2026 Cup of Excellence Winners Collection – Five Award-Winning Coffees (5 × 4 oz Bags)

About Cup of Excellence

Cup of Excellence is one of the world’s most prestigious coffee competitions, organized by the Alliance for Coffee Excellence. Each year, hundreds of coffees are submitted by producers hoping to earn recognition among the finest coffees their country has to offer.

These coffees undergo multiple rounds of rigorous blind evaluation by national and international juries composed of experienced coffee professionals. Only the highest-performing coffees earn the distinction of Cup of Excellence winners.

Cafe Kreyol has had the privilege of serving on the International Jury for Cup of Excellence, giving us firsthand experience evaluating some of the world’s most extraordinary coffees.

Five Exceptional Coffees. One Limited Collection.

For the 2026 holiday season, we’ve assembled an exclusive collection of five award-winning coffees from the Honduras and Nicaragua Cup of Excellence competitions.

Each coffee was grown by a distinguished producer, evaluated through one of the world’s most rigorous coffee competitions, and carefully roasted by Cafe Kreyol to showcase its unique character.

From delicate floral Geishas to intensely fruity natural-processed coffees, this collection offers an extraordinary journey through the diversity and complexity of competition-quality specialty coffee.

What’s Inside

1. Golden Nectar – Honduras

4th Place | Washed Geisha | Fabio Caballero | 88.54 Points

Tasting Notes: Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Chamomile, Golden Nectar

An elegant, floral Geisha with delicate jasmine and honeysuckle aromatics, soothing chamomile, and luxurious nectar-like sweetness.

2. Orange Blossom – Nicaragua

1st Place | Washed Geisha | Samuel Zavala | 91.44 Points

Tasting Notes: Rose, Cherry Blossom, Orange Cream, Honey

The first-place winner of Nicaragua’s Washed category and recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award. An exceptionally refined Geisha with delicate florals, creamy citrus sweetness, and rich honey notes.

3. Jasmine Noir – Nicaragua

3rd Place | Natural Parainema | Leticia Gonzalez | 89.19 Points

Tasting Notes: Black Tea, Jasmine, Stone Fruit, Blackberry

Produced by award-winning woman coffee farmer Leticia Gonzalez, this naturally processed Parainema offers elegant tea-like florals balanced by juicy stone fruit and ripe blackberry.

4. Concord – Nicaragua

4th Place | Natural Catuai | Rony Herrera | 88.81 Points

Tasting Notes: Concord Grape, Lychee, Dark Chocolate

An intensely fruit-forward natural Catuai featuring rich Concord grape sweetness, vibrant lychee, and a deep dark chocolate finish.

5. Spiced Peach – Nicaragua

12th Place | Natural Yellow Pacamara | Sergio Ortez | 87.72 Points

Tasting Notes: Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Peach

A beautifully expressive Yellow Pacamara combining ripe peach sweetness, bright grapefruit acidity, and warming cinnamon spice. Despite its 12th-place finish, this was our founder’s personal favorite of the collection, independently evaluated above 90 points during cupping.

A Rare Opportunity to Taste the World’s Best

This collection brings together five remarkable coffees, each representing the dedication, innovation, and craftsmanship of its producer.

With two washed Geishas and three distinctive natural-processed coffees, the sampler offers a unique opportunity to explore how variety, terroir, and processing influence flavor.

Whether you’re an experienced coffee enthusiast, an aspiring coffee professional, or looking for an extraordinary holiday gift, this collection provides a rare opportunity to experience award-winning coffees side by side.

Each sampler includes five individually packaged 4 oz bags, totaling 20 oz of whole bean coffee.

Available for a limited time, while supplies last.

We serve whole bean coffee for maximum quality and freshness.