From winning the Singapore National Barista Championship in 2025 to finishing among the world's Top 10 in 2026, Jervis Tan has achieved a remarkable milestone while representing Singapore and Oaks Coffee Roasters on the international stage.
Singapore's specialty coffee community has another achievement to celebrate. Jervis Tan has placed 10th at the World Barista Championship (WBC) 2026 in Panama, marking an impressive debut at one of the world's most prestigious coffee competitions.
Representing Singapore and Oaks Coffee Roasters, Jervis competed against leading baristas from around the world, bringing his technical expertise, coffee knowledge and passion for the craft to the global stage.
For Jervis, this achievement represents more than a competition result. It marks the next chapter in a journey shaped by years of dedication, a willingness to take on new challenges and a commitment to continually pushing the boundaries of his craft.
From National Barista Champion to World Top 10
Jervis's journey to the World Barista Championship began in 2025, when he entered the Singapore National Barista Championship for the first time and clinched the champion title.
That victory earned him the opportunity to represent Singapore at the 2026 World Barista Championship. Just a year later, he achieved a Top 10 finish in his first appearance at the international competition.
While Jervis was already an accomplished competitor, his experience had largely been built through latte art. He is a five-time Singapore Latte Art Champion and a two-time World Latte Art Championship finalist, with years of experience competing at both national and international levels.
The World Barista Championship presented a different challenge. Beyond pouring latte art, competitors are assessed on their technical skills, sensory expertise, creativity and ability to present coffee through a structured competition performance.
Moving into a new competitive discipline required Jervis to draw on his existing experience while developing a broader understanding of coffee and the skills needed to compete at the highest level.
His 10th-place finish is a significant milestone in that journey, demonstrating his ability to take on a new challenge and perform on the world stage.
Training for the World Stage While Opening a New Roastery
Behind every competition performance are countless hours of preparation, practice and refinement. For Jervis, preparing for the World Barista Championship came alongside an equally significant milestone for the team at Oaks Coffee Co.
In July 2026, Oaks Coffee Roasters, the roastery behind Oaks Coffee Co, opened its doors at 619H Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269728.
The opening marked a new chapter for the team, creating a dedicated space for coffee roasting and further developing its involvement in specialty coffee.
For Jervis, this period meant balancing competition training with the demands of establishing a new roastery. While working alongside the team to build and grow the space, he continued preparing for the championship that would take him to Panama to represent Singapore.
It was a period that brought together two important parts of his professional journey: contributing to the growth of a local coffee business and pursuing excellence as an international coffee competitor.
The team also participated in Another Coffee Festival in early September 2026, remaining actively involved in Singapore's specialty coffee community in the lead-up to the competition.
Representing Singapore on the International Coffee Stage
The World Barista Championship brings together some of the world's leading coffee professionals to showcase their technical ability, creativity and understanding of coffee.
For Singapore's coffee community, having a local competitor reach the world stage is an opportunity to celebrate the talent and dedication of the people behind the industry.
Jervis's journey reflects the different paths that coffee professionals can take to develop their craft. His experience in latte art provided a strong foundation, while his national barista championship victory opened the door to a new competitive challenge.
Finishing 10th in the world in his first WBC appearance is a proud achievement for Jervis and the team at Oaks Coffee Roasters. It is also a reminder of the work that goes into representing Singapore internationally, from preparation and technical practice to the support of colleagues, mentors and the wider coffee community.
A Proud Milestone for Oaks Coffee Roasters
At Oaks Coffee Roasters, coffee is about more than the final cup. It is also about the people, knowledge and craftsmanship behind it.
Jervis's achievement is a proud moment for the team as it continues to develop its presence in Singapore's specialty coffee scene. His journey from national barista champion in 2025 to a World Barista Championship Top 10 finish in 2026 reflects the dedication required to keep learning, improving and taking on new challenges.
As Oaks Coffee Roasters continues to grow, the team looks forward to sharing more of its journey with the community, from the coffees it roasts to the people and stories that shape its approach to specialty coffee.
Congratulations to Jervis on this incredible milestone, and thank you to everyone who supported him throughout his journey to Panama.
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Watch Jervis Tan at the World Barista Championship 2026
Relive Jervis Tan's journey at the 2026 World Barista Championship in Panama through his competition performances. From the opening round to the semi-finals, watch how he represented Singapore on the world stage and earned his place among the world's Top 10 baristas in his first appearance.
Round 1 — World Barista Championship 2026
Watch Jervis's opening-round performance as he takes on the world's leading baristas.
Watch Jervis Tan's Round 1 performance on YouTube
Semi-Finals — World Barista Championship 2026
Follow Jervis into the semi-finals as he continues his campaign representing Singapore at the international championship.
Watch Jervis Tan's Semi-Final performance on YouTube