WORLD COFFEE ROASTING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALIST
Talha Erdinç Baş
Coffee Roaster·Q Arabica Grader·Istanbul
PALMARÈS
2nd Place
Taipei, Taiwan
Competed against 20 of the world's top roasters in a 4-day, 3-stage evaluation. Stronghold S7 Pro (sample), Giesen W6A (production), Cropster.
80% Ethiopia (Sidama Bensa, 2380m, Natural) · 10% Costa Rica (Dota, 1650-1800m, Honey) · 10% Taiwan (Alishan, 1250m, Washed)
Turkey Roasting Championship
İzmir, Turkey
National champion — earned the right to represent Turkey at WCRC.
Q Arabica Grader
CQI Licensed
6-day, 22-test certification — sensory evaluation from green to roasted.
Turkey Cup Tasters Championship
Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey Cup Tasters Championship
Istanbul, Turkey
THE JOURNEY
Guatemala
FARM VISITPono Collective & Savor Brands partnership
El Salvador
FARM VISITFinca Santa Elena — Apaneca, 1800 masl
Hawaii, USA
ORIGINKona coffee belt
Indonesia
ORIGINBali — Indonesian coffee culture
Taiwan
COMPETITIONWCRC 2023 — Alishan region coffee
Italy
CULTUREEspresso heritage
Switzerland
INDUSTRYSwiss specialty coffee scene
Thailand
ORIGINSoutheast Asian specialty
Dominican Republic
ORIGINCaribbean coffee
GALLERY
CALIBRE COFFEE
From a micro-roastery in Beyoğlu to a modern facility in Kağıthane.
Where Talha's journey began — first as a barista, then growing into one of Turkey's top roasters and a certified Q Arabica Grader. Calibre Coffee is built on a mission to source and roast the most complex, balanced, and dynamic specialty coffees — honoring quality, consistency, and sustainability.
📍Kağıthane, Istanbul
