We champion professionals who are taking on the challenge of coffee competitions and prize the connection to its culture. Acaia works with those who push the boundaries. We assist competitors in achieving what they envision for their success. Through a combination of their passion, our expertise, and a shared dedication, it can lead to incredible results on and off the stage.
Japan Brewers Cup 2024
1st Place
Daiki Hatakeyama
The founder of Bespoke Coffee Roasters and based in Saitama, Tokyo, Daiki views coffee as both art and connection. A dual champion in Japan, he also became the World Brewers Cup silver medalist in 2021. He blends diverse origins, processes, and roast profiles to create balanced, complex cups.
Japan Brewers Cup 2024
2nd Place
Emi Ito
Emi shares meaningful coffee stories through her brewing at BARISTA MAP COFFEE ROASTERS. Her competition coffee, Colombia El Diviso Luwak Ombligon, highlights the innovations of producer Nestor and world champion Mikael Jasin.
