Dreaming of pouring the perfect glossy rosetta? Or simply head over heels for milky coffee? Latte Art Live was back with the world's best baristas set to pour the unimaginable - hosted by our friends at Alpro!
Latte Art Live is an interactive zone dedicated to the highly popular skill of latte art. Expect a series of throw downs, showcases and hands-on workshops on the legendary Modbar.
Scroll down to view the 2022 Programme!
THURSDAY
10:45 – 11:15 | Precision Pours: How to stack the perfect winged tulip
with Joey Jackson
11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee Masters Freestyle
with Jo López
12:15 - 13:15 | Alpro Presents...Challenge the Al-Pro
Put your latte art skills to the test against an industry pro, with a twist! This segment will be a 1 vs 1 battle: contenders from the crowd will be guided to pour a pattern against our Pros. Both guest and Pro will have to pour the same pattern (Advanced Latte Art Dice) – but the catch is, the Pro will have a disadvantage! Think blindfolds, non-dominant hands, pouring behind your back or strange, unorthodox latte art jugs… Do you think you could walk away with the prize?
13:30 – 14:00 | Latte Art Throwdown: Flower Power
Think you've got what it takes to present a picture perfect latte? Learn from the best and try out your new found skills at our barista bar!
14:15 | La Marzocco Presents... The Baristas Best Friend in Action!
Join La Marzocco for their Modbar and Wally demo to create the perfect espresso and steamed milk to set you up for success in your latte art! Enjoy the theatre of Modbar live with this hands-on demo while the Wally streamlines and simplifies the milk steaming process, managing multiple milk types (non-dairy alternatives too of course!), temperatures, and foam levels with the press of a button!
15:00 - 16:00 | Alpro Presents...Challenge the Al-Pro
Put your latte art skills to the test against an industry pro, with a twist! This segment will be a 1 vs 1 battle: contenders from the crowd will be guided to pour a pattern against our Pros. Both guest and Pro will have to pour the same pattern (Advanced Latte Art Dice) – but the catch is, the Pro will have a disadvantage! Think blindfolds, non-dominant hands, pouring behind your back or strange, unorthodox latte art jugs… Do you think you could walk away with the prize?
16:15 – 16:45 | Land and Sea with Lily Jones
There's no swanning around here. Join latte artist Lily Jones as she showcases her flock of mammals and aquatics!
FRIDAY
10:45 – 11:15 | Milk Gliding: Understanding the manipulation of milk
with Joey Jackson
11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee Masters Freestyle
with Delia Avram
12:15 - 13:15 | Alpro Presents...Challenge the Al-Pro
Put your latte art skills to the test against an industry pro, with a twist! This segment will be a 1 vs 1 battle: contenders from the crowd will be guided to pour a pattern against our Pros. Both guest and Pro will have to pour the same pattern (Advanced Latte Art Dice) – but the catch is, the Pro will have a disadvantage! Think blindfolds, non-dominant hands, pouring behind your back or strange, unorthodox latte art jugs… Do you think you could walk away with the prize?
13:30 - 14:00 | Latte Art Throwdown: Free Pour Fridays
Think you've got what it takes to present a picture perfect latte? Learn from the best and try out your new found skills at our barista bar!
14:15 | La Marzocco Presents... The Baristas Best Friend in Action!
Join La Marzocco for their Modbar and Wally demo to create the perfect espresso and steamed milk to set you up for success in your latte art! Enjoy the theatre of Modbar live with this hands-on demo while the Wally streamlines and simplifies the milk steaming process, managing multiple milk types (non-dairy alternatives too of course!), temperatures, and foam levels with the press of a button!
15:00 - 16:00 | Alpro Presents...Challenge the Al-Pro
Put your latte art skills to the test against an industry pro, with a twist! This segment will be a 1 vs 1 battle: contenders from the crowd will be guided to pour a pattern against our Pros. Both guest and Pro will have to pour the same pattern (Advanced Latte Art Dice) – but the catch is, the Pro will have a disadvantage! Think blindfolds, non-dominant hands, pouring behind your back or strange, unorthodox latte art jugs… Do you think you could walk away with the prize?
16:15 – 16:45 | Pick your weapon! - a guide to different milk pitchers and the best way to use them
with Sam Gilmer
17:00 – 17:30 | Well Grounded Presents: It's never too latte to brew well!
Have some fun with Well Grounded trained baristas as they show you how to pour some of their favourite latte art!
17:45 - 18:15 | Speedy Latte Art
Can you out pour the speed pourer?
17:30 – 18:00 | The Instagramable Latte with @coffeeartistul
Learn how to create a latte fit for the gram!
SATURDAY
10:45 - 11:15 | Coffee Masters Freestyle
Meet Coffee Masters our contenders who will showcasing their latte art skills to the public!
11:30 - 12:00 | Audience Latte Art Throwdown: Swan Wednesday Club
12:15 - 13:15 | Alpro Presents...Challenge the Al-Pro
Put your latte art skills to the test against an industry pro, with a twist! This segment will be a 1 vs 1 battle: contenders from the crowd will be guided to pour a pattern against our Pros. Both guest and Pro will have to pour the same pattern (Advanced Latte Art Dice) – but the catch is, the Pro will have a disadvantage! Think blindfolds, non-dominant hands, pouring behind your back or strange, unorthodox latte art jugs… Do you think you could walk away with the prize?
13:30 - 14:00 | IT'S DHANTAMANG!
with Dhan Tamang,
6 Times UK Latte Art Champion
Think you've got what it takes to present a picture perfect latte? Learn from the best and try out your new found skills at our barista bar!
15:00 - 16:00 | Alpro Presents...Challenge the Al-Pro
Put your latte art skills to the test against an industry pro, with a twist! This segment will be a 1 vs 1 battle: contenders from the crowd will be guided to pour a pattern against our Pros. Both guest and Pro will have to pour the same pattern (Advanced Latte Art Dice) – but the catch is, the Pro will have a disadvantage! Think blindfolds, non-dominant hands, pouring behind your back or strange, unorthodox latte art jugs… Do you think you could walk away with the prize?
15:30 - 16:00 | Colourful Coffee
Ruby G.S Kissin adds a splash of colour to their latte art, teaching you how to bring the wow-factor to your coffee!
16:15 - 16:45 | Speedy Latte Art
Can you out pour the speed pourer?
17:00 – 17:30 | Well Grounded Presents: It's never too latte to brew well!
Have some fun with Well Grounded trained baristas as they show you how to pour some of their favourite latte art!
17:45 - 18:30 | Latte Art Masterclass with Ben Lewis
Join @barista_benji as he showcases his free pouring portfolio and teaches you how to pour the perfect designer coffee
18:45 - 19:15 | Latte Art Lates*
with Heidi Phillip Smith,
UK Latte Art finalist
Sometimes a latte art swan can have a larger 'pecker' than planned... Every latte artist has tried it! A naughtier milk creation than those served over the counter... now you can get a chance too! Join us for our festival closer, to cheer our artists on while we make your coffees a little bustier... every latte created within our final 15 minutes will be worth a donation on us to
CoppaFeel!, our chosen breastcancer awareness charity.
*Parental guidance advised 😉
SUNDAY
11:30 - 12:00 | IT'S DHANTAMANG!
Think you've got what it takes to present a picture perfect latte? Learn from the best and try out your new found skills at our barista bar!
with Dhan Tamang,
6 Times UK Latte Art Champion
12:15 - 13:15 | Alpro Presents...Challenge the Al-Pro
Put your latte art skills to the test against an industry pro, with a twist! This segment will be a 1 vs 1 battle: contenders from the crowd will be guided to pour a pattern against our Pros. Both guest and Pro will have to pour the same pattern (Advanced Latte Art Dice) – but the catch is, the Pro will have a disadvantage! Think blindfolds, non-dominant hands, pouring behind your back or strange, unorthodox latte art jugs… Do you think you could walk away with the prize?
13:30 - 14:00 | Latte Art Throwdown: Emojis
Think you've got what it takes to present a picture perfect latte? Learn from the best and try out your new found skills at our barista bar!
14:30 - 15:15 | Alpro Presents...Challenge the Al-Pro
Put your latte art skills to the test against an industry pro, with a twist! This segment will be a 1 vs 1 battle: contenders from the crowd will be guided to pour a pattern against our Pros. Both guest and Pro will have to pour the same pattern (Advanced Latte Art Dice) – but the catch is, the Pro will have a disadvantage! Think blindfolds, non-dominant hands, pouring behind your back or strange, unorthodox latte art jugs… Do you think you could walk away with the prize?
15:30 - 16:00 | Latte Art Masterclass with Ben Lewis
Join @barista_benji as he showcases his free pouring portfolio and teaches you how to pour the perfect designer coffee
16:00 - 16:30 | Precision Pours: How to stack the perfect winged tulip
with Joey Jackson
Ingredients & Equipment
When bringing together world class baristas and top quality ingredients, you need to ensure you have the very best equipment to match. And there's no latte art without a perfect espresso, and Latte Art Live 2022's got the coolest machine going.
Modbar
The Modbar espresso system consists of one espresso tap and one espresso module, with steam and pour-over systems to create all new bar designs, enhanced customer experiences and improved ergonomics and workflow patterns for the coffee professional.
Well Grounded
Well Grounded will be at Latte Art Live with their beans. Like what you see? Grab yourself a bag over LCF!