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HB Best Batch Roasting Championship: My 4th Place Journey
Coffee Certification & Standards

HB Best Batch Roasting Championship: My 4th Place Journey

Participating in the HB Best Batch Roasting Championship was an incredible milestone in my career. While I have spent years perfecting my craft, standing alongside 30 elite professionals was a truly humbling experience. This was my first-ever competitive event, and consequently, securing 4th place feels like a significant victory. Why the HB Best Batch Roasting […]

11 Feb 2026 3 min
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National UAE Roasting Championship: A Judge’s View
Coffee Certification & Standards

National UAE Roasting Championship: A Judge’s View

The Prestige of the Competition This week, I had the incredible honor of serving as a sensory judge at the National UAE Roasting Championship, held at the prestigious World of Coffee Dubai. As someone deeply passionate about the specialty coffee industry, this experience was both humbling and exciting. Judging the National UAE Roasting Championship The […]

21 Jan 2026 2 min
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