Seattle, WA – May 2026 – Podium Coffee Club has announced that Wenbo “Joe” Yang, winner of the 2026 U.S. Coffee Roasting Championship, will be its featured roaster for May 2026.
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Yang claimed the national title earlier in March of 2026, after competing against some of the country’s most accomplished coffee professionals. The competition tests roasters on their ability to evaluate green coffee, develop roast profiles, and produce exceptional cup quality under rigorous judging standards.
Yang’s U.S. Coffee Roasting Championship win adds to an unprecedented portfolio of wins that also includes 2024 US Latte Art champion, and 2023 US Brewers’s Cup champion.
For Podium Coffee Club, which exclusively features coffees from roasters who have stood on the podium at major coffee competitions, the timing could not be more fitting.
Podium was created to elevate people through coffee,” said Podium Coffee Club co-founder Sam LaRobardiere. “Behind every exceptional cup is someone operating at the very peak of their craft. Wenbo Yang’s championship win is a celebration of that truth—and a reflection of the standard Podium holds itself to with every coffee we send to our subscribers.”
Each month, Podium Coffee Club delivers freshly roasted whole-bean coffees sourced from the most decorated roasters in the United States. The company has earned recognition from publications including Bon Appétit, Forbes, Wired, and CNN, which named it the Best Tasting Coffee Subscription of 2025.
Yang’s May feature represents a rare opportunity for Podium subscribers to experience coffee roasted by the reigning national champion shortly after his victory.
The Specialty Coffee Association organizes the U.S. Coffee Roasting Championship as part of the broader U.S. Coffee Championships. The competition is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious demonstrations of roasting skill in the American specialty coffee industry.
Podium Coffee Club’s mission is to highlight the craft and excellence of these elite roasters while bringing their coffees to discerning coffee drinkers across the US.
“Our goal is simple,” LaRobardiere added. “We want to help more people experience the kind of coffee and roasting expertise that wins championships.”
Coffee from Yang’s roastery, Cozy Monster, will ship to all active Podium Coffee Club members in May of 2026.
More information about Podium Coffee Club can be found at podiumcoffeeclub.com.
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