Acme The Barista League

May2025 Sponsorships

We’re thrilled to be sponsoring our fifth season of The Barista League

This isn’t your average barista competition—it’s a high-energy, globe-trotting celebration of coffee, community, and creativity. With six events across six continents, each one brings together some of the best and boldest baristas for one epic night of fun, flair, and a whole lot of coffee. The events are live-streamed so coffee fans everywhere can join in on the action (and chaos).

Competitors are judged across three categories — Concept, Service, and Product — with the first two carrying more weight than the coffee itself. It’s about how baristas connect, communicate, and bring ideas to life, not just how well they can pour a flat white.

As founder Steve Moloney says...

“We want to see bold, creative service concepts that push the boundaries of what a coffee experience can be.”

We’re so proud to see Acme cups in the hands of these legends—and even prouder to support an event that actively helps cut down on single-use waste. Thanks to our Roman cups and Tajimi's on the brew bar, there’s no need for disposable cups at The Barista League events. Our cups are built to last—durable enough to handle the fast pace of competition, elegant enough to belong on any judging table, and reusable again and again. It’s a simple swap with a big impact.

By reducing waste and rethinking what a competition setup can look like, we’re proud to be part of a shift toward more sustainable coffee events, without compromising on quality, experience, or style.

“We’re all about making coffee competitions accessible, fun, and designed with baristas in mind. That’s why we love working with Acme – a brand that knows exactly what baristas need because they’ve been there too.

Acme cups were created by people who were running a café and felt the frustration of not having cups that matched their needs. Instead of settling, they designed their own – cups that are durable, functional, and elegant, without sacrificing what matters behind the bar."

Just like us, Acme saw a gap in the industry and took matters into their own hands – creating something better, from the ground up. Today, their cups are trusted by baristas all over the world, whether it’s behind the bar or on the competition stage. Proud to partner with brands that put baristas first.”

~ The Barista League

The Barista League was created by baristas, for baristas. It’s all about making competitions accessible, inclusive, and genuinely fun—something that really resonates with us here at Acme.

Here’s to baristas, community, and doing things better—from the ground up. Mark your 2026 calendars and let the brews begin!

Europe — Prague, 28 March
Latin America — Mexico City, 8 May
Asia — Tokyo, 11 June
North America — Atlanta, 3 September
Africa — Johannesburg, 3 October
Pacific — Brisbane, 13 November

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