You’ve seen them on Instagram, and now they are at work right in front of you. Phoenix, rosetta or swan; you name it, the baristas will pour it.
See latte art you never thought possible
Cheer on your favourite baristas and get ready to be wowed and entertained by the best baristas in town. You'll see latte art you never thought possible.
Try it yourself!
Take part in hands-on workshops and demonstrations. The pros will teach you the techniques and skills behind jaw-dropping latte art. With a rotating cast of baristas, pop back as many times as you like to learn different skill sets, from coloured latte art to flying phoenixes.
Learn from the pros
At the Cape Town Coffee Festival 2019, National Barista Champion Harry Mole taught us how to perfect that latte swan, while three-time SA Barista Champion Ishan Natalie and Origin’s own and SA Barista Champion finalist Neil Gouws demonstrated their top tricks. Who will be performing in 2022? Watch this space as we'll be announcing names soon.
To get a flavour of what to expect at The Cape Town Coffee Festival 2022, take a look at the line-up for 2019.
SATURDAY
12:00pm What is Great Latte Art? – Adrian Baloyi, Seattle Coffee Company
12:45pm Steps to Reflect - Theobenik Mucha, Truth Coffee Roasting
1:30pm Free-Pour Latte Art Inspired by Nature, Christopher Abrahams– SA Latte Art Champion 2019, Electrical Industries
2:15pm Latte Art 101, David Bassett, Woza
3:00pm Plant-Based Latte Art Live, Merijn Gijsbers – Dutch
International Coffee Champion 2017 and Dubai International Coffee Champion 2018, Alpro
3:45pm Coaching Session with Dritan Alsela
4:45pm Art in a Cup - Ken Muchenje and Romeo Chimunya, Tribe Coffee Roasting
5:30pm Latte Art Crash Course - Nyasha Badze, Origin Coffee Roasting
6:15pm Swan Latte Art Masterclass - Harry Mole, SA Barista Champion 2018 and 2019, Woolworths and Tribeca
SUNDAY
10:30am Swan Latte Art Masterclass - Harry Mole, SA Barista Champion 2018 and 2019, Woolworths and Tribeca
11:15am Creating Deliciousness in the Cup - Ishan Natalie, SA Barista Champion 2009, 2010 and 2015, Starbucks
12:00pm Free-Pour Latte Art Inspired by Nature – Christopher Abrahams, SA Latte Art Champion 2018 and 2019, Electrical Industries
12:45pm Coaching Session with Dritan Alsela
1:45pm Pour From the Heart - Thomas Boroma, Truth Coffee Roasting
2:30pm Exploring Latte Art: Basics To Designer Pours - Zola Mnguni, Seattle Coffee Company
3:15pm Rosetta and Tulip Masterclass - Winston Thomas, SA AeroPress Champion 2016 and SA Barista Champion 2018
4:30pm Plant Based Latte Art Live - Merijn Gijsbers, Dutch International Coffee Champion 2017 and Dubai International Coffee
Champion 2018, Alpro
5:15pm Artisanal Coffee in the Township - Wongama Baleni, Department of Coffee
The full, updated schedule for 2020 will be announced soon.