Saudi Sip of Excellence 2025
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Competition Purpose & Goals
The Saudi Sip of Excellence is a prestigious competition created for local farmers in Saudi Arabia, providing them with a unique platform to showcase the exceptional quality of their Arabica. This competition offers a grand prize pool 210,000 SAR, with exciting opportunities for winners, including the chance to collaborate with the Saudi Coffee Company to create and market their own signature coffee release. Aimed at Saudi farmers passionate about coffee cultivation, the competition aims to inspire the production of the finest crops, boost visibility for local coffee-producing talent, and contribute to the growth and recognition of the Saudi coffee industry.
Objectives
Inspire Farmers to Produce Quality
Motivate local farmers to cultivate the best Arabica possible by offering rewards and recognition for excellence.
Enhance Farmer Visibility
Provide a platform for farmers to showcase their unique coffees, elevating their profiles in the local and global coffee industry.
Strengthen Local Agriculture
Boost the growth and sustainability of Saudi Arabia’s coffee farming sector, while increasing the visibility and appreciation of local agricultural practices.
Showcase Arabica Coffee Excellence
Emphasize the outstanding quality of Saudi-grown Arabica, underscoring its importance in both local and global coffee markets.
Reinforce the National Coffee Identity
Elevate the cultural and economic importance of coffee in Saudi Arabia by promoting locally grown crops as a symbol of national pride and artisanal craftsmanship.
Drive Sustainable Practices
Encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly farming methods that ensure the long-term health and sustainability of the coffee industry in Saudi Arabia.
Educate Farmers
Share knowledge on advanced and modern coffee processing methods.
Elevate Crop Quality
Help farmers raise the quality of their crops to meet international competition standards.
Motivate and Improve Practices
Inspire Saudi farmers to adopt better agricultural practices and enhance their productivity.
Facilitate Knowledge Sharing
Encourage the exchange of best practices and success stories among farmers.
Increase Market Value
Focus on improving the quality of Saudi coffee to raise its market value.
How to Apply
Minimum requirements:
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Country of Origin : Saudi Arabia.
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Processing : Coffee beans prepared from ripe cherries, de-pulped, or mechanically de-mucilage, and dried to the required moisture content. Beans must be hulled and graded based on density, size, and defects.
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Composition : 100% Arabica coffee.
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Color : Uniform shade between bluish-green and green.
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Moisture Content : 1.0% ± 11%.
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Defects : As per the Specialty Coffee Association classification.
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Crop Season : From the 2024/2025 harvest.
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Shelf Life : Minimum of 24 months from the production date.
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Product Certification : Certificate of authenticity for the product and farm (from an accredited source).
Activity & Date
Competition Timeline
Registration and sample submission (1.0 kg) by farmers
January 05 - 13, 2025
Registration closes
January 13, 2025
Preliminary round
January 13, 2025
Submission of the crop by 40 Selected farmers (a batch of 25 kg)
January 18 – 20, 2025
First round – screening and evaluation of 40 samples
January 25, 2025
Second round – screening and evaluation of 12 samples
January 29, 2025
Winners announced and crowned
During the International Saudi Coffee Exhibition
Prizes
Three winners will be selected from each region, and the prizes will be awarded as follows:
3rd Place
SAR 10,000
1st Place
SAR 25,000
2nd Place
SAR 15,000
An additional first-place prize of 10,000 SAR will be awarded to the top national-level winner after the final round
Terms & Conditions
Participation in the competition is open to coffee farmers in Saudi Arabia aged 18 and above. Participants must submit all required data and documents accurately and completely before the registration deadline. Crops will be evaluated based on quality, innovation, and sustainability, and all judging decisions will be final. By registering for the competition, all participants agree to comply with its rules. The Saudi Coffee Company may use images and videos from the competition for promotional activities.
Locations, Working Hours, and Focal Points from Each Association
Mahail Asir
Location : https://maps.app.goo.gl/WFofd6Yd9zggT34c8
Point of Contact : Care.SSOE@saudicoffee.com
Working Hours : 9AM To 5PM
Jazan
Location : https://maps.app.goo.gl/bbMY1YHkX7BpewiG9
Point of Contact : Care.SSOE@saudicoffee.com
Working Hours : 8AM To 2PM
Rijal Almaa
Location : https://maps.app.goo.gl/qtfKo2Z3WBWU2Cmx8
Point of Contact : Care.SSOE@saudicoffee.com
Working Hours : 7:30AM To 2:30PM & 4:00PM to 6:00 PM
Al Baha
Location : https://maps.app.goo.gl/fJXvavwuPiBqQNVz9
Point of Contact : Care.SSOE@saudicoffee.com
Working Hours : 8AM To 2PM
Previous Winners
Explore the success stories of the winners from the first edition of the Competition and the tangible impact of their efforts, as well as opportunities for sustainable collaboration with the Saudi Coffee Company
Hussain Almalki
Tawfiq Alabdali
Faisal Alabdali
