Champions of Coffee

a platform for timeless excellence in modern coffee

What is Champions of Coffee?

We exist to carry the thinking behind competition-level performance into real-world practice. While the industry often celebrates moments, we focus on what builds them—discipline, decision-making, and consistency.

Through conversations, sessions, and applied work inside cafes, we document how excellence is developed and sustained.

Our goal is simple: carry excellence forward.

Upcoming Champion Conversation: Simon Gautherin

Simon Gautherin is the 2026 Australian Brewers Cup Champion and co-founder of APAX Lab, known for his work advancing water chemistry in coffee.

After meeting at the World AeroPress Championship in Seoul, we stayed in touch—connected by a shared approach to precision and modern coffee.

He now joins Jeff Rambo—Founder of Champions of Coffee, Co-Founder of Goldchild Coffee Roasters, and 2025 U.S. AeroPress Champion—for a Champion Conversation during World of Coffee San Diego.

Together, they’ll go inside modern coffee and competition—breaking down the decisions, preparation, and thinking that shape performance at the highest level.

Let’s Start a Conversation

Interested in Champion Conversations, collaborations, workshops, partnerships, or contributing to the future of coffee culture?

We’d love to hear from you.