2015 Shanghai Coffee Expo Championship Winners

When thousands of coffee professionals and enthusiasts gathered in Shanghai for the 2015 Coffee Expo, the real spotlight wasn’t just on the gear or the beans—it was on who could craft the best cup, pour the finest design, or taste with unmatched precision. Across five elite international coffee competitions held onsite, Chinese baristas and cuppers delivered standout performances that still resonate in specialty coffee circles today.

In 2015, five Chinese competitors took home top three honors across the World Barista Championship, World Latte Art Championship, World Cup Tasters Championship, World Brewers Cup, and World Pour Over Championship—each event showcasing a different skill in the specialty coffee craft.

World Barista Championship China Finalists

The national finals of the World Barista Championship, held at the 2015 Shanghai Coffee Expo, crowned three top baristas from China. The winner was Hu Ying, taking first place. Zhang Yuhong secured second, and Du Jianing earned third. These champions represented China’s growing barista talent on the global stage.

World Latte Art Championship China Results

In the World Latte Art Championship, also part of the 2015 Shanghai event, Wang Xuechao claimed first place. Li Chunhua finished as runner-up, and Zhang Zhen came in third. Their pours reflected precision, creativity, and control—hallmarks of top-tier latte artistry.

World Cup Tasters Championship China Podium

The World Cup Tasters Championship tested speed and taste discrimination among cuppers. China’s champion was Zhang Zhebin, with Cai Yihang taking second and Zhang Wenting placing third. These cuppers identified subtle differences across multiple coffees under tight time constraints.

World Brewers Cup & Pour Over Champions

In the World Brewers Cup, Wang Qileng took the top spot as champion. In the related pour over competition, the podium included champion Wang Qileng as well—note: the original Chinese source lists both Brewers Cup and hand pour titles under similar categories, and Wang Qileng is named as the overall brew/pour over winner, with Yin Shi and Wang Zhicheng appearing in various results. Clarifying further: the World Hand Pour Championship specifically named Wang Qileng as champion, with Yin Shi placing third. (Note: the original body also listed “” as a second place in some versions; here we reflect the clearest results from the source: champion Wang Qileng, third place Yin Shi.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the World Barista Championship at the 2015 Shanghai Coffee Expo?

Hu Ying was the champion of the World Barista Championship at the 2015 Shanghai Coffee Expo. Zhang Yuhong finished second and Du Jianing came in third among Chinese competitors in the national finals held at the event.

Who were the top three in the World Latte Art Championship at the 2015 Shanghai show?

The 2015 Shanghai Latte Art Championship winners were: first place Wang Xuechao, second place Li Chunhua, and third place Zhang Zhen. They showcased high-level pouring skill and design execution.

Who won the World Cup Tasters Championship in 2015 at Shanghai?

Zhang Zhebin was the champion of the World Cup Tasters Championship in 2015 at the Shanghai Coffee Expo. Cai Yihang was second and Zhang Wenting was third, all demonstrating expert taste discrimination.

Who were the pour over and brewers cup champions at the 2015 Shanghai Coffee Expo?

Wang Qileng won the World Brewers Cup and was also named the champion in the pour over (hand pour) category at the 2015 Shanghai Coffee Expo. Yin Shi placed third in the pour over championship. (Note: Wang Zhicheng was also listed as a second-place finisher in some sources; the primary confirmed results are Wang Qileng as pour over champion and Yin Shi as third.)

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