KOATJI x FIFTH VESSEL LATTE ART JAM!

In celebration of Houston’s first SCA EXPO, we are excited to announce a latte art throwdown for all baristas! Whether you’re local, or visiting, we want anyone of any skill level feel the excitement and passion for coffee and latte art infant of the global coffee industry! This event is sponsored by Fifth Vessel and KOATJI. We have partnered together to bring everyone in the industry a night to remember! We will be having KOATJI x Fifth Vessel coffee cart with signature drinks, food vendors, retail vendors, music, and a PING PONG tournament hosted by local Houston lifestyle brand, Grounded, winner will definitely be winning some awesome stuff!

This event isn’t just for competition, come and network with everyone in the industry, as a barista, cafe owner, coffee roaster, producer, and more. I am sure you can probably make a buddy or two ;)

**PLEASE READ

THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE AT THE DOWNTOWN LOCATION FIFTH VESSEL.**

THIS EVENT IS LOCATED AT OUR WAREHOUSE IN EAST DOWNTOWN

Basics: 64 person classic bracket, $25 buy in, 1 wild card round.

SIGN UP / CHECK IN @ DOOR 5PM / FIRST POUR 6PM

Pre-purchased tickets must be presented at check in table

Rules:

Competing Baristas $25 entry
Whole Milk only
6 oz cups
Competing baristas MUST bring their own pitcher to compete, the shop will NOT provide any milk pitchers, please come prepared.
Every round is FREE pour, meaning rosettas, tulips, stacked tulips, ripple hearts, slosettas, slo to ro, heck even a SWAN if its legit!
Baristas MUST stop their own espresso into 6 oz cup once pulling.
Baristas CANNOT redo their milk once finished steaming.
Baristas MUST set their cups in designated area without spilling. There are no repours (Unless spillage is caused by accident, this will be judges final decision)
Competitor will only have 5 minutes upon being called, otherwise disqualified. (Any no shows during Round 1, next person on call can compete)
HAVE FUN!