HARIO V60 Championship | Tāmaki Makaurau 2024

We’re searching for New Zealand’s best V60 pour-over.

In proud partnership with HARIO, we’re hosting NZ's first ever V60 Championship. A multi-round elimination tournament, competitors will duke it out on stage to be crowned champion of Aotearoa’s best V60 brew.

Prizes

Our champion will take home a Mahlkönig X54, a Moccamaster, cash, and a La Marzocco prize pack. Cash prizes and La Marzocco prize packs will also be awarded to other top competitors. Plus, there will be spot prizes throughout the night for both competitors and spectators!

Rules and Regulations at a glance

Format

1. The competition is a multi-round elimination tournament.
2. Competitors will brew coffee simultaneously using a Hario V60.
3. Competitors have ten minutes to complete and present their brew.
4. Our three to four judges taste each brew to determine each round’s winner/s
5. The winner/s of each round advances to the next stage.

Accessories and Tools

1. Grinders, kettles, scales, V60, carafes and filter papers can be provided.
2. Accessories such as decanters, thermometers, sifters, air blowers, WDT tools, and water dispersion aids are allowed.
3. Paragon chilling rocks and anything similar are not allowed.
4. The competitors can bring their own hand-grinder, but own electronic grinders are not permitted for health and safety reasons. A Mahlkoenig Omnia will be available for use if needed.
5. The competitors must use a genuine Hario V60 and filter (will be provided if needed).

Regulations

1. Only ground coffee and water are permitted as ingredients.
2. Competitors can bring their own water (full guidelines to be sent via Email).
3. Competitors are required to prepare a minimum of 150g of brewed coffee.

More info to be sent out!