Aotearoa Latte Art Championship '24

The NZ Latte Art Championship 2024 highlights artistic expression in a competition platform that challenges the barista in an on-demand performance. All are welcome to come and watch the art being poured!

The NZ Championship 2024 comprises two rounds: preliminary and final rounds.

The preliminary round will take place on stage eight (8) minutes, where two identical free-pour lattes and two identical designer lattes are produced.

The highest-scoring six competitors will compete in the final round entirely on stage ten (10) minutes. In the final of this championship, the baristas present two identical samples of ‘art in a cup’ for three different beverages: two separate sets of matching free-pour lattes and one set of matching designer pattern lattes (which may incorporate etching, or similar techniques, and surface decoration).

The first two pours will be made only with a jug of milk. The designer latte can be made with any surface aid of the barista's choice. To ensure that the presented art is what the barista intends to deliver, the judges will be given a photo of the intended design before the start of the presentation. Artistic impressions of the design are allowed alongside the image (photo) but the photo shall be the point of reference to the judges scoring.

The beverages will be judged immediately for visual attributes, identical patterns in the pairs, the contrast in the patterns, and the barista's overall performance.

Provided on stage, compulsory use:
Milk: Meadow Fresh Original

Machines: La Marzocco, single group machines TBC x 2, 17gram baskets

Grinder: Hey Cafe Buddy

Coffee: Grey Roasting

Cups Acme Cup Co: Tasters Large