World’s Largest Coffee Roasting Competition Returns to Brisbane
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1 June 2026
World’s Largest Coffee Roasting Competition Returns to Brisbane
Golden Bean Australasia 2026 to be Hosted at Latitude Coffee Roasters, North Lakes, 16–20 June
BRISBANE, QLD — Golden Bean Australasia, the world’s largest coffee roasting competition, is set to descend on Brisbane from 16 to 20 June 2026, with the prestigious event hosted at Latitude Coffee Roasters’ state-of-the-art facility in North Lakes, Queensland. The five-day celebration of craft coffee will bring together hundreds of roasters from across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, competing for the most coveted medals in the Southern Hemisphere’s coffee calendar.
It is a fitting venue. Latitude Coffee Roasters was crowned the 2026 Golden Bean World Series Overall Champion earlier this year in Newcastle, NSW — a landmark achievement that affirms Brisbane’s growing reputation as one of Australia’s most dynamic specialty coffee cities. Hosting the Australasia competition at Latitude’s North Lakes roastery brings the action to a team that knows better than anyone what it takes to reach the very top.
“Golden Bean is where roasting excellence is recognised, and where the entire industry gathers to push the craft forward. Brisbane and the Latitude team make for a truly exceptional host — this is going to be an event the Australasian coffee community will not forget.”
About the Competition
Golden Bean Australasia is the flagship regional qualifier for the Golden Bean World Series, drawing entries across a wide range of brewing and roasting categories including Espresso, Milk-Based, Filter, Single Origin, and more. Coffees are judged blind by a panel of expert cuppers, with Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals awarded to the finest roasts in each category. Medal-winning roasters earn qualification to the Golden Bean World Series, where the best from every region compete for the title of World’s Best Coffee Roaster.
The competition is open to roasters of all sizes — from boutique single-origin specialists to large-scale commercial operations — making it one of the most inclusive and democratic events on the global coffee calendar. Past winners have come from every corner of Australia and New Zealand, reflecting the extraordinary depth of roasting talent across the region.
Event Details
Dates: 16 – 20 June 2026
Location: Latitude Coffee Roasters, North Lakes, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Entries: Open now at goldenbean.com.au
Attendance: Roasters, industry professionals, and coffee enthusiasts welcome
A New Chapter for Brisbane Coffee
Brisbane’s specialty coffee scene has matured rapidly over the past decade, and hosting Golden Bean Australasia 2026 marks a landmark moment for the city’s place on the national and global coffee map. Queensland roasters have been increasingly competitive at Golden Bean events, and local industry stakeholders expect this event to be a catalyst for even greater collaboration and innovation across the state’s coffee community.
For attending Roasters, the event offers a rare opportunity to experience world-class roasted coffees, connect with some of Australasia’s finest producers, and be part of a community that is passionate about advancing the craft at every level of the supply chain. This is truly a roaster peer driven competition.
About Golden Bean Australasia
Golden Bean Australasia is the world’s largest coffee roasting competition, recognising excellence in roasting across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region. Regional medal winners qualify for the annual Golden Bean World Series, where the best roasters from every corner of the globe compete for the ultimate honour in specialty coffee.
Media Contact
Sean Edwards – Head Bean
Golden Bean Australasia
Website: goldenbean.com.au
+61 419287608
Instagram: @goldenbean.australasia