Best Roaster is a peer-assessed, uncompromising challenge, focused on the real-world skills and expertise of the world’s best coffee roasters.  More than that, it is a celebration of the hard work and dedication that goes into being one of the world’s best coffee roasters.

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

PUBLIC CHOICE AWARD

This year's mandatory coffee has emerged from an exciting collaboration with Sucafina. A word from them on their coffee choice:

“The Koerintji Barokah Bersama Cooperative is redefining Indonesian coffee with diverse processing methods. This Fully Washed lot stands out with juicy berry and citrus notes, challenging expectations of Indonesian coffee.

Farming on the fertile slopes of Mount Kerinci, a volcano in Sumatra’s Pacific Ring of Fire, cooperative members benefit from rich soil. Led by Pak Triyono, they process and roast their own coffees in a fully equipped facility with an on-site cupping lab. We’ve partnered with them for six years, pre-financing their harvests.

We chose this coffee for its ability to evolve with small roast adjustments, making it an exciting challenge for roasters, but also for its environmental and social impact. It supports a project that transforms coffee pulp into organic fertilizer, enriching soil, improving yields, and increasing farmer incomes. As Indonesia’s coffee industry grows, we’re excited to share its potential.”

Origin: Indonesia, Sumatra

Farm/Coop/Station: Koerintji Barokah Bersama Cooperative

Varietal: Andung Sari, Sigarar Utang

Processing: Fully washed

da Matteo

A

Lehmus Roastery

B

ROAST Coffee

C

Coffee Collective

D

Austad Kaffibrenneri

E

Standout Coffee

F

Swerl Coffee Roasters

G

Pala Coffee

H

Nordic Roasting Co.

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Kaffa Oslo

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The Sourced Coffee is the roaster’s chance to demonstrate their sourcing networks, philosophy, and style. A huge part of the final taste of roasted coffee comes from the raw ingredient, so roasters are invited to source their own coffee for this category in accordance with our criteria. 

This year, we’re highlighting ‘classic washed’ coffees, celebrating the clean, bright profiles that defined the early Nordic specialty coffee scene. 

Our 2025 sourcing criteria: 

The coffee may originate from any of the following countries: Rwanda, Burundi, Peru, Honduras, or Colombia. 

Price: Max. 20 USD/kg all in for the green coffee inc. delivery to the roastery door. 

Processing method: Washed* 

*De-pulped or mechanically washed within 24 hours from picking. The coffee may not undergo intentional fermentation prior or after de-pulping. No ingredients/additives other than water may be added at any stage throughout the process from picking to the final green coffee product ready for export. 

  • Origin: Colombia
    Region: Huila
    Producer:     Juan Jiménez Pena
    Varietal:     Pink Bourbon
    Sourced through: Osito
    Green coffee price (USD per KG):     14.78

  • Origin: Burundi
    Region: Kayanza
    Producer:     1128 Smallholders
    Varietal:     Red Bourbon
    Sourced through: Sucafina
    Green coffee price (USD per KG):     9,42

  • Origin: Honduras
    Region: Santa Barbara
    Producer:     Yeltsin Sagastume
    Varietal:     Geisha
    Sourced through: Collaborative Coffee Source
    Green coffee price (USD per KG):     18.98

  • Origin: Peru
    Region: Cajamarca
    Producer:     Leondan Huaman Villegas
    Varietal:     Caturra, Bourbon
    Sourced through: Nordic Approach
    Green coffee price (USD per KG):
    15,64

  • Origin: Colombia
    Region: Huila
    Producer:     Cuatro Vientos
    Varietal:     San Bernando
    Sourced through: Nordic Approach
    Green coffee price (USD per KG):
    19.01

  • Origin: Colombia
    Region: Huila
    Producer:     Juan Jimenez
    Varietal:     Pink Bourbon
    Sourced through: Osito
    Green coffee price (USD per KG):
    15,4

  • Origin: Peru
    Region: Cajamarca
    Producer:     Neyver Salas Quispe
    Varietal:     Geisha
    Sourced through: Coffee Collective, logistics by Caravela
    Green coffee price (USD per KG):
    19.5

  • Origin: Colombia
    Region: Cauca
    Producer:     Wilton Benitez
    Varietal:     Typica Mejorado
    Sourced through: Coffee Collective, exported by Wilton Benite
    Green coffee price (USD per KG):
    18

  • Origin: Colombia
    Region: Huila
    Producer:     Wilson Alba Córdoba
    Varietal:     Pink Bourbon
    Sourced through: Osito
    Green coffee price (USD per KG):
    14,57

  • Origin: Peru
    Region: Lonya Grande
    Producer:     Norcafé Cooperative
    Varietal:     Caturra
    Sourced through: Nordic Approach
    Green coffee price (USD per KG):
    8,49