Drip Bag Brewers Championship – Auckland Round (MQ Coffee x Seven Hills)

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:00 pm UTC+12:00

Seven Hills Cafe, Restaurant and Bar The Strand,Takapuna,Auckland | Auckland

Seven Hills Cafe
Publisher/HostSeven Hills Cafe
Drip Bag Brewers Championship \u2013 Auckland Round (MQ Coffee x Seven Hills)
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Compete, brew, and win. Join the Drip Bag Brewers Championship in Auckland for a chance to take your coffee skills to the next level ☕
About this Event

Auckland, we’re back.


Seven Hills Roasters is hosting the next round of the MQ Coffee Drip Bag Brewers Championship 2026 — a fun, competitive, and hands-on event for anyone who loves coffee.


Whether you’re a home brewer or an experienced barista, this is your chance to test your skills, connect with the coffee community, and compete for great prizes.



What’s it about?

Using MQ Coffee’s official drip bags, competitors will brew and dial in their best cup.


It may look simple… but it’s not. Technique, precision, and understanding of coffee will make all the difference.



What you can win

On the day:

  • $100 cash prize (1st place)
  • 2 × $25 vouchers
  • 250g coffee bag
  • Box of drip bags (5 pack)
  • Seven Hills Moka Pot

Bigger prize:

Top 2 brewers will advance to the Grand Finals

→ Chance to win a Coffee Origin Trip to Yunnan, China (2027)



How to enter

To compete, you’ll need the Competition Practice Pack

(available via link in bio or in-store)

Includes:

  • 3 official competition drip bags
  • Practice at home before the event



Who is this for?
  • Coffee lovers
  • Home brewers
  • Baristas
  • Anyone curious to try something different

No need to be a professional — just bring your interest in coffee.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Seven Hills Cafe, Restaurant and Bar The Strand,Takapuna,Auckland, New Zealand

Tickets

NZD 11.43

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