Perfectdailygrind iconPerfectdailygrindJul 22, 2026

The push for novel varieties is bringing overlooked coffees back into the spotlight

Key takeaways Specialty coffee is always chasing "new" and exciting varieties, and competitions are the clearest signal of where its search is heading. For years, the highly prized Gesha dominated the World Barista and Brewers Cup Championships, selected for its high cup scores and flavour complexity.

The push for novel varieties is bringing overlooked coffees back into the spotlight

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Key takeaways Specialty coffee is always chasing "new" and exciting varieties, and competitions are the clearest signal of where its search is heading.

For years, the highly prized Gesha dominated the World Barista and Brewers Cup Championships, selected for its high cup scores and flavour complexity.

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Key takeaways Specialty coffee is always chasing "new" and exciting varieties, and competitions are the clearest signal of where its search is heading. For years, the highly prized Gesha dominated the World Barista and Brewers Cup Championships, selected for its high cup scores and flavour complexity. The early 2020s, however, marked a turning point.

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