About this Event
Episode XV - Welcome to the Jungle
Possibly the greatest Latte Art Smackdown in the world.
64 baristas competing over 4 weeks of heats in a knockout competition that is the ultimate test of nerves, skill and ambition.
Only two barista per company.
Only hearts, rosettas , tulips and winged tulips allowed.
£20 entry - all of which goes into the prize pool (plus booking fees)
More cash & prizes donated by some of the greatest coffee companies in the U.K.
Tougher rules, higher standards, more pressure.
This is your chance for cash, prizes & GLORY!!!!
Heats - doors 6:30, start 7:00, finish 8:30
Friday September 11th
Friday September 18th
Friday September 25th
Friday October 2nd
Finals -doors 6:30, start 7:00, finish 9:00
Friday October 9th
SMACKDOWN26
RULES OF ENTRY
1. Can bring your own jugs or use ours
2. Knockout competition
3. One barista at a time
4. 2 x 5oz Acme flat white cup
5. Kaffeine barista will pour your shots
6. Steam your own milk and split your jugs
7. Pour your best latte art
8. Cup handle to the right-hand side
9. Latte art at 6 o’clock
10. Hearts, Tulips, Winged Tulips & Rosettas only -
Heats
Round one - all hearts
Round two - all tulips
Finals
Round one - top 16 - all hearts
Round two - top 8 - all tulips
Round three - top 4 - all rosettas
Battle for 3rd - baristas own choice
Battle for 1st - baristas own choice
11.Choose your best cup
12. Put it forward
13. Pour left over milk into glass at front
Judges are looking for texture of milk, contrast of colours, fullness of cup, symmetry, size & definition of pattern, level of difficulty, any spillages, any milk wastage & finger placement on cup. Judges decision is final.
Event venue & nearby stays
Kaffeine, 15 Eastcastle Street, London, United Kingdom
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