28/05/2026
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臺灣卓越盃咖啡國際競標停辦聲明
Statement on the Cancellation of Cup of Excellence Taiwan
自2021年起，台灣咖啡研究室（TCL）與卓越咖啡聯盟（ACE）攜手合作，透過國際評鑑與競標，臺灣咖啡在全球20餘國，用實力創下累積拍賣4,165公斤，單年均價每公斤 NT$5,760的紀錄，這份成就來自所有咖啡農、國內外買家、贊助夥伴與每位協助賽事與推廣的志工朋友。TCL在此致上最真誠的感謝，謝謝你們讓世界看見臺灣。
Since 2021, Taiwan Coffee Laboratory (TCL) has collaborated with Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) to organize and host international competitions and auctions, through which Taiwanese coffee proved its quality in more than 20 countries worldwide with a total cumulative auction weight of 4,165 kg and an average price of NT$5,760 per kilogram in a single event. This incredible achievement belongs to our coffee producers, our local and international buyers, our sponsors, and every volunteer who assisted with the competitions or their promotion. We salute you for putting Taiwan onto the map of coffee origins!
然而，臺灣咖啡正面臨來自國際的挑戰：年初以來，ACE五度要求暫停臺灣卓越盃計畫。對於ACE相關主張，TCL隨即提出產業資料、數據分析與制度說明，持續爭取續辦可能，並兩度於美國以及泰國，為臺灣咖啡農當面向ACE執行董事請命。
即便在雙方對合作基礎有重大歧見、續辦條件朝令夕改的情況下，TCL自始至終，皆未放棄任何讓臺灣以自身名稱站上國際舞台的可能。遺憾的是，最終仍未能扭轉ACE停辦賽事之決定。
However, Taiwanese coffee now faces challenges from abroad. Since January, ACE has demanded the suspension of Cup of Excellence Taiwan on five separate occasions. In response to ACE demands and to advocate for the program's continuation, TCL presented industry data, agricultural analysis, and protocol explanations. In the U.S. and Thailand, TCL twice appealed directly to the ACE Executive Director on behalf of Taiwanese producers. Even as the spirit of collaboration between ACE and TCL worsened and the conditions for the program's continuation constantly shifted, we never once stopped fighting for Taiwan to compete internationally under its own name. Regrettably, we were ultimately unable to sway ACE's desire to suspend the competition.
儘管臺灣卓越盃窒礙難行，我們過去五年的努力並非白費，臺灣咖啡走向國際市場的腳步亦不會因此停歇。TCL已著手籌備全新國際賽事與拍賣，並取得關鍵國際夥伴的支持。新賽事將更符合臺灣產業現況、透過多元透明且具臺灣產業主體性的方式，延續產地價值與國際買家的信任，持續推動臺灣精品咖啡在世界舞台上發光發熱。我們誠摯邀請所有農友、買家與產業夥伴持續同行。
Although we once again face seemingly insurmountable odds, our efforts over the past five years were not in vain, and Taiwanese coffee's journey abroad does not end here. TCL has already begun preparations for a new competition and auction, securing the support of key international partners. The new event will be tailored to the state of Taiwan's coffee industry, adopting a diverse, transparent, and Taiwan-led approach. This initiative aims to sustain the value of the origin and the trust of international buyers, thereby continuing to highlight the brilliance of Taiwanese specialty coffee on the world stage. We hope you will join us on this exciting new adventure.
▌ TCL台灣咖啡研究室
Taiwan Coffee Laboratory 台灣咖啡研究室
