We’re right here on the World of Espresso Copenhagen within the spacious Bella Middle. Deep in Corridor D, the ultimate rounds of the World Espresso Championship’s latte artwork and cocktail competitions are happening—and in a number of quick hours we’ll have new world champions. Who will it’s? Solely time will inform.
The 2024 World Latte Artwork Championship’s finalists are taking the stage to pour for his or her lives—comply with alongside as we cowl all of it!
World Latte Artwork Championship pictures by Elizabeth Chai for Sprudge.
Elly (Jiyu Lee) (She/Her) ONEWAY Coaching Middle, South Korea
First up is Elly (Jiyu Lee) of ONEWAY Coaching Middle in South Korea. Elly’s remaining spherical options two free-pour lattes “Flying Pig” and “(Winnie the Pooh) Eeyore” and her designer (etched) latte artwork “Goofy Face” is an homage to the Disney character utilizing a black dye.
Sarawut Manngan (He/Him) CP-Meiji.co.ltd, Thailand
Manngan celebrates a midsommar Copenhagen Christmas on stage, free-pouring a jolly Santa Claus and a moose. The designer latte is an cute snow man “Snow Boy” with a carrot-nose coloured with an orange dye.
Manuela Fensore (She/Her) World Latte Artwork & Espresso Middle, Italy
Fensore delights judges with latte artwork and poetry. “Within the savannah behind the bushes, lives a giraffe so good within the breeze, with the neck so lengthy she arrives so excessive, discovering snacks so near the sky!” Fensore free-pours a giraffe and a fox and etches an elephant carrying a basket of apples, highlighted with a crimson dye.
Yi-Chen Xie (He/Him) 啡Style cafe & 咖啡教學, Taiwan
Yi-Chen Xie’s presentation highlights “the king of the ocean, king of the land, and the king of the sky.” Free pours options creative interpretations of a blue whale and a moose. The designer drink featured a dragon with black dye.
Guoqiang Liu (He/Him) Hexagon Espresso Buying and selling Ltd., Co, China
Guoqiang Liu affords a lesson in latte artwork principle within the finals spherical on the World Latte Artwork Championship—Liu emphasised the significance of visible mild steadiness in latte artwork, and has been perfecting unique designs for over 4 years. Liu free-poured a squirrel on a department, a flying eagle, and etched a lion.
Dario Pieber (He/Him) Lease a Barista GmbH, Switzerland
Dario Pieber of Lease a Barista GmbH in Switzerland spent twenty hours every week perfecting his signature pours for the 2024 World Latte Artwork Championship. Pieber competes creating free-pour renditions of “Tremendous Mario” and “African Lion” in addition to a designer/etched “Puss in Boots”.
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