L-R, Runner Up, Daniel Woodhouse, Third Place, John Huang, and Champion Bryan Rajeyya. Photo credit Justin Park @justin_park_j
Stunning Images of the day are available on our Latte Art Championship Facebook page here>
With thanks to Justin Park & Kerri Goodman
Final Ranking & Scores:
Champion Bryan Rajeyya 396
Runner Up Daniel Woodhouse 380
Third Place John Huang 368
Fourth Place Jenny Kim 362
Fifth Place Subin Choi 300
Sixth Place Takashi Ueno 295
Round One Scores:
Daniel Woodhouse Grey Roasting 326
Bryan Rajeyya Grey St. Kitchen 321
John Huang Demi Urgos 316
Subin Choi Independent 300
Jenny (Yu Jeong) Kim Atomic Coffee Roasters 280
Takashi Ueno Café Agora 210
Sienna Gao Grey St. Kitchen 189
Art Bar-ish Winner Daniel Woodhouse with his happy poodle. Taking home a white X54 and additional goodies.
Latte Art Championship Overview Structure
This competition takes place over a day and consists of two rounds, a preliminary round and a final round. Each competitor competes in the initial round, and then the top six will compete again in the final round to determine the winner. The latte artist with the highest score will become the Aotearoa Latte Art Champion 2024. Please note that this is only a summary description of the event and that the Official Rules and Regulations outline and control the detailed structure and rules for this championship.
Saturday 3 August:
Milk Wizards up to compete:
- 9:05am Daniel Woodhouse Representing: Grey Roasting Co. Hamilton
- 9:16am Jenny (Yu Jeong) Kim Representing: Atomic Coffee Roasters, Auckland
- 9:45am John Huang Representing: Demi Urgos, Hamilton
- 9:56am Sienna Gao Representing: Grey St Kitchen, Hamilton, Waikato
- 10:25am Bryan Rajeyya Representing: Grey St Kitchen, Hamilton, Waikato
- 10:36am Takashi Ueno Representing: Agora Cafe, Hamilton
- 11:05am Subin Choi Representing: Independent, Wellington
11:45am Finalist Announcement
Final:
- 12:30 pm Bryan Rajeyya, Grey St Kitchen, Hamilton
- 1:05 pm Takashi Ueno, Agora Cafe, Hamilton
- 1:40 pm John Huang Demi Urgos, Hamilton
- 2:15 pm Subin Choi, Independent, Wellington
- 2:50 pm Jenny (Yu Jeong) Kim, Atomic Coffee Roasters, Auckland
- 3:25 pm Daniel Woodhouse Grey Roasting Co. Hamilton
5:30 Crowning of Champion
Many thanks to our sponsors:
Principal Sponsor: Meadow Fresh
Event Sponsors: La Marzocco, AMC Roastery Supply NZ, Cafetto, Acme CupCo, Grey Roasting Co
Thanks to our sponsors who are providing the following on stage as part of compulsory use during the championship:
Milk: Meadow Fresh Original
Machines: La Marzocco, Mini Linea x 2, 17gram baskets
Grinder: Hey Cafe Buddy
Coffee: Grey Roasting
Cups: Acme Cup Co, Tasters Large Dimensions:
Outside diameter: 105mm
Base diameter: 49mm
Height: 74mm
Volume: 310ml
Further information:
World Latte Art Championship 2024, more information>
View the Rules and Regulations here>
View the New Zealand Code of Conduct and Competition Rules and Regulations Agreement>
View the NZSCA ticketing terms and conditions >
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou ngā hāpori tautoko ki tēnei kaupapa
A massive thank you to all of our generous supporters:
Meadow Fresh via Goodman Fielder
Principal Sponsor & Fresh Milk Sponsor: three-year 2024/25/26
At Meadow Fresh, we believe that great coffee starts with the best ingredients. As the “The Milk Behind the Masters,” we take pride in offering the highest quality milk products that perfectly complement the coffee. We understand that every element is important in crafting a truly delicious cup, and because of this we are committed to being a trusted partner of the New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association, supporting the talented baristas, roasters, and coffee enthusiasts who are pushing the boundaries of coffee culture in Aotearoa.
Espresso Machinery Sponsor: three-year 2024/25/26
We love supporting our industry and coffee community in New Zealand, for this reason La Marzocco has long been associated with specialty coffee and the places that care deeply for the quality of the coffee served.
The championship machine is the Linea Mini, which has all the performance of a professional machine yet is a cute domestic machine that brings café quality coffee to home, work and smaller hospo spots.
La Marzocco delivers real innovation in espresso machines and none more so than back in 1939 when we patented and made the first espresso machine with horizontal boilers, which is now an industry standard.
This was a game changer and our horizontal boiler design improved workflow, speed of service and provided baristas with an endless supply of steam to ensure perfectly textured milk.
To this day we still make beautifully designed machines with careful consideration of what baristas need, which is why La Marzocco celebrates excellence in coffee as the machine sponsor the Latte Art Championship.
We love to support people willing to compete and showcase their skills in using our espresso machines regardless of their experience or background and hope to make competitions accessible to all as a sponsor.
Hey Cafe via AMC Roastery Supply
Grinder Sponsor: three year 2024/25/26
By now you will hopefully know AMC Roastery Supply as the place to get your Hey Cafe, Mahlkoenig, Ditting and Anfim grinders, thanks to our long-standing sponsorship of the New Zealand Coffee Championships. But did you know that our parent company is a third generation family-owned business that was first registered in 1950 by Alec Clubb, a canny ex-pat Scot who began importing coffee equipment in the 1960’s?
So, if you need to “Pack It, Grind It, or Brew It” you should give Emma, Dave or Greg a call. Go on, you know you want to!
Cleaning Supplies: three-year 2024/25/26
Cafetto is a specialist manufacturer of coffee machine cleaning products. Our philosophy is cleaning products for all machine types and users.
After 21 years of being part of the coffee industry, we take great pride in doing our bit to support the incredible baristas putting their passion for coffee craft front and centre. We’re honoured to be trusted with providing the cleaning products that help with producing the champion worthy coffee.
Being part of NZSCA is a partnership we take great pride in and we wish everyone competing the very best of luck,
Cafetto clean, a clean for every machine
Coffee Supplies: one-year 2024
‘Grey Roasting Co. is a specialty coffee company focused on quality, transparency, and integrity.
They are thrilled to be our sponsor and foster with us the next generation of coffee enthusiasts and professionals.’
Ceramic Sponsor: three year 2024/25/26
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Tickets to compete> Please note that competitors will need to be onsite at the venue for the main briefing at 7 am sharp before the start of the championship. NOW CLOSED
Tickets for the online rules workshop> This is compulsory for all Judges and free for competitors registered before Friday 21 June.
Keen to Volunteer? Fill in this form now> NOW CLOSED
Keen to watch the latte art? FREE Spectator tickets> NOW CLOSED