Rain of rewards for Piha, which has just been crowned one of the best in Europe and won three medals at the Global Coffee Awards. This year, the European edition of this world-renowned competition took place in Bordeaux, at Belco, the green coffee importer.
The competing coffees were blindly tasted by an international jury made up of industry experts. Piha, which presented two coffees, won two gold medals and one silver medal, honoring both its expertise and the work of its partner producers.
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Three medals for two exceptional coffees
The Bordeaux roaster competed with two micro-lots : Gerba Dogo (Ethiopia, washed process), a floral coffee with notes of jasmine, bergamot, and lemon, and Sidra (Colombia, anaerobic fermentation), a vibrant coffee blending raspberry, passion fruit, and candied strawberry.
Results :
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Gold – Espresso Single Origin (traditional) : Gerba Dogo
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Gold – Filter Single Origin (experimental) : Sidra
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Silver – Overall Espresso Europe : Gerba Dogo
A rare performance, especially since high-level European roasters were competing this year in the espresso, filter, milk, and plant-based beverage categories.
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Piha, a Bordeaux coffee roaster on the rise
Founded in 2016 by Pierre Guérin and Carole Laffargue, Piha has established itself as one of the key names in specialty coffee in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Afterwards,Since the opening of their first workshop and online shop, followed by the iconic coffee shop on Rue des Ayres in 2017, the project took a new turn in 2021 with the arrival of Jérémie Vergne, a former trainer at Belco, who stepped in as the roaster and green coffee buyer.
In 2024, roasting will settle at Cité Bleue, a creative third place in Bacalan dedicated to artisanal production and eco-friendly initiatives. Equipped with two Probat roasters, Piha roasts micro-lots daily in a workshop open to the public, staying true to its philosophy: to roast with intention and precision; to work closely with producers and let the coffee speak for itself, showcasing its unique terroir.
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A recognition that celebrates an entire industry
“These medals honor a human chain, from the producer to the roaster”, emphasizes the team. With careful artistic direction, limited editions, artisanal collaborations, and cultural coffee events, the brand is bursting with initiatives that embrace simplicity and friendliness.
The award winners are invited to join the official ceremony at the Producer & Roaster Forum in El Salvador, on March 26 and 27, 2026, where the award-winning roasters of the year will be celebrated. With these three distinctions, Bordeaux confirms its vibrant coffee specialty scene - and Piha establishes itself even further as one of its brightest ambassadors.
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