Huracán Coffee, a specialty roaster based in Vilnius, Lithuania, has been named the world’s best roaster at the 2025 Global Coffee Awards.
The company secured the title after competing against finalists from 16 countries at the World Championship held in El Salvador. More than 2,000 samples from over 125 countries were submitted during the competition circuit.
Founder Vytautas Kratulis credited consistent systems across sourcing, cupping, roasting, quality control, and brewing for the achievement. The roaster was founded in 1999 and is Lithuania’s first specialty coffee company.
The team later celebrated the win at a World of Coffee event in Brussels. Kratulis noted that competitions provide an international benchmark and highlight collaborative work with producers and quality teams.
