February 12-14, 2026

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Instant Coffee Competition – Powered by Nescafé

A unique competition celebrating the art of instant coffee preparation. Showcase your creativity and skill by crafting exceptional beverages using Nescafé instant coffee products.

Competition Highlight

Create both a hot and cold beverage using Nescafé instant coffee products and compete for the championship title!

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Date

February 13, 2026

Format

15-minute heats, 4 per heat

Registration

Closed

Registration Fee

750

+ Day Pass required

Competition Format

Heat Structure

  • 15-minute heats with 4 participants each
  • 6 total heats across the competition

Time Breakdown

  • 13 minutes for preparation
  • 2 minutes for final submission

Beverage Requirements

Hot Beverage

Create one signature hot coffee beverage showcasing the versatility and flavor potential of instant coffee.

Cold Beverage

Create one signature cold coffee beverage demonstrating creativity and innovation with instant coffee.

Coffee Variants Allowed

All participants must use official Nescafé instant coffee products. The following variants are permitted:

Nescafé Classic
Nescafé Gold
Nescafé Sunrise
Nescafé Gold Espresso

Judging Criteria

Each beverage will be evaluated on a 100-point scale across four categories:

40
Taste
Flavor profile and balance
20
Aroma
Fragrance and appeal
20
Balance
Harmony of ingredients
20
Creativity
Innovation and presentation

Awards

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Champion
🥈
1st Runner-Up
🥉
2nd Runner-Up

Registrations Are Closed

Registrations for the Instant Coffee Competition are now closed. Thank you for your interest!

Questions? Contact us