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Speciality Coffee Award
Coffee taken seriously, from farm to cup.
About this category
This award recognises a cafe whose speciality coffee offer, including sourcing, brewing methods, rotating origins and staff knowledge, stands out. Judges look for quality, knowledge and how the cafe shares it with customers.
Eligibility
Open to UK cafes and coffee shops serving speciality coffee.
Judging criteria
- Coffee quality
- Range and sourcing
- Brewing skill
- Staff knowledge
- Customer engagement
Qualitative criteria
Coffee explained without snobbery.
Metrics
- Origins served
- Brew methods offered
- Staff training and customer feedback
Additional criteria
Entries should include a short description of the cafe or business, photographs of the space, food or drink where helpful, supporting figures such as covers, average spend, growth or reviews, and, where possible, comments from customers. Figures can be given as ranges and nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Judges consider the size and setting of every business, so a single counter kiosk competes on equal terms with a busy high street cafe or a small group.
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