To invent and present good-looking coffees has become an art of its own: Latte art. Throughout the world baristas are taking this art further every day. The innovations and the skills are more than amazing. In this championship you will be able to follow the worlds finest latte artists at close range when they present two identical arts in 3 different beverages. A latte, a macchiato, and a signature beverage. The two first pairs just made with the mug and milk. The signature beverage with any surface aid at the choice of the barista. To ensure that there are no coincident and that everything runs according to plans the competitor have to show the judges on a picture what they intend to make prior to the start.
The beverages will be judged immediately for its visual and taste and aroma qualities and the scores are openly shown as the competition unfolds. The visual judges will look for creativity, for performance, for identical patterns in the pairs, and for the contrast in the patterns. It is true that what your eyes see is what your mind believes, but just to ensure that the quality of the beverages are given the same attention as the art there are also technical judges.
In the end the 6 best competitors go to the final where they take the qualification scores with them. Lowest in the qualification will start first. Scores are shown and the next competitor knows what it takes to get in front on the result list. The winner will then be decided immediately after the number1 in the qualification has served the last beverage.
For further information go to the World Latte Art website
This competition is open to AASCA members, or those sponsored by a current member.
If you’re not a member, you’ll need to apply for membership
By signing this entry form, competitors acknowledge that they understand the following terms and conditions of entering the championship. Note that these terms and conditions include individual responsibilities and requirements of representation imposed upon all competitors in the championship.
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a) In all disputes, the Head Judges’ decision is final.
b) State Championships will only be held upon reaching minimum entrants numbers:
a. Minimum required entrants for State Barista Championship: 6
b. Minimum required entrants for State Cup Tasting Championship: 6
c. Minimum required entrants for State Latte Art Championship: 9
c) Travel and endorsement of state champions and national champions is dependent on minimum entrant numbers having been reached for the national semi-finals and finals. Final decision of travel and endorsement of competitors to national and world coffee events will be at Executive Committee discretion:
a. Minimum required entrants for Australian Barista Championship semi-finals: 4 x state champions
b. Minimum required entrants for Australian Cup Tasting Championship finals: 4 x state-champions
c. Minimum required entrants for Australian Latte Art Championship finals: 3 x state champions.
By signing this entry form, competitors acknowledge that they understand the following terms and conditions of entering the championship. Note that these terms and conditions include individual responsibilities and requirements of representation imposed upon the winner of the state and national Championships.
2. The Winner of the Australian Latte Art Championship (ALAC) is a representative of AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association (AASCA).
3. Upon entry in the Championship and in exchange for the opportunity to win the first prize, each entrant in the ABC undertakes that they will:
a) Permit AASCA to use the winner’s name and image in any format without charge for the purposes of promotion of the Association or the Australian Latte Art Championship.
b) Without limiting the generality of clause a, the formats referred to in clauses a may include: photographic, video, print, internet or any electronic media
c) When fulfilling these Terms and Conditions, actively work to uphold the good reputation of the AustralAasian Specialty Coffee Association and the Australian Latte Art Championship.
4. Upon entry in the Championship and in exchange for the opportunity to win the first prize, each entrant in the ALAC undertakes that, should they win the Championship, they will:
a) Be available to travel to compete in the next World Latte Art Championship.
b) Cover the costs of food, travel and miscellaneous costs while overseas. AASCA will provide airfares, accommodation and travel insurance only.
c) Include the name “AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association” or “AASCA” immediately before the name “Australian Latte Art Championship” or “Australian Latte Art Champion” in each instance in which the name “Australian Latte Art Championship” or “Australian Latte Art Champion” is mentioned.
d) Include the name “Australian Latte Art Championship” or “Australian Latte Art Champion” in each instance in which the name “World Latte Art Championship” or “World Latte Art Champion” is mentioned.
e) Without limiting the generality of clauses c) or d), the instances referred to in clauses c) and d) include mention verbally, in print or via any digital media.
f) Promote the AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association at every opportunity without charge to AASCA.
g) Promote the Australian Latte Art Championship as the only Australian pathway to the World Latte Art Championship at every opportunity without charge to AASCA.
h) During the period from the announcement of the ALAC winner until the announcement of the following year’s ALAC winner, perform such promotional or teaching tasks as AASCA may specify for a maximum duration of 100 hours without charge to AASCA, including attending AASCA’s Annual General Meeting, Trade Show and/or Conference.
j) Without limiting the generality of clauses h) or i), the tasks referred to in clauses h) and i) may include: participation in media interviews, live appearances, writing of columns for the Association newsletter or website, teaching or training.