Official Premiere Sponsor: DaVinci Gourmet

Since 1989, DaVinci Gourmet has been the industry leader in flavored syrups, gourmet sauces, and tea concentrates. DaVinci Gourmet offers nearly 150 different flavors of syrups and sauces in classic, sugar-free and all-natural varieties.

The company takes great pride in being a leading sponsor of Coffee Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in coffee-growing regions around the world (coffeekids.org); and in supporting the specialty coffee community. For more information, visit DaVinciGourmet.com.

Official Espresso Machine Sponsor: Nuova Simonelli

The Aurelia by Nuova Simonelli is the Official Espresso Machine of the World Barista Championship.

Nuova Simonelli S.p.A. is an industry leader in the production of high quality commercial espresso machines and related equipment. Nuova Simonelli has been manufacturing espresso machines in Belforte del Chienti, Italy since 1936, and today has a worldwide reputation for reliability and innovation. In addition to commercial espresso machines, Nuova Simonelli manufactures grinders, and home and office espresso machines. Nuova Distribution USA, LLC is the Nuova Simonelli North American distribution and technical services office, based in Washington state. It is a direct contact point for American and Canadian clients, and guarantees North American customers both technical assistance and daily deliveries.

The K30 Vario and K30 TWIN by MAHLKÖNIG are the Official Grinders of the World Barista Championship.

Since more than 80 years MAHLKÖNIG is the leading brand for high quality, professional grinders. The MAHLKÖNIG-logo stands for quality leadership and innovation.

All products are developed by MAHLKÖNIG-engineers and manufactured by hand in order to fulfill individual customers needs and requirements.

The “grind-on-demand” espresso grinders of the K30 family and K30 TWIN are accepted internationally as outstanding products, awarded with several international design awards and used by numerous national barista champions.

In addition to the broad range of shop-, HORECA- and industrial grinders MAHLKÖNIG focuses on accessory products as coffee dosing systems and the worldwide first and patented grinder cleaner “GRINDZ(TM)”.

Is it a coincidence that the most fascinating beverages and foods of this world are of completely natural origin? Particularly coffee develops an incredible variety of aromas that are influenced by plant species, growing location and prevailing climatic conditions. Systematic refining of this natural diversity is PROBAT's goal. Roasting is vital to the taste and aroma of coffee because the potentials of coffee are only unlocked during roasting. PROBAT provides roasting equipment and profound knowledge to enable the roast master to properly operate the roaster and maximize the full potential of his or her coffee.

Espresso Warehouse is proud to again sponsor the WBC. Supplying 'everything but the coffee' to café bars since 1997 we have long been supporters of upcoming and leading barista using the reigning WBC champions to style our annual catalogue beverages for the last two years. For us the WBC is a breeding ground for innovation - the barista push us forward and challenge our business.

From essential hardware, Chocolate abyss to Suki loose left tea we have all the bases covered. Log on to espressowarehouse.com for up to date news and new product additions.

La Marzocco

La Marzocco, SrL, is proud to participate as sponsors of the WBC for the 7th consecutive year. Located in Florence, Italy, since 1927, La Marzocco has built a global reputation for design and manufacturing of the highest quality espresso machines. In preparation for the 2008 WBC, we have participated in over 30 regional competitions with the support of our international network of distributors. Please visit us in stand number 141 at the SCAE Wonderful Coffee Exhibition.

Grinders designed using cutting-edge technology and advanced cool-grinding systems through the application of faster, quieter and more powerful processes and subjected to extensive testing to guarantee perfect operation. The most complete grinder range on the market offers a model for every sector: domestic, restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets, roasteries or laboratories. Belief in quality coffee has made our K-10 WBC the Official Grinder of the prestigious U.S. and World Barista Championships.

Monin Gourmet Flavorings is driven by time-honored flavor traditions entrusted through three generations of the Monin family. Today, Monin is the world’s leading provider of premium gourmet flavorings. With an uncompromising standard for quality and flavoring expertise, Monin is dedicated to producing premium products for creating a full range of customized and distinct beverages. Monin matches quality products with attentive, first-rate customer service and innovative recipe applications to give operators proven, successful beverage offerings.

Is it a coincidence that the most fascinating beverages and foods of this world are of completely natural origin? Particularly coffee develops an incredible variety of aromas that are influenced by plant species, growing location and prevailing climatic conditions. Systematic refining of this natural diversity is PROBAT's goal. Roasting is vital to the taste and aroma of coffee because the potentials of coffee are only unlocked during roasting. PROBAT provides roasting equipment and profound knowledge to enable the roast master to properly operate the roaster and maximize the full potential of his or her coffee.

Clover 1s is the world’s first commercial single-cup brewer built to meet the demands of today’s high-quality coffee retailers. Clover 1s makes exceptional brewed coffee by the cup in under a minute and opens up new possibilities in your retail environment. Brew any of your coffees fresh and expose your customers to your entire coffee menu. Create a higher value coffee experience around your brewed coffee. No more batch brewing “drip” coffee. Feature your single-origin coffees, educate your customers, and create a hand- crafted cup of coffee—all with today’s most innovative brewer.

Cafetto is a specialist manufacturer of cleaning and sanitation products for coffee brewing and dispensing equipment. Cafetto’s research chemists have developed a range of innovative products including approved organic cleaners, descaling and cleaning tablets and milk line cleaners.
Our product range is tailored to suit many systems including bean-to-cup fully automatic espresso machines, traditional semi-automatic espresso machines, home and office espresso machines, pour-over filter coffee machines and liquid coffee extract machines.
Cafetto is now the leading supplier of coffee machine cleaning and sanitation products in Australia and New Zealand, with growing markets in North America, Asia and Europe.

Urnex Brands, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of specialty cleaning products for the coffee industry. Founded in 1936, Urnex distributes its products to more than 50 countries from warehouses in New York, Rotterdam, and Hong Kong. Our powder, liquid, and tablet portfolio includes products for both the commercial and domestic sectors of the industry. We are thrilled to be a sponsor of the WBC in Copenhagen and wish all competitors the best of luck!

Wherever you do business, rely on BUNN for the highest quality beverage equipment and most comprehensive service. Based in Springfield, Illinois, USA, the Bunn-O-Matic Corporation serves beverage equipment customers throughout the world, with plants and warehouses in Illinois, Iowa, the New York metro area, and California, as well as in Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. BUNN's quality beverage equipment includes coffee brewers and grinders; liquid coffee dispensers, iced tea brewers; cappuccino, granita, and juice machines; water boilers; water and paper filters.

Espresso Warehouse is the true home of ‘everything but the coffee’. Based in Glasgow, Espresso Warehouse has been supplying products and expertise to coffee bars throughout the world for since 1997. From essential hardware, 15 minutes organic teas, Suki loose leaf tea, Essenz flavoured syrups, Chocolate abyss, Paper cups, Breeze blended frappes to Wooden Spoon impulse food lines – all with absolutely non GMO. Visit our stand next to the WBC Copenhagen.

Counter Culture Coffee is a proud supporter of the World Barista Championship and its role in advancing the craft, enjoyment, and awareness of specialty coffee throughout the world. It is an honor to sponsor the 2008 World Barista Championship and we salute the extraordinary achievement of each and every competitor.

Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea

The Inventor. Direct Trade Coffee. The Micro-Lot. The Latte Art Throwdown. In Season. The Black Cat Project. Intelligentsia Coffee. Get some.

Water quality is as important to the flavor profile of coffee as the bean, the roast, or the brewing method. Cirqua Customized Water has invested over 20 years developing the concept of Formulated Water™, which is becoming accepted as the industry standard. Cirqua systems are installed in over 15,000 coffee houses throughout the USA, UK and Canada and we provide the water used at the World Tea Expo, SCAA, STI and US and World Barista Competitions.

The Coffee Collective is a specialty coffee micro roastery and consulting company. Formed by Roast Master Peter Dupont, Architect Linus Törsäter, Barista Trainer Casper Engel and World Barista Champion Klaus Thomsen.
We have one collective goal: To provide people with an exceptional coffee experience. It is a goal we seek to achieve through great taste quality and our Direct Trade model. We cooperate with farmers on a global scale and together we strive to develop a sustainable production and improve the quality of the coffee.

Georgia Pacific

Georgia-Pacific Food Services Solutions has developed a suite of beverage products that identifies with consumer demands for premium coffee products. The company maintains its popular Dixie PerfecTouch® insulated paper cup, and has recently brought to market the triple-layer, environmentally conscious cups in the Dixie Insulair® EcoSmart® line. And for on-the-go convenience, the Smart Top™ Reclosable Lid is equipped with built-in sliding mechanism for easy opening and closing, offering added benefits of heat retention and increased mobility.