The 2nd Online Coffee Roasting Competition is finally here!

2021-09-27

Sandbox Smart 2nd Online Coffee Roasting Competition

Sandbox Smart members’ much-anticipated online coffee roasting competition is finally here! Remember the neck and neck competition at the Taiwan International Coffee Show last year? Our members must be itching to get started! Apply now!

Application website：https://forms.gle/A2tgC6QpaYbHx3ZD6

 

[Competition Time and Schedule]
  1. Application period: Now – October 25 (Mon) 18:00 (GMT+8). Fill in the Google entry form and attach the URL for the roasting profile of the competition.
  2. 50 contestants will compete in the preliminary round. Those entered in the competition will be announced on Sandbox Smart’s FB page after the drawing of lots on October 26 (Tue) 15:00 (GMT+8).
  3. 5 finalists will be announced: October 29 (Fri) 17:00 (GMT+8) on Sandbox Smart’s FB page.
  4. Final Round: November 1 (Mon) 14:00 – 16:00 (GMT+8). 3 judges from Sandbox Smart will be giving the scores in the final round via SCAA cupping, which will be live-streamed on the Sandbox Smart FB page.
  5. Final results will be announced on November 1 (Mon) 17:00 (GMT+8) on the Sandbox Smart FB page.
  6. Prizes will be awarded on November 5 (Fri) to the winner’s Sandbox Smart member accounts (prizes including discounts and vouchers will be sent to the member via email).

 

[Prizes]
  • 1st place: Sandbox Smart voucher worth NT$20,000 + a new G1 Coffee Bean Roaster voucher + 6 months VIP membership (worth NT$23,299)
  • 2nd place: Sandbox Smart voucher worth NT$10,000 + a new G1 Coffee Bean Roaster voucher + 6 months VIP membership (worth NT$13,299)
  • 3rd place: Sandbox Smart voucher worth NT$5,000 + a new G1 Coffee Bean Roaster voucher + 6 months VIP membership (worth NT$8,299)
  • 4th & 5th place: 2000 Sandbox Smart points + 2 months VIP membership (worth NT$2,199)

 

*Vouchers can only be applied to single purchases (excluding raw coffee beans and roasted beans). Delivery cost not included.

*Vouchers can only be used on the Sandbox Smart official website. Vouchers are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

 

[Eligibility]
  1. Must be a member of Sandbox Smart and have an active account.
  2. Must use the Sandbox Smart R1 roasting profiles set.

 

[How to Apply]
  1. How to apply: Please fill in your basic information on the Entry Form and attach the URL for the roasting profile of the competition.
  2. Application period: Now – October 25 (Mon) 18:00 (GMT+8). Applications will be closed on time on October 25 (Mon) 18:00 (GMT+8).

*How to get URLs for roasting profiles:

[Beans for the Competition]

The following unroasted coffee beans will be used for judging the roasting profiles of the contestants. Coffee roasters of Sandbox Smart will roast the coffee beans using the roasting profiles entered by each contestant. When roasting, the countdown will start when the third stroke of the first crack is heard. Roasted coffee beans will be judged on the preliminary and final rounds.

Information on unroasted coffee beans

  1. Unroasted beans: Kenya – Embu – Ngerwe coffee processing station AA
  2. Treatment: Washed
  3. Variety: SL28, SL34
  4. Grade: AA
  5. Production area: Embu
  6. Altitude: 1700-2000m

 

[Scoring]

Preliminary Round – Scores given by 3 judges using SCAA cupping on dry/wet aromas, flavor, finish, acidity, body, consistency, balance, cleanliness, sweetness and overall rating. 5 contestants will be selected for the final found.

Final Round: November 1 (Mon) 14:00 – 16:00 (GMT+8). 3 judges from Sandbox Smart will be giving the scores in the final round via SCAA cupping.

 

[Note]
  1. By entering this competition, the participant agrees to the rules of the competition and accepts that, due to the needs of the competition, the organizer will collect, process and use the personal data by computer processing in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act.
  2. By entering this competition, the participant consents that the organizer has the right to publicly broadcast, transmit, reproduce, publish, or use the roasting profiles for the purposes of marketing and promotion, and that there are no restrictions as to the method and number of uses. Payments will not be offered and the participant shall not exercise any moral rights against the organizer (co-organizer).
  3. Each account can only use one roasting profile to enter the competition. If a roasting profile is used more than once, the roasting profile for the first entry will be taken.
  4. If two or more contestants use the same roasting profile to enter the competition, only the first qualified contestant will be eligible. Other contestants will be notified to use other roasting profiles to enter the competition.
  5. It is strictly prohibited to use official roasting profiles to enter the competition.
  6. To abide by the principle of impartiality, employees of the organizer may not participate in the competition, nor can they provide guidance or share roasting profiles with contestants. If such a situation is found, the contestant will be disqualified.
  7. Prizes for this competition are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
  8. Prizes are subject to income tax in accordance with the law.
  9. The organizer reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify the content of the competition. Unstated matters are handled in accordance with the regulations or explanations of the Company.