Old Quarter Coffee Latte Art Smackdown - Coolangatta

Join us from 6 pm on the 10th of APRIL at Old Quarter Coffee Coolangatta to decide the best latte art barista in our first-ever Latte Art Smackdown on the Gold Coast. 

Blood, sweat and coffee will be poured into swans, tulips and all sorts of shapes as the best local baristas battle head-to-head to decide who's the latte art champion and take the title of Latte-weight champion of the world ...Gold Coast. Careers are on the line, as these baristas fight to prove they've got what it takes to pour the best latte art in this knock-out style smackdown.

It's a night to have a laugh and a good time whilst watching the best baristas in the area showcase their amazing skills and hard work. 

The only thing we take more seriously than coffee... is competition. Let there be blood. 

Proudly supported by Pesado 58.5 and Breakfast Shirts.

Tickets:

Spectator tickets are $5 and include a complimentary entry drink ($8 value) on entry PLUS a $10 coffee sample pack (for home) PLUS a free coffee voucher ($5 value) for your next visit to one of our Old Quarter Gold Coast locations. $23 total value.

Competitor tickets are $25 and include a complimentary entry drink ($8 value) on entry PLUS a $10 coffee sample pack (for home) PLUS a free coffee voucher ($5 value) for your next visit to one of our Old Quarter Gold Coast locations. $23 total value. 

AS WELL AS a chance to win a $500 first prize, plus extras from our amazing sponsors for 1st and 2nd prizes.

Competition Format:

• 12 Competitors: All participants will be drawn at random from a bucket.
• Knockout Rounds:

  Round 1:

  • 6 heats, 12 competitors.
  • Pouring: Rosettas.

  Round 2:

  • 3 heats, 6 competitors.
  • Pouring: Tulips.

  Round 3:

  • 2 heats, 4 competitors (includes a wildcard from Round 2).
  • Pouring: Swans.

  Final Round:

  • Free Pour.
  • Determines Winner and 2nd Place. No 3rd place.

Competition Rules:

• Shots: Single shots in 6oz ACF cups. No double rizzies. Shots will be prepared by OQ staff only.
• Milk Stretching: Competitors will stretch their own milk using a LM GB5 s. Scissors/Paper/Rock will decide the left or right side wand.
• Tools: Competitors may bring their own jugs. No etching tools – free pours only.

Judging Criteria:

• 3 judges will evaluate based on:
  • Centering
  • Contrast/Definition
  • Symmetry/Balance
  • Quality of milk texturing
  • Technical difficulty