2025 Roast Revolution DC: The Ultimate Test For Roasters – CoffeeTalk

Last updated Mar 14, 2025

Washington, DC – July 17, 2025 — Think you’ve mastered the craft? Ready to prove it? The 2025 Roast Revolution DC challenges the industry’s boldest and most skilled roasters to showcase true excellence in specialty coffee.

Held at the Colombian Ambassador’s private residence, this event brings together top roasters, producers, trade leaders, and policymakers. More than a competition, it’s a proving ground where craftsmanship meets global impact.

A High-Stakes Coffee Showdown

Eight elite farmer-roaster-brand teams from around the world will compete in a high-intensity cupping challenge, redefining excellence in coffee roasting. This isn’t just about flavor—it’s about mastery, innovation, and collaboration with producers.

The champion team wins an all-expenses-paid origin trip to Medellín, Colombia, gaining firsthand experience in sustainability, traceability, and innovation shaping the future of specialty coffee.

Shaping the Future of Coffee

Beyond competition, this event drives industry progress. The “What If We Get It Right? Visions of Specialty Coffee’s Future” roundtable brings together top voices in coffee trade, policy, and technology to explore:

• AI and digital transparency—reshaping traceability and quality assurance.
• Source-to-Consumer models—connecting drinkers directly to producers.
• U.S.-Colombia trade policy—its impact on sourcing and pricing.

The Most Exclusive Coffee Event of the Year

This invitation-only event is hosted by ifinca, PROCOLOMBIA, the Embassy of Colombia in the United States, and Georgetown University’s Baratta Center for Global Business. One hundred sixty of the most influential voices in coffee, government, trade, and sustainability will attend, shaping the industry’s future.

Are You Ready to Compete?

This is where top roasters prove their dominance and set new standards. If you think you have what it takes, get ready to roast, cup, and compete against the best.

More Information & Event Details: https://www.ifinca.co/2025dc

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Source: Coffee Talk