How the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops and DaVinci Gourmet Are Elevating Coffee Excellence Worldwide

Creativity, craftsmanship and community have fueled coffee culture and transformed it into a global movement. While specialty coffee continues to develop, it is becoming increasingly important to recognize coffee shops and professionals who drive their future. The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops is one such platform that does precisely that. Much like the Michelin Guide to restaurants, it aims to become a definitive guide for distinctive and top-tier coffee experiences.

This year, this platform is extra special for us at DaVinci Gourmet, because we are the official title partner of The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops. This partnership will reinforce our enduring commitment to empowering beverage artists and independent coffee shops spread across different parts of the world.

A Quick Overview of the Platform

To put it simply, The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops is a global platform that recognizes and celebrates cafés that excel at every level of the coffee experience. It brings together coffee professionals and enthusiasts, and industry experts from around the world. It draws attention to the international nature of coffee that is inspired by diverse traditions and innovations. And lastly, it has a trusted ranking and voting system that focuses on excellence and is completely transparent.

A few key events have been planned for this year. This includes the Coffee Fest Madrid, which will be taking place on February 16th, where the world list will be released.

How this Partnership Elevates DaVinci Gourmet’s Vision

At DaVinci Gourmet, our mission has always been clear-cut: Empower baristas and beverage artists around the world to create their next masterpiece. Our assortment of authentic flavours made with the best and highest quality ingredients is what inspires them to achieve that.

As the title sponsor of The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, yes, we will be able to provide the best products, but additionally, we will be able to support the people and places who best define the coffee culture of today. This partnership will also help us solidify our goal to pioneer the premium beverages category by 2029 and anchor the DaVinci Gourmet brand as a trusted brand of the global coffee community.

Understanding How the Evaluation Works

Coffee shops will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Quality of Coffee
• Barista Expertise
• Sustainability Practices
• Consistency
• Customer Service
• Ambience & Atmosphere
• Food & Pastry Quality
• Innovation
• Community

Moreover, there is a robust voting system that has been set in place, and the process includes:

• Expert Panel Voting (70% Decision-making Power)
• Public Voting (30% Decision-making Power)
• Weighting of Votes
• Nomination Process
• Final Selection

This holistic ranking system, as well as the voting process are structured to ensure fairness in the selection process. Ultimately, it provides a well-rounded perspective on what true excellence in coffee looks like today.

It’s a Celebration of Craft, Creativity & Community

Whether it is a coffee professional, enthusiast or an expert, the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops platform and this partnership will help bring together diverse communities who have a shared passion for quality and innovation. It provides opportunities to them to increase their visibility, build connections, inspire one another and gain global exposure.

Moreover, it is a celebration of the craft behind every cup and the art of coffee-making; all of which is based on skill, passion and purpose.

Final Thoughts

The partnership between The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops and DaVinci Gourmet is one that is based on a shared commitment to help those within the global coffee community to excel, as well as enlighten and empower themselves. This guide will continue to influence while acting as a trusted guide and measure of excellence for coffee professionals, enthusiasts and industry experts.

With that, The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops and DaVinci Gourmet would like to invite each one of you to discover, celebrate and show your support for various coffee shops across the world who are pushing the boundaries and transforming the meaning of a remarkable coffee experience!