This year, after 24 transformative years, the COE is revolutionizing its approach by introducing groundbreaking categorization system, all while returning to where it all began: Brazil.

This innovative change stems from our continuous commitment to create expanded opportunities for small producers and to unearth the hidden gems of the coffee world. The refreshed format is designed not only to foster fair competition but also to redefine how exceptional coffees are discovered and presented to the industry.

The categories for the Brazil Cup of Excellence 2023 are as follows:
• Dry Process Category (Naturals)
• Wet Process Category (Inclusive of any method where the cherries undergo depulping, such as Washed, Honey, Pulped Naturals, semi-washed)
• Experimentals (Encompassing both wet and dry processes with special treatments, provided no additives other than water are used)

Cupping and scoring these processes separately will result in 3 unique sets of Cup of Excellence winners announced at the October 28th awards ceremony. Each category will enjoy a first place and winners will be required to score at least 87 points as usual. The auction, scheduled for December 6th will also separate these categories by color for easy purchase. Samples of all these winning coffees will only be available until November 10th or until they are sold out which usually happens well ahead of the cut-off date.