OPTION-O Brewing Battle — Cairns Edition

Hosted by Taste The World & Cairns Coffee Community

📅 Event Details

Date: Friday, 12 December
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Caffeind Café — 72 Grafton St, Cairns

🎟️ Entry

Competitor Entry: $65
Spectators: $5 (Register under General Entry) - light drinks and coffee provided

BONUS:
The first 3 competitors to register receive a complimentary brewer!

🌟 What’s Included for Competitors

Coffee

• Receive three competition coffees (100g each) ahead of time for practice.

• An additional 30g of the same lot supplied on the day for your brew-off round.

Training

• Grinder access/training available at least one day before the event – details will be provided to competitors separately

You Will Get:

• 300g Australian-grown & roasted coffee

• Additional 30g per competition round

• Access to all brewing equipment & training

• Expert feedback on your brews

• A chance to win amazing brewing prizes

• An opportunity to grow your skills with others

• A fun, engaging day with fellow coffee lovers

🧰 Rules & Equipment

Gear

All brewing gear is provided: brewers, grinder, water, filter papers, servers, cups.
Competitors may bring:

• Their own scales

• Their own WDT tool

Note: If an item is provided (e.g., brewers, cups, water), personal substitutes are not permitted.

Brewers

Brewers such as V60, Hario Switch, Kalita, and others will be available.
Final brewer list announced on event day.

If you wish to use a specific brewer that is not listed or provided, please request prior approval.

Compulsory Grinder

OPTION-O Lagom P80

• 80mm Flat Burrs

• Adjustable RPM (300–1700rpm)

• Stepless grind control

🏆 Winning Criteria

The competition uses a 1-on-1 elimination format:

12 brewers → 6 semi-finalists → 3 finalists → 1 overall winner
(In the case of a tie, an additional brew-off will be held.)

Your Challenge

Brew a cup that brings out the coffee’s full potential using the provided equipment and variables.

Judges will award the cup that:

• Best presents the coffee, and

• Shows minimal brew defects

Round Requirements

• 2 minutes prep

• 6 minutes brew

• 5 minutes clean-up

• Minimum output: 210 ml (Less = Disqualification)

Judging is blind, with results determined by majority vote from the judging panel.

🎁 Prizes

1st Place: Lagom Mini Grinder
2nd Place: Electric Coffee Kettle
3rd Place: Premium Scale

💚 Why We’re Doing This

This event celebrates the coffee community!
It’s designed to be:

• Fun and low-pressure

• A chance to practice competition-style brewing

• A way to gain confidence and get expert feedback

• A space to connect with others in the industry or fellow home brewers

Perfect for:

• Aspiring baristas preparing for future competitions

• Home brewers looking for a fun, skill-building experience

We’re also proud to support Australian-grown coffee, featuring beautiful coffees from Jack Murat Farm in this edition.

Ready to Join?

Limited competitor spots — don’t miss out!