Water is the main ingredient in coffee — and the most overlooked. This beginner-friendly workshop breaks down how water shapes flavor in the cup, led by Simon Gautherin (Australian Brewers Cup Champion 2026, Q Grader, APAX LAB) and team.

Champion Conversations is part of Champions of Coffee — a platform by Goldchild, founded by Jeff Rambo, built to represent timeless excellence in modern coffee.

This session brings together Jeff Rambo, U.S. AeroPress Champion and founder of Goldchild, and Simon Gautherin, 2026 Australian Brewers Cup Champion, Q Grader, and co-founder of APAX LAB.

Together, they’ll explore modern coffee, competition, and what it takes to perform at the highest level of the craft.

Join us in the cafe for a special tasting of competition-level coffee sourced by La Bodega and brewed by U.S. AeroPress Champion Jeff Rambo.

A rare opportunity to experience coffee at its highest level — precise, intentional, and served as it was meant to be tasted.

Featured Coffee:

Ecuador — Sidra

Pablo Ponce • Pichincha • 2450 masl

Washed

A deeper dive into how specific ions influence extraction and flavor. Led by Simon Gautherin and the APAX team, this session explores the science behind water composition and its direct impact on how coffee tastes.

Join us in the cafe for a guided tea experience in collaboration with Hugo Tea Co.

We’ll be approaching tea the same way we approach coffee — with a focus on origin, clarity, and story. Guests will move through a curated tasting flight of single origin teas, alongside a signature collaborative drink crafted for the experience.

Goldchild After Dark is our after-hours experience featuring the unveiling of our Coffee & Spirits menu, paired with a live listening set by DJ Big Chunk—bringing the sound of Goldchild to life through music, atmosphere, and a curated drink experience. Sponsored by Camel Gin.

Prodigal Coffee (Scott Rao) and APAX Lab (Simon Gautherin) take over the bar at Goldchild for a rare service experience, bringing together two leading voices in modern coffee.

Scott Rao is one of the most influential figures in the industry — a globally respected consultant, author, and roasting expert whose work has shaped how top roasters approach quality, consistency, and technique.

Simon Gautherin is the 2026 Australian Brewers Cup Champion, Q Grader, and co-founder of APAX Lab, focused on advancing coffee through water chemistry, competition, and precision-driven brewing.

Together, they’ll showcase modern coffee through a focused, high-level service built on precision, intention, and world-class execution.

2025 U.S. AeroPress Champion and Goldchild founder Jeff Rambo takes over the Mavam Under Counter Espresso Station at World of Coffee for a focused service experience showcasing competition-level precision and modern espresso.

Known for his approach to clarity, intention, and execution, Jeff brings the Goldchild standard to the WOC floor — serving coffee at the highest level, one shot at a time.

A private, three-course chef’s table experience hosted by Jeff Rambo and Ela Mosquera, pairing three coffees with Swedish pastries and desserts by Ela — rooted in the ritual of fika, where specialty coffee, delicious pastries, and conversation come together with intention.