A Sustainable Innovation
Join us at the ORIGAMI Cup USA!
An international competition hosted around the world.
Tuesday, April 22, 3 days before the 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo HOUSTON!
REGISTRATION OPEN 2.22
What is the ORIGAMI CUP?
REGISTRATION OPEN 2.22
The ORIGAMI CUP is coming to HOUSTON! The ORIGAMI CUP is an exciting competition that brings together both professional baristas and home brewers, regardless of experience level, to compete in brewing the best coffee using the ORIGAMI dripper. The event is designed to be informal and welcoming, encouraging coffee enthusiasts to gather, share their passion, and build connections within the coffee community.
If you’re interested in competing:
1. Please purchase the ticket
2. A form will be sent to you to provide further information
Sponsored by
A Sustainable Innovation
Introducing the ReWork Dripper
ORIGAMI is excited to present the first product in the "ReWork" project: the ReWork Dripper, crafted using 20% recycled porcelain.
View and brew with the Rework Dripper at the ORIGAMI Cup event!
The first official ORIGAMI CUP in the United States will be held in Houston in April 2025.
Born in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, ORIGAMI has rapidly gained a global following. Thanks to the love and support of coffee aficionados around the world, the ORIGAMI CUP continues to grow and spread to new regions.
ORIGAMI CUP RULES & REGULATIONS
Full set of rules and regulations will be released to competitor upon registration
The competition will consist with one elimination round, a semi final and a final round. Competitors are required to brew 2 beverages and conduct a full presentation for 2 judges at the final round.
Competitors will be judged based on sensory attributes. Performance score will only be factored in at the final round.
Participants must be using the ORIGAMI dripper and filters, a compulsary coffee supplied by the organizer, and water mixed with APAX LAB water minerals.
Competitors may use the stage grinder provided by the organizer, or manual hand grinders. No other electric grinders are allowed.
Equipment such as paper filters, scales, and kettles will be provided by the venue by Slow Pour Supply.
The coffee beans to be used will not be announced in advance and will be revealed at the event on the day of the competition.
Join us at this International Brewing Competition and win an origin trip to Colombia.
A huge thank you to our origin trip and green bean sponsor Caravela Coffee!
The Champion of the ORIGAMI CUP USA 2025 will be awarded a origin trip to Colombia through the generous support of our sponsor Caravela Coffee
Second place will be awarded a ZP-1 Grinder (value $1250) by WPM
Third place will be awarded a $350 gift card by Slow Pour Supply
If you’re interested in competing:
1. please purchase the ticket
2. a form will be sent to you to provide further information
Please note, only 18 competitors will be allowed to participate, and a waiting list will be kept until 7 days prior to the competition. Should one needs to withdraw, please notify Slow Pour Supply as soon as possible for further assistance.
Kindly refer to the event regulations and timeline for further details.
We look forward to welcoming you to the ORIGAMI CUP!
All registration fees are not refundable.
