jul 5 â 11 âī¸ 6. Winners Announcement Jul 10 âī¸ 7. COE Auction Aug 28 âī¸
čåŽļæĻŽ Chuang, Chia-Jung
ä¸åŊŠįįååĄčå Chi Tsai Liu Li Mountain Fresh CafÊ
In Alishanâs misty forests (1,200â1,300 m), Chia-Jung Chuang cultivates Gesha under natural canopy and carefully manages each stage from cultivation to processing. The cool nights and wide day-night swings build sweetness and clarity, while meticulous on-site handling preserves aromatics. The result is a clean, elegant cup that reflects place, craft, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
æžįĻæŖŽ Tseng, Fu-Sen
čąåžĄéĻčäŧčå Royal Bean Geisha Estate
Set in Alishan, Royal Bean Geisha Estate specializes in Gesha and fine-tunes quality with a full post-harvest mill. Fu-Sen Tseng oversees selective picking and precise washed processing to highlight floral aromatics and crystalline structure. His rigorous approach delivers repeatable excellence and helped secure multiple top placements at COE Taiwan, showcasing terroir-driven clarity and balance.
éģäŋéĢ Huang, Bao-Si
éįĄä¸šååĄčå Melastoma Coffee Estate
In Chiayiâs highlands around 1,300 m, long-time tea farmer Bao-Si Huang applies patient, tea-like discipline to Gesha cultivation and honey processing. Shade, cool climate and careful drying concentrate sweetness and florals, yielding a refined cup with depth and poise. Melastomaâs goal is simple: celebrate Alishanâs character through transparent processing and meticulous farm stewardship.
Rank |
Farmer |
Farm |
Variety |
Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1đĨ |
ä¸åŊŠįįååĄčå Chi Tsai Liu Li Mountain Fresh CafÊ |
Gesha |
Honey |
|
2ađĨ |
čąåžĄéĻčäŧčå Royal Bean Geisha Estate |
Gesha |
Washed |
|
3đĨ |
éįĄä¸šååĄčå Melastoma Coffee Estate |
Gesha |
Honey |
|
4 |
92åéŊå°įŖååĄ Sunlit Taiwan Coffee Farm |
SL34 |
Honey |
|
5 |
č¯åæéčååĄčå Ching Ye Coffee Estate |
Gesha |
Natural |
|
6 |
éį¯å Zou Zhou Yuan |
Gesha |
Washed |
1. Jury Application Dec 1 â Aug 31 âī¸ 2. Producers submit Sep 1 â Oct 5 âī¸ 3. Pre-Selection Oct 10 â Oct 18 âī¸ 4. National Jury Round Oct 20 â Oct 24 âī¸ 5. International Round Oct 27 â 31 âī¸ 6. Winners Announcement Oct 31 âī¸ 7. COE Auction Dec 2 âī¸
Angel Antonio Manosalva Palomino
La Catarata
Founded in 2020 in La Cascarilla (Cajamarca), La Catarata began with new Geisha plantings and steadily expanded with patient, long-term investment. Careful cultivation and processing focus on clarity and sweetness, honoring the land and the people behind it. The farmâs growth reflects dedication to quality and a renewed vision for the future of the estate.
Dreyde Perez Delgado
Finca La Ponderoza
Established in 2020 amid the green landscapes of Cajamarca, La Ponderosa was built with a family vision for sustainability. Selective picking and mindful processing shaped a breakthrough 2023 harvest, reflecting the cultural and environmental richness of ChontalÃ. Each lot honors local tradition while pursuing balance, floral nuance, and a clean, elegant cup profile.
Gilber Huayllas Huaman
Llaqta Pata
On the slopes of Apu Choqesafra in Cusco, Llaqta Pata benefits from a cool, glacier-influenced climate that slows fermentation and concentrates sweetness. Careful cultivation and classic washed processing aim for balance and clarity. The farm expresses deep connection to place, marrying tradition with precision to highlight the regionâs distinct character in the cup.
Rank |
Farmer |
Farm |
Variety |
Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1đĨ |
La Catarata |
Geisha, Costa Ric,Caturra,Tipica |
Washed |
|
2đĨ |
Finca La Ponderoza |
Geisha |
Washed |
|
3đĨ |
Llaqta Pata |
Sl-09 |
Washed |
|
4 |
La Encantada |
Sl-09 |
Natural |
|
5 |
Nueva Alianza |
Geisha Amarilla |
Washed |
|
6 |
Corralpampa |
Geisha |
Washed |
1. Jury Application Dec 1 â Aug 31 âī¸ 2. Producers submit Aug 20 â Sep 10 âī¸ 3. Pre-Selection Sep 15 â Sep 25 âī¸ 4. National Jury Round Oct 20 â Oct 24 âī¸ 5. International Round Oct 27 â Nov 1 âī¸ 6. Winners Announcement Nov 1 âī¸ 7. COE Auction Dec 9 âī¸
Marcelo Assis Nogueira
Fazenda Agua Limpa â Wet Process (Honey), Arara â 1,200 m
In Campos Altos, Cerrado Mineiro, Marcelo Assis Nogueira tends Arara trees at 1,200 m and favors careful honey processing to heighten sweetness and clarity. Focused field work and disciplined drying deliver a polished, terroir-true profile that balances ripe fruit, structure, and cleanlinessâan expression of Cerrado precision shaped by team craft and season-long attention.
Paulo Fernando Chaves De Brito
Fazenda Aracaçu â Dry/Natural, Arara â 980 m
From TrÃĒs Pontas, Sul de Minas, Paulo Brito leans on slow, even patio drying and careful cherry selection to intensify fruit depth while preserving balance. At 980 m, Arara thrives in warm days and cool nights; natural processing builds layered sweetness and a long, composed finishâclassic Sul de Minas elegance guided by rigorous post-harvest control.
Ipanema AgrÃcola S/A
Fazenda Rio Verde â Experimental, Geisha â 1,260 m
In Mantiqueira de Minas (ConceiÃ§ÃŖo do Rio Verde), the historic estate (founded 1887) pursues controlled experimental protocols to reveal Geishaâs florals, citrus lift, and silken texture. Altitude, microclimate and meticulous drying create transparency and poise, yielding a distinctive cup where innovation complements tradition.
Rank |
Farmer |
Farm |
Variety |
Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 W |
Fazenda Agua Limpa |
Arara |
Honey |
|
2 W |
Fazenda Boa Vista |
Catucaà |
Pulped Natural |
|
1 N |
Fazenda Aracaçu |
Arara |
Natural |
|
2 N |
Fazenda Sucuri |
Geisha |
Natural |
|
1 X |
Fazenda Rio Verde |
Geisha |
Experimental |
|
2 X |
Fazenda Rancho Grande |
Arara |
Experimental |
2024 Program
Category |
Score |
Farm |
Variety |
Region |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washed & Honey đĨ |
91.93 |
TopÃĄzio Yellow |
Cerrado Mineiro |
240.00 |
|
Natural đĨ |
92.32 |
Catucaà Yellow |
Mantiqueira de Minas |
180.00 |
|
Experimental đĨ |
93.14 |
Arara |
Cerrado Mineiro |
180.00 |
Process |
Score |
Farm |
Region |
Variety |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washed đĨ |
90.54 |
Cajamarca |
Caturra, Bourbon, Geisha |
280.00 |
|
Washed đĨ |
90.21 |
Cusco |
Geisha, Bourbon |
270.00 |
|
Washed đĨ |
89.86 |
Cajamarca |
Geisha |
280.00 |
Process |
Score |
Farm |
region |
Variety |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washed đĨ |
92.25 |
Chiayi County |
Gesha |
46.00 |
|
Honey đĨ |
91.31 |
Nantou County |
SL34 |
45.00 |
|
Natural đĨ |
90.97 |
Chiayi County |
Gesha |
47.00 |
Process |
Score |
Farm |
region |
Variety |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural đĨ |
90.50 |
Sidama |
74158 |
195.00 |
|
Natural đĨ |
90.13 |
Sidama |
74158 |
615.00 |
|
Natural đĨ |
89.70 |
Sidama |
74158 |
705.00 |
Process |
Score |
Farm |
region |
Variety |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Honey đĨ |
91.80 |
Thung Chang |
Java |
86.60 |
|
DryNatural đĨ |
91.16 |
Omkoi |
Mixed |
90.00 |
|
DryNatural đĨ |
89.77 |
Pai |
Bourbon |
63.40 |
Category |
Score |
Farm |
Region |
Variety |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Traditional Washed đĨ |
90.79 |
Veracruz |
Bourbon |
250.00 |
|
Natural đĨ |
91.13 |
Oaxaca |
Geisha |
181.00 |
|
Experimental đĨ |
90.66 |
Veracruz |
Geisha |
245.00 |
Category |
Score |
Farm |
region |
Variety |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exotic Washed đĨ |
91.27 |
Huehuetenango |
Geisha |
260.00 |
|
Natural and Honey đĨ |
90.20 |
Huehuetenango |
Geisha |
400.00 |
|
One of a Kind đĨ |
89.59 |
Huehuetenango |
Bourbon, Pache, Caturra |
408.48 |
Category |
Score |
Farm |
region |
Variety |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Traditional Washed đĨ |
92.04 |
Tarrazu |
Geisha |
300.00 |
|
Natural đĨ |
93.62 |
Tarrazu |
Geisha |
330.00 |
|
Experimental đĨ |
91.19 |
Tarrazu |
Catuai |
225.00 |
Category |
Score |
Farm |
Region |
Variety |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washed & Honey đĨ |
92.00 |
Alotepec-Metapan |
Pacamara |
625.00 |
|
Natural đĨ |
91.80 |
Alotepec-Metapan |
Geisha |
208.00 |
|
Experimental đĨ |
91.09 |
Apaneca-Ilamatepec |
Bourbon 60% |
272.00 |
Process |
Score |
Farm |
Region |
Variety |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washed đĨ |
91.21 |
Santa Barbara |
Geisha |
245.45 |
|
Washed đĨ |
90.86 |
Santa Barbara |
SL-28 |
260.45 |
|
Washed đĨ |
90.71 |
Santa Barbara |
Geisha |
288.63 |
Process |
Score |
Farm |
Region |
Variety |
Lot Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural đĨ |
91.10 |
Nueva Segovia |
Geisha |
213.00 |
|
Natural đĨ |
89.85 |
Nueva Segovia |
Paraneima |
240.00 |
|
Natural đĨ |
89.80 |
Nueva Segovia |
Geisha |
240.00 |
What COE Does For
Coffee Auctions
The Cup of Excellence winning coffees and the National Winner finalists get sent to the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) for auction. Members of ACE can buy samples of the coffees and bid on them during the online auctions.
