Aotearoa Latte Art Championship 2025

Ticketing Information
Public entry is free. Tickets are only required for competitors.

Aotearoa Latte Art Championship 2025
Pathway to the World Latte Art Championship 2026

Prize Package
The winner will receive flights and accommodation to represent New Zealand at the World Latte Art Championship 2026, held at World of Coffee San Diego in the USA. The event will take place from April 10–12, 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center, marking the 20th edition of the global competition.

Event Compliance
The event will be held in accordance with:

• World Latte Art Championship Rules & Regulations
• NZ Code of Conduct
• NZ Champions Terms & Conditions
• Additional event-specific rules as applicable

Event Overview

The Aotearoa Latte Art Championship 2025 is a platform that highlights technical skill and artistic expression in a live performance format.

Preliminary Round:

• 8-minute on-stage performance
• Competitors must present 

  • One set of free-pour lattes  & One set of designer lattes (may include etching, surface aids, or decoration)

• NOTE: The first set of free-pour lattes must be made with Oatly (compulsory requirement)
• The top six scoring competitors will advance to the final round

Final Round:

• 11-minute on-stage performance
• Competitors present three sets of matching latte art:
  • Two sets of free-pour lattes  & One set of designer lattes (may include etching, surface aids, or decoration)
• Judges will see photos of the intended designs; this photo will serve as the reference for scoring. Artistic impressions may be included but will not override the reference photo

Judging Criteria:

Visual attributes, Creativity, Consistency of matching pairs, Contrast, Overall presentation and performance

Competition Day Details

All competitors must be onsite at the venue by 7:00 AM for a mandatory main briefing. The event consists of a preliminary and a final round, with the top scorer crowned Aotearoa Latte Art Champion 2025

Provided On-Stage Equipment (Compulsory Use):

• Espresso Machines: 2 x La Marzocco Linea Mini (17g baskets)
• Grinder: Hey Cafe Buddy
• Coffee: Atomic Supremo
• Milk: Meadow Fresh Original (except for Oatly requirement)
• Alternative Milk: Oatly (compulsory in preliminary round free pour)
• Cups: Acme Cup Co. – Tasters Large
  • Outside Diameter: 105 mm
  • Base Diameter: 49 mm
  • Height: 74 mm
  • Volume: 310 ml

Additional Feature: Art Bar-ish Instagram Competition
A separate, social media-based competition will also take place: the Art Bar-ish Instagram Competition, inspired by the global stage’s Art Bar concept.

Each competitor will select their favourite pour, which will be photographed and posted on the NZSCA Instagram account. Once all images are live, the public will be invited to vote by liking their favourite design.

The image with the most likes will be crowned the Art Bar-ish Champion, with the winner receiving a trophy, grinder, and other assorted prizes.

View the Rules and Regulations here>

New Zealand Code of Conduct and competition rules and regulations agreement>

Many thanks to our confirmed sponsors to date:

Principal Sponsor: Meadow Fresh

Event Sponsors: La Marzocco, AMC Roastery Supply NZ, Cafetto, Acme CupCo, Oatly and Atomic Coffee Roasters

Please view the NZSCA ticketing terms & conditions >