San Diego – Qahwa World
The 2026 World Latte Art Championship concluded in spectacular fashion as part of the World of Coffee San Diego exhibition,
This year’s championship featured 33 competitors from various national competition bodies, with six finalists advancing to the final round.
The finalists delivered performances that blended technical precision, artistic expression, and storytelling through intricate latte designs.
At the end of the competition, the World Coffee Championships organization crowned
林紹興🇹🇼Bala, Shao-Sing representing Taiwan as the 2026 World Latte Art Champion,
following a performance praised for its consistency, precision, and artistic complexity in cup presentation.
Final Standings – Top Six
- 1st Place: 林紹興🇹🇼Bala, Shao-Sing – Taiwan
- 2nd Place: Jacky Chang – Malaysia
- 3rd Place: Zhang Yuanyi (Zking) – China
- 4th Place: Bank Sarawut – Thailand
- 5th Place: Jay Kim – South Korea
- 6th Place: Tatsuya Ishibashi – Japan
The World Coffee Championships organizers noted that this edition delivered an exceptionally high level of latte art craftsmanship,
reflecting the continued evolution of specialty coffee culture and the growing global standards in competitive coffee arts.
The event concluded with strong appreciation from audiences and industry professionals, highlighting the championship’s role as a global platform
for creativity, technical excellence, and cultural exchange within the coffee community.
