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The Latte Art World Championship Open & Qualifier are high-energy, bracket-style competitions where baristas face off in sudden-death matches. Each round features head-to-head latte art battles, with competitors creating one free-pour drink that is judged against their opponent.
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Meet the Judges
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Terika Raak, Head Judge Terika has been in the coffee industry for more than 20 years and has taught latte art at Coffee Fest for over 10 years. As the Head Judge, she brings her expertise and passion for competition to the stage, helping to elevate latte artists from around the country. She also serves as the Head Judge on the United States Barista Championship (USBC) Competitions Committee, further contributing to the specialty coffee competition scene. In her current position, she oversees the Seattle-area wholesale operations for Caffè Umbria, supporting cafes and coffee businesses with high-quality coffee and industry expertise. |
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Antonie "Twizz" Franklin, Judge Antoine's coffee career spans almost 20 years, specializing in developing training programs and assisting teams get their start in coffee as a personal coffee consultant, with a concentration in working with POC small business owners. In 2017, he became Portland LAWCO Champion, placing 2nd in Dallas 2016, and recently landed a permanent spot on the LAWCO judges panel and as a key hands-on instructor for Coffee Fest. |
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Guest Judge At every Latte Art World Championship Open & Qualifier Competitions, a local Guest Judge is selected from nominations by the latte art applicants for someone they believe embodies passion, authenticity, and a deep commitment to the craft. |
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Join specialty coffee, tea, and beverage professionals at Coffee Fest Los Angeles for two action-packed days of education, new products, and connections.
August 21-22, 2026 | Los Angeles Convention Center