All competitors at the World Barista Championship are asked to compete on a shared set of equipment to give them a standardized starting point. In order to enable this, the competition’s Qualified Sponsors provide sufficient equipment for all competitors. This document outlines the procedures around the provision of espresso grinders. These procedures are supplemental information for competitors, designed to answer common questions about the equipment. For full information about grinders, please refer to section 4.4 of the WBC Rules. For information on the provided espresso machine, please see section 4.1.

Any questions may be directed to [email protected]

Grinder Procedures:

  1. Competitors may only compete in the WBC using the following Mahlkönig grinders: Peak, EK43, or the shorter EK43(S). Mahlkönig will provide grinders of each version available to all competitors.
    1. All grinders will be brand new.
    2. All grinders will have the standard factory-seasoned “Espresso” burrs installed, and will go through additional seasoning before being distributed to competitors.
    1. Competitors may not take sponsor grinders off-site.
    3. If a grinder is not returned, the competitor will be invoiced.