The Guild of Fine Food has announced the results of this year’s Great Taste, and among the 2026 award-winning coffees there were a total of 192 1-star awards, 70 2-star awards and 17 3-star awards assigned. Some of this year’s award-winning coffee companies include:

• Candover from Moon Roast Coffee,
• Panama Jazz from Cafe de Panama, and
• 09 single origin from All Things Bloom.

This year, over 15,000 products were entered into Great Taste from 3,919 companies in 116 countries, a record number, including products from 9 countries entering for the first time.

Out of all this year’s entries 4,286 (28.50%) received a 1-star award, deeming them ‘simply delicious’, 1,596 (10.61%) received a 2-star award, which means the judges felt they were ‘outstanding’, and 306 (2.03%) received the highly coveted ‘exquisite and extraordinary’ 3-star award.

The much sought after, and distinctive, black and gold logo is recognised by 58% of the UK adult population. Of those adults, 74% say a Great Taste award makes a product more tempting, 73% say the logo is a trustworthy recommendation and 54% use Great Taste as a signpost for discovering new products (YouGov, December 2025).

Over 105 days, across the Guild’s judging rooms in London, Dorset, Engla d and Italy, over 800 industry experts took part in the unique judging process that makes Great Taste the most respected food and drink accreditation scheme in the world. The panel included chefs, critics, product developers, retailers, writers, and other specialists from the world of food and drink. They were presented with each product stripped of all branding, packaging and other identifying features, and had to unanimously decide what rating to give it.

Taste is considered first and foremost, followed by appearance, aroma, texture, and mouthfeel. Each entry is judged on its own merit and not compared to others in the same class. A short factual description from the producer helps guide the judgement with any relevant information.

Perhaps the least well-known element of Great Taste is the judges’ feedback which is shared with the producers irrespective of whether they have achieved a star-rating. This constructive analysis can be instrumental in product development, helping producers refine recipes, improve consistency, and understand how their products perform in a competitive market.

“Food security is becoming an increasingly pressing issue across the globe, so it feels more pertinent now than at any other time in our thirty-year history to be supporting and promoting independent producers and retailers,” said John Farrand, managing director, Guild of Fine Food. “Our directory of award recipients is a rich source of data, guiding people from all walks of life to make informed decisions about their food & drink choices. Great Taste is all about celebrating craftmanship and dedication to well-sourced local ingredients and traditional, often simple production methods which is more important now than ever.”

Moon Roast Coffee is a recipient of a Great Taste 2026 3-star award. Commenting on the award, Francis Bradshaw, founder and owner, said, “Moon Roast was founded in 2012, inspired by a desire to evolve and innovate a family heritage in the trade. In the beginning it was something that I did late into the night, after the ‘day job’, hence the name Moon Roast. Even in those early stages it was something I felt deeply passionate about, and I am proud to have grown it into an established business in its own right. Fast forward to 2026 and we have now been winning Great Taste awards for over a decade. The novelty never wears off, but each award gives us validation in what we do.”

She noted that Candover is a customer favourite that Moon Roast recently revisited and refined. “The name comes from the beautiful valley that we over look here in Hampshire, as it is especially close to our hearts. We originally set out to create a bright, fresh and approachable blend that performs consistently across all brew methods,” said Bradshaw. “After our recent adjustments we have managed to keep the balance and character people love, whilst elevating the flavour to Great Taste 3-star level.”