It's time. After weeks of deliberation and having watched hours of footage, we can now reveal the final 16 contenders for this year’s Coffee Masters competition.

They’ve brewed, ground, poured, and sweated in order to impress an expert panel. Now, here they are...

Name: Rie Hanao
Representing: Koppi
From: Sweden

Name: Simon LewthwaitE
Representing: Caravan Coffee Roasters
From: UK

Name: Nick Mabey
Representing: Assembly Coffee
From: UK

Name: Isaac Kim
Representing: ONA Coffee
From: Australia

Name: Yuko Inoue
Representing: Timberyard
From: UK

Name: Stephen Davidson
Representing: Blue Bottle Coffee 
From: US

Name: Michael Butterworth
Representing: quills Coffee
From: US

Name: Manuel Borsato
Representing: Climpson & Sons
From: UK

Name: Reef Bessette
Representing: saint Frank Coffee
From: US

Name: Josip Drazenovich
Representing: IN GOOD COMPANY
From: US

Name: Jennifer Custard-Jarosz
Representing:Intelligentsia Coffee
From: US

Name: Erika Lee Vonie
Representing: Variety Coffee Roasters
From: US

Name: Kristyn Wade
Representing: corvus Coffee
From: US

Name: Dylan Siemens
Representing: Onyx Coffee Lab
From: US

Name:OMAR MAAGAARD HOSSAIN
Representing: BROWNSVILLE ROASTERS
From: US

Name: Penelope Hearne
Representing: Toby's Estate
From: US

​A massive congratulations to all the contenders!

To learn more about the competition including prize details, how it works and the disciplines, head over to the Coffee Masters' What's On Page here. 

And, make sure you're there to cheer on your favorite barista by buying your ticket now!