360° SKILL SHOWCASE. CURATING THE BEST BARISTAS
Art of Aroma Face Off is a premier barista competition celebrating skill, precision, and artistry. The competition will culminate in an exciting live event where the top baristas will have a face-off to showcase their skills.
Rules and Regulations
Online Latte Art Championship Rules
- Start Date: 17th January Submission Deadline: 25th January.
- Open to baristas aged 18 and above.
- Submit your latte art on Instagram, tagging @flavacoffeeuae.
- The top 20 entries qualify for the on-ground championship; 10 waitlisted entries will fill in if needed.
- All participants receive an e-certificate for participation.
- Finalists will be notified via Instagram/Mail with registration and payment details.
- A non-refundable amount of AED 100 registration fee is required for the on-ground round.
On-Ground Championship League Rules
- Dates: 27th–29th January
Round 1 (27th):
- Create 2 latte art designs (1 free pour, 1 specified by us) and present within 5 minutes.
- Brew Hub Machine and Coffee beans will be provided.
Round 2 (28th):
- Manual brewing using V60 or similar equipment. Present 2 consistent brews in 6 minutes using one of the provided single-origin options.
- All Equipment and Coffee beans will be provided. However, participants may choose to bring their own equipment.
Round 3 (29th):
- Use an espresso machine to prepare 2 espressos and 2 milk-based drinks in 8 minutes. All the Participants need to choose 1 of our blend selections provided.
General Rules
- Equipment will provided; participants may bring their own if preferred.
- Must use the Coffee beans provided.
- No pre-prepared or pre-infused ingredients are allowed.
- Judges' decisions are final.
Disqualifications:
- Employees or ex-employees of Flava Coffee (within the past year) are not eligible
Competition Flow
Online Round
Day 1 Round 1
Day 2 Round 2
Day 3 Round 3
Design Face Off
Entry: Baristas enter the competition online by submitting a video of their latte art on their Instagram handle and tag @flavacoffeeuae.
Selection: The top 20 baristas will be selected to compete at the venue.