The coffee masters arrived at the ATHENS COFFEE FESTIVAL, showcasing their skills and creativity to claim the top spot in the Greek Roasting Championship organized by SCA Greece. While the roasters competed, we enjoyed exquisite coffee blends at the Brew Bar!
The Greek coffee industry had its annual rendezvous at the Athens Coffee Festival 2024! Top baristas, brewers, and roasters gathered at the festival, either to compete in the 2025 Greek Roasting Championship or to witness this thrilling competition firsthand.
Τwelve distinguished and rising roasters battled for the top spot and the chance to represent Greece in the World Coffee Roasting Championship. As always, Hall D10 was packed with crowds, friends, and colleagues of the competitors, cheering them on, alongside festival visitors eager to experience the unique roasting techniques up close.
The competition concluded on Sunday, and today, Monday 30th September, the final day of the festival, the three winners of the 7th Greek Roasting Championship were officially announced. The roaster who claimed 1st place, will go on to represent Greece at the World Coffee Roasting Championship 2025.
And the winners are…
1st place: Anargyros Fakos, who will represent Greece at the World Roasting Championship 2025
2nd place: Nikos Bellis
3rd place: Thanasis Aggelopoulos
Brew Bar: We Experienced Unique Coffee Blends While Watching the Roasting Championship
Hall D10 wasn’t just about the Greek Roasting Championship! While the top roasters in the country competed to achieve the perfect roast, we had the chance to savor high-quality coffee at the Brew Bar. There, top baristas from renowned and beloved coffee brands prepared and drinks with unique blends from the well-known companies LAVAZZA, MONIN, TAF, CORTESE, NESTLE / ROASTELIER, which were also sponsors of the championship.