Cagayan de Oro’s Gian James Maagad has won the Origami Cup Philippines 2026, earning the opportunity to represent the Philippines at the 2027 World Origami Cup Championship in Tokyo. Maagad topped a nationwide field of baristas and home brewers in the pour-over coffee brewing competition, which highlights the skill and artistry of brewing coffee using the Origami Dripper. The competition was the centerpiece of the Origami Coffee + Matcha Fest 2026, held September 5–6 at Greenfield District Central Park in Mandaluyong City. Congratulations!
Champion Maagad is shown holding the Origami Dripper, a ceramic coffee brewer handcrafted from Mino porcelain in Gifu, Japan.
He will represent the Philippines at the Origami World Cup 2027 in Japan, competing against champions from other countries
with photos by Gian James Maagad and Toyo Specialty Coffee + Matcha
