BLUEWATER KICKS OFF THE 2027 U.S. COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS SEASON IN HOUSTON

BLUEWATER HELPS KICK OFF THE 2027 U.S. COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS SEASON IN HOUSTON

Bluewater provides the water foundation as America’s leading coffee roasters begin their journey toward the national stage

HOUSTON, TEXAS, September 4, 2026 — The road to the 2027 U.S. Coffee Championships begins this weekend as the 2027 U.S. Coffee Roasting Qualifier: South/Central brings some of the country’s most talented coffee professionals together in the Houston area.

Taking place September 3–5 at RoasTronix headquarters in Missouri City, Texas, the qualifier marks the opening event of the 2027 U.S. Coffee Championships season and the first step toward the U.S. Coffee Roasting Championship.

Swedish water and beverage company Bluewater is honored to support this important event and provide the water foundation for an exceptional field of competitors.

“In a competition where every decision matters—from green coffee evaluation and roast development to the final quality in the cup—water cannot be left to chance,” said Niklas Ivarsson, President of Bluewater USA Inc. “We are incredibly proud to stand behind these talented competitors and help create a consistent foundation that allows their skill, precision and coffee to shine.”

Ivarsson notes that the U.S. Coffee Roasting Championship recognizes excellence across the complete roasting process, evaluating competitors on coffee assessment, roast planning, production roasting and final cup quality.

"For Bluewater, supporting the championship reflects a clear commitment to coffee professionals and the future of specialty coffee—helping remove uncertainty from one of coffee’s most essential ingredients," Ivarsson said.

EVENT INFORMATION

2027 U.S. Coffee Roasting Qualifier: South/Central

September 3–5, 2026

RoasTronix Headquarters

13350 S. Gessner Road

Missouri City, Texas 77489

Event and competition information: U.S. Coffee Championships