Global Coffee Awards

Why Hiroia Hikaru (@hiroia_official) for the Global Coffee Awards?

When thousands of coffees need to be evaluated under the same conditions, consistency matters.

Using the Hiroia Hikaru automated pour-over brewers during the Global Coffee Awards Asia, MENA & Africa was a game changer. Our barista and judging teams experienced firsthand how much easier it is to maintain consistency across every brew.

For our judges, that means greater control over brewing parameters and a repeatable process from sample to sample. For our barista team, it means saving time and keeping coffees moving to the judging table hot and on time.

The Hikaru is simply a beautiful piece of equipment.

Compact, thoughtfully designed and easy to fit into a café or brew bar without taking over the space.

After putting it to work at our first regional competition, we're excited to continue using the Hiroia Hikaru for filter coffee evaluation across the Global Coffee Awards.