Latte Art Live!
The World Latte Art Championship (WLAC) highlights artistic expression in a competition that challenges the barista in an on-demand performance. Baristas are judged based on visual attributes, creativity, identical patterns in the pairs, contrast in patterns, and overall performance.
In addition to the stage component, this competition also includes the Art Bar component. The Art Bar is a chance for the audience to get up close and see some eye-catching designs, with competitors producing one latte pattern in five minutes.
San Diego Schedule
Start planning your time in San Diego — the overview & detailed schedules are available for the San Diego World Coffee Championships.
Overview Schedule
High-level schedules for the competition stage, and World of Coffee San Diego show hours.
World Latte Art Championship
Day 0 April 09: Orientation
Day 1 April 10: WLAC Stage Round 1 Day 1 & Art Bar
Day 2 April 11: WLAC Stage Round 1 Day 2, Art Bar & Finals Announcements
Day 3 April 12: WLAC Finals, Awards Ceremony
Meet the San Diego WCC Competitors
World Latte Art Championship
Top Sponsors
Thermoplan
2024-2027 Qualified Espresso Machine
Black&White4 Competizione
We are very happy to be the first fully-automatic coffee machine at the World Coffee Championships with our Black&White4 Competizione! The Black&White4 Competizione revolutionizes the preparation of perfect milk foam. With its multifunctional steam lance, it will be a great help to the participants in preparing latte art.
Clubhouse
2024-2026 Ceramics Sponsor
MANIKO Series (120 & 300mL)
We are glad to announce that our MANIKO line will be the ceramics sponsor of the World Latte Art Championship. Our unique double-walled MANIKO cups allow an optimal inner temperature while helping the barista to make eye-catching pours comfortably.