2025 Canada Cup Taster Championship 1st

Huamin Chen is the 2025 Canada Cup Taster Champion, earning his title through exceptional sensory skill, focus, and dedication. Representing Pro-File Coffee, Huamin stood out among Canada’s top coffee professionals, successfully identifying the odd cup out in complex triangle tastings with remarkable accuracy and speed.

In preparation for the championship, Huamin spent months honing his palate—cupping coffees from diverse origins, refining his understanding of acidity, sweetness, and mouthfeel, and building the muscle memory required to perform under pressure. His training was rooted in discipline, curiosity, and a deep respect for the coffee itself.

Winning the Canada Cup Taster not only marked a personal milestone, but also gave Huamin the opportunity to represent Canada at the 2025 World Cup Tasters Championship in Geneva