Specialty Coffee in Venezuela 2026: What Is Coming

If you still think Venezuela is only about oil and crisis, you are missing one of the most interesting stories in Latin American coffee. 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the Venezuelan coffee renaissance — and three events prove it.

I feel it up close. As a Venezuelan living in Peru, specialty coffee is that connection between two worlds that normally do not touch. And seeing what is happening in my home country fills me with something more than nostalgia — it is hope.

EICEV 2026 — The International Coffee Expo

From July 10 to 12, the Simón Bolívar Park in La Carlota, Caracas, will host the third edition of EICEV (International Coffee Expo). This is not just another event — it is the meeting point for the entire Venezuelan coffee chain.

51 coffee samples from across the country will be evaluated. Producers from Táchira, Mérida, Trujillo, Monagas, and other states will present their best lots. And most importantly: international buyers will be there, looking for what Venezuela has to offer.

EICEV is not just an expo — it is a statement. Venezuela still produces coffee. And not just any coffee: specialty coffee that is beginning to gain recognition beyond its borders.

If you are a producer, roaster, or simply an enthusiast, EICEV is the event you cannot miss this July. The location in La Carlota is strategic — the most important urban park in Caracas, with easy access and infrastructure that has already proven capable of hosting events of this caliber.

IV National Barista Championship

In March 2026, the IV National Barista Championship of Venezuela was held, and the result was historic: Marco Arévalo took the title and will now represent Venezuela at the World Barista Championship in Panama in October 2026.

Why does this matter? Because a barista championship is not just a latte art competition. It is a quality standard. It says: "this is the level we aspire to." And having a Venezuelan representative at the WBC means Venezuelan coffee is no longer just nostalgia — it is competitive on a global level.

Arévalo did not win only on technique. He won because his presentation included a complete analysis of the coffee he used: origin, process, cup profile, and a service proposal that reflected Venezuelan coffee identity. That is specialty coffee in its purest form.

Caracas Quiere Café — The fair that grew

The fifth edition of Caracas Quiere Café already has a date: July 25 to 27, 2026. And the numbers speak for themselves: 8,000+ visitors in the previous edition, more than 40 participating coffee shops, and an audience that understands quality more every day.

Caracas Quiere Café is not a traditional specialty fair. It is a consumer event that is educating the general public. When someone who drinks supermarket commercial coffee tries a V60 of Mérida coffee, something changes in their head. And that is exactly what this fair achieves.

The event includes guided tastings, barista workshops, sustainability talks, and a vendor area where you can buy direct-origin coffee. It is the kind of event that makes you feel Venezuelan coffee has a future.

What this means for Kaffelito

Everything. Kaffelito was born from the idea that Venezuelan coffee deserves to be known. Not as a nostalgic memory, but as a present, competitive product. The Venezuela Special Edition we launched in 2026 is our contribution to that narrative.

Coffee from Caracas with notes of cacao, red fruits, and panela. A coffee that tells a story. And that, alongside events like EICEV and Caracas Quiere Café, is proving that Venezuela has a lot to say in the world of specialty coffee.

The renaissance is real

Venezuelan coffee has been in the shadows for decades. But 2026 is the year the light begins to break through. With international events, baristas competing globally, and an audience that increasingly values quality over quantity, the future of Venezuelan coffee looks different.

And we, from Peru, are proud to be part of that story. Because coffee does not understand borders — it understands quality. And Venezuelan quality is ready to be discovered.

If you want to try Venezuelan specialty coffee, our Venezuela Special Edition is available in the store. A coffee that connects two stories — that of Peru and that of Venezuela — in every cup.