Ten Baristas Qualify for Lavazza Challenge National Final at FHAM 2026

The national champion will represent the Maldives at the Lavazza Barista Challenge International Finals in Turin, Italy, in April 2027, competing against winners from other participating countries.

Mohamed Hilmy

02 September 2026, 12:41

Ten baristas have qualified for the national final of the Lavazza Barista Challenge Maldives 2026, following a two-day preliminary round held at the Lavazza Barista Training Centre in Malé.

The qualifying round, held from 30 to 31 August, tested participants on their coffee-making skills, creativity and technical knowledge. Competitors also received specialised training ahead of the challenge to help refine their professional techniques.

The ten finalists will compete on 9 September at Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) 2026, where the national champion will be selected.

Participants will be evaluated on several areas, including espresso preparation, creativity, personality and the effective use of ingredients. The competition aims to showcase the technical skills and individual style of baristas working within the Maldives’ hospitality industry.

The national champion will represent the Maldives at the Lavazza Barista Challenge International Finals in Turin, Italy, in April 2027, competing against winners from other participating countries.

The Maldives edition of the competition is organised by Euro Marketing, the official distributor of Lavazza in the country.

Ten Baristas Qualify for Lavazza Challenge National Final at FHAM 2026

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