You’ve seen them on Instagram, and now they are at work right in front of you. Phoenix, rosetta or swan; you name it, the legends will pour it, teaching you their technical skills along the way.
Latte Art Live is back, with the world’s best baristas set to pour the unimaginable. Expect a series of tournaments, showcases and hands-on workshops at The New York Coffee Festival.
Here's what to expect:
The latte art tournament
Watch 32 baristas go head-to-head in a battle of skills and technical abilities across a series of rounds, where only one will emerge victorious to win the $1,000 grand prize. With three world-class judges on the panel and rounds featuring matcha, oat milk and dairy milk, cheer on your favourite baristas as they create latte art you never thought possible.
Try your hand at latte art
Take part in 30-minute hands-on workshops where the pros will teach you the techniques and skills behind jaw-dropping latte art. With a rotating cast of baristas, pop back as many times as you like to learn different skill sets, from colored latte art to flying phoenixes.
Witness live demonstrations
Join the pros as they walk through their favourite tips and tricks on creating the perfect latte art to be envied. From hearts to seahorses and rosettas to swans, gather round and watch your favourite baristas free pour magic right in front of your eyes.
11:30am | Latte Art for Beginners – Joseph Gonzalez aka @thebxbarista & Javi Alvarez aka @lifeofjavi_
12.15pm | Hearts with EM – Emillee Bryant aka @emstagrim
1:00pm | Introduction to Free Pour & Seahorses – Donald Perdomo aka @the_barefoot_barista
1:45pm | Coffee Masters: Meet the Competitors
3:15pm | Latte Art en Espanol - Nestor Castillo aka @Nexpresso.barista
4:00pm | Tempo and Rhythm - Fernando Hernandez @baristas_Brew
4:45pm | Round of Paws – Mohsin Uddin aka @one_moh_pour & Chateau Le Woof aka @chateaulewoof
5:30pm | Proph's Latte Art Exhibition – Walter "Proph" Alarcon aka @immaculate_artistry
10:15am | Don’t break hearts. Pour them like a pro - Jenna Gotthelf, aka @jennahhhhhhhhh, representing Willa’s, aka @willas_kitchen
11:30am | History of Latte Art - Hosted by Latte Art Instructor aka @DqFlook
12:15pm | Latte Art Session - Frisson Espresso by Tulian Sanchez & Rob @frissionespresso @tulian_the_barista & @robthebarist
1:45pm | Cafe’cito Hour - Maxie De Los Santos aka @maxiethebarista
2:30pm | How to make a swan - Sean Ben-Zvi aka @seansswans
3:15pm - 5:30pm | Espresso State of Mind Latte Art Tournament aka @espressostateofmind
10:00am | Introduction to Free Pour & Seahorses - Donald Perdomo aka @dundy_latte
10:45pm | Free pour Latte Art - Marquis Hernandez aka @dhmonzon_5
11.30am | Latte Art for Beginners – Joseph Gonzalez aka @thebxbarista & Javi Alvarez aka @lifeofjavi_
12.15pm | Frisson Espresso - Tulian Sanchez & Rob @frissionespresso @tulian_the_barista & @robthebarist
1:45pm - 4:00pm | Espresso State of Mind Latte Art Tournament aka @espressostateofmind