The Cafe Show China 2026 will be held from August 28th to 30th at Halls 2-5 of the China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Hall). More than 200 global boutique coffee and baking brands, as well as over 20 coffee origin exhibition groups, gathered this year. From the world champion latte art show to the cup testing experience that everyone can participate in, from the debut of limited edition new machines to the flavors of famous shops at the foot of Kanazawa and Tokyo Skytree – this year is not just about "strolling", but also a city life event worth making a special appointment for.
Chasing Champions: World Championship Live Performance
Several international champions and industry experts were present at the scene. The champion of the World Barista Competition will showcase their own brand, and the audience can taste the champion level products; The world champion of latte art brings multiple performances, allowing for up close viewing of difficult practical exercises. Checking in can also earn limited time merchandise. Part of the booths are set up with interactive latte art. Completing a cup of work on stage will earn you a prize, and those with higher difficulty will have a chance to win the same equipment as the champion. COE international judges will share their experience of judging the Excellence Cup, with siphon pot masters performing classic techniques on site. In the grinding experience area, you can taste precious bean varieties such as Ethiopian Guixia, Colombian Oak Tree Manor, and Panama Pakamara.
Highly recommended items: limited edition new machines and unreleased new products will be showcased in a concentrated manner
Multiple heavy-duty equipment were unveiled at the Beijing exhibition. Italian renowned phone brand brings limited edition customized models for the first time, with color and logo options available for exclusive customization; Domestic emerging brands are showcasing their new generation of bean grinders and intelligent weighing platforms that have not yet been released. Customers can try them out on site and participate in lucky draws for purchases; The world's first temperature measuring flower pot is worth practicing; The AI intelligent baking machine supports one click copying and cloud based curve management, allowing viewers to try it out and taste it themselves. Italian century old baking machines, Swiss grinding machines, and multiple experimental models were exhibited at the same venue, with some booths featuring cooking competitions. Passing enthusiasts also had the opportunity to participate. The eight themed bar presents a complete chain from beans to equipment in one stop, featuring Italian century old coffee beans, syrup ice cream, Swedish oat milk, semi-automatic and fully automatic coffee machines.
Drinking globally: Japanese luxury stores, Thai champion coffee, Bulgarian Guixia
This year's international flavor map can be called a "global travel on the tip of the tongue". The Japanese lineup is impressive: a famous shop from Shizuoka, known for its 70 year old trailer modification baking workshop, has opened a new Karuizawa store; The bakery located at the foot of Tokyo Skytree and hosted by a person who has served as a COE judge for two consecutive years brings award-winning works; The judges' shop of the Japanese Siphon Pot Competition, which emerged from the 360 degree Rice Field Cafe, was presented on site; The La Marzocco champion, who returned from his training in Melbourne, brings community coffee culture back to Jinze. In Southeast Asia, the champion works of the ASEAN Brewing League are presented together with award-winning chocolates from Thailand and Farm to Bar handmade chocolates. For the first time in China, Bulgarian brands have brought rare micro batches from Panama, Ethiopia, and other countries, with over three-quarters coming from COE award-winning farms, including precious Guixia varieties. International exhibition groups organized by embassies and trade bureaus of 14 countries of origin in China will be showcased, providing one-stop comparison of regional flavors; The Hainan Pavilion will also hold an industry promotion event.
Play and participate in: cup test, flower drawing, lottery DIY， Everyone takes the stage
The most touching thing this year is that it's no longer just about 'watching others play'. The cup testing area remains open, and visitors can follow the professional process of smelling dry aroma, adding water, smelling wet aroma, breaking residue, removing residue, and tasting to personally evaluate coffee beans from different production areas; The Hainan Pavilion, the Embassy of Mexico in China, the Embassy of El Salvador in China, and other booths will bring multiple characteristic production area cup tasting activities. The National Coffee Tasting Competition focuses on "anyone can participate", and experienced baristas or family hand brew enthusiasts who have ideas about flavors can enter the arena; The World Blender Competition brings together athletes from 25 countries to compete on the same field. The new SODAS Fun Shopping Life Season on the second floor of the exhibition hall gathers cultural and creative elements, trendy toys, and DIY handicrafts; The exhibition IP "Kalemi" first promotes refrigerator stickers, blind boxes, and other related products; Hall 5 has added a baking section, where freshly baked bread and desserts are paired with coffee. The limited edition delicacies such as Guixia Coffee Chocolate, Bean to Bar Premium Cocoa, Five time Crispy Butterfly Crisp, and City Specials are also not to be missed.
From professional equipment to global flavors, from event watching to hands-on cup testing, from cultural and creative peripherals to baked desserts – from August 28th to 30th, at the China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Hall), whether you are a deep coffee enthusiast or a friend looking for something new to do on weekends, you can find your own cup here.
Source: Rizhao News Network