Millrock Free Pour Latte Art Championships

The Millrock Latte Art Competition sponsored by Nuova Simonelli, Barista Magazine, and Dillanos Coffee Roasters is one of Coffee Fest’s signature events, and is proud to be the richest barista competition in the world. Cream of the crop barista from around the world compete to strut their artistic and advanced espresso-pulling skills, in front of spectators and most importantly three judges, curtained off and sheltered by the headphones, so only the cup is judged and counts. To be able to create these beautiful patterns requires an advanced level of expertise and a rich, effervescent display of coffee creativity. The result? A drink with the prettiest crema, decked out with the finest detail and distinct design, that tastes nearly as good as fresh, ground coffee smells.

Forty contestants compete in two preliminary rounds held on Friday and Saturday morning, with 10 baristas moving on to the finals on Sunday. The Millrock Free Pour Latte Art Champion will walk away with $5,000, 2nd place $1,000 and 3rd place $500.

Forty contestants compete in two preliminary rounds held on Friday and Saturday morning, with 10 baristas moving on to the finals on Sunday. The Millrock Free Pour Latte Art Champion will walk away with $5,000, 2nd place $1,000 and 3rd place $500.

Contestants will be given five minutes to prepare the work area, adjust grind etc. Following the five minute preperation time, contestants will be given five minutes to produce as many as three different free-pour lattes. At the completion of the five minutes or three free pour lattes, the drinks will be judged based upon : esthetic beauty & balance > 1-25pts., color infusion > 1-25pts., definition > 1 25pts., and creativity > 1-15pts. No additives other than the espresso and milk may be used in this competition. The drink receiving the highest score from the judges will be used as the contestants submission.

To submit an application to be considered a competitor, please select one of our upcoming events :