The Amsterdam Coffee Festival (ACF) 2025 is set to bring back one of its most exciting competitions—the Matcha Latte Art Battle—for the second consecutive year. Organized by the European Specialty Tea Association (ESTA), the competition will take place on Saturday, April 5, at the Latte Art Live stage, drawing top baristas and matcha enthusiasts to showcase their skills in an exhilarating green latte showdown.
An Unmissable Event for Specialty Tea and Coffee Lovers
Following its resounding success in 2024, the Matcha Latte Art Battle is making a grand return, promising an electrifying display of technique, precision, and creativity. More than 10 talented baristas will compete in a knockout-style tournament, progressing through quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the grand finale.
Unlike traditional latte art competitions, this battle requires participants to go beyond visual artistry—each competitor must whisk their own matcha before pouring intricate latte art designs, combining flavor, skill, and aesthetics in a single cup.
“This competition is a celebration of both craftsmanship and creativity,” said an ESTA representative. “Matcha has firmly established itself in the specialty coffee scene, and we are thrilled to see it take center stage once again at ACF.”
How to Watch or Compete
The Matcha Latte Art Battle will take place from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the Latte Art Live stage at The Amsterdam Coffee Festival. Baristas interested in competing can apply via ESTA Benelux on Instagram, where competition details and registration information are available.
For those eager to witness the action, ACF 2025 is offering an early bird ticket discount of 30%, but time is running out—the offer expires tomorrow.
With matcha’s growing presence in the specialty beverage sector, this year’s competition is expected to be a major highlight of the festival. Whether you’re a tea enthusiast, coffee aficionado, or simply a fan of high-level barista artistry, the Matcha Latte Art Battle promises a spectacle of skill, color, and innovation.
🔹 Tickets and accreditation details available at The Amsterdam Coffee Festival website.
🔹 To register as a competitor, visit ESTA Benelux on Instagram.