The Giesen Roasting Thailand Competition 2026 is a national coffee roasting competition created to showcase the skills, creativity, and technical expertise of coffee roasters in Thailand. Organized by Big Black Box in collaboration with Peaberry Thai and Craftsman Roastery, the competition aims to elevate roasting standards while fostering knowledge sharing within Thailand’s growing specialty coffee industry.
As one of the organizers of the Giesen Roasting Thailand Competition 2026, Big Black Box plays a key role in providing the green beans used in the competition.
Big Black Box is a specialist in green beans processing and sourcing, working across the coffee supply chain from origin to roastery. The company collaborates closely with coffee farmers, processors, and roasters to deliver high-quality green beans. With modern processing technology and international quality standards, Big Black Box operates with a strong focus on quality control and traceability. A team of experienced coffee professionals—including certified Q Graders—carefully evaluates each lot of green coffee through detailed sensory analysis and cupping.
Beyond sourcing coffee, Big Black Box is also committed to supporting education and knowledge development within the coffee industry through training programs, cupping sessions, and industry events.
The Giesen Roasting Thailand Competition reflects the company’s commitment to fostering talent and supporting the next generation of coffee roasters in Thailand.
The Giesen Roasting Thailand Competition 2026 is designed to test both technical roasting skills and the ability of competitors to interpret the character of coffee.
The competition consists of three main stages:
Preliminary Round
100 participants roast the official competition coffee. The top 32 competitors advance to the next round.
Semi-Final Round
The 32 selected roasters compete in person to determine the top 8 finalists.
Final Round
The final 8 competitors compete for the title of Giesen Roasting Thailand Champion 2026.
The Semi-Final and Final rounds will take place at Craftsman Roastery and Brew Bar in Bangkok, bringing together coffee professionals and enthusiasts from across the industry.
To ensure fairness and international standards, coffee evaluation in the competition follows sensory assessment methods aligned with global coffee industry standards.
The judging panel is led by Head Judge Danny Pang, an experienced coffee professional and international competition judge with extensive experience in coffee quality evaluation and competition judging.
As Head Judge, Danny Pang oversees the judging process, conducts calibration sessions with judges, and ensures scoring consistency and transparency throughout the competition.
The Giesen Roasting Thailand Competition 2026 represents more than just a roasting contest. It is a platform for knowledge exchange, experimentation, and community building within Thailand’s specialty coffee industry. Through initiatives like this competition, Big Black Box continues to support the growth of coffee professionals and contribute to the development of Thailand’s specialty coffee ecosystem.
