Throwdown!
On Sunday in Ithaca we here at Gimme had an internal latte art throwdown. It was time to show off new tricks and old favorites that we can pour into lattes and cappuccinos. This competition was not only for fun, we were competing for an Aeropress. Aeropress is a fun, fast way to brew a cup of coffee that not many of us own, so the competition was fierce. We ran this competition head-to-head style, with two baristas steaming and pouring at once, with the better pour moving ahead to the next level. Think college sports brackets, but with milk, and you have the right idea.
State State veteran barista Benn Bartishevich took home the grand prize. He's always pushing the limit to learn new latte art tricks, and it was his creativity that won him the competition. Congratulations Benn! Keep an eve out for stunning art from this guy next time you are in our state street store. He keeps turning out beautiful drinks.
State State veteran barista Benn Bartishevich took home the grand prize. He's always pushing the limit to learn new latte art tricks, and it was his creativity that won him the competition. Congratulations Benn! Keep an eve out for stunning art from this guy next time you are in our state street store. He keeps turning out beautiful drinks.
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Theo Aug 20, 2010 – 12:36 AM
I love latte art and need to do a photo series on www.encoffee.com . Imagine something beautiful that caffeinated and taste great. ... Perfection.
Karin Aug 27, 2010 – 11:08 AM
I'm always amazed with the incredible talent and creativity that goes into making latte art. It is almost a shame to drink one of these beautiful works of art (but the taste of the frothy goodness is too hard to resist)
Tim Aug 27, 2010 – 8:56 PM
That's amazing! Not only is it beautiful, I bet it tastes incredible. I had a barista in Oakland, CA try and try to make me a pumpkin in my latte, but to no avail. Is Benn up for that challenge?
devorah_freudiger Aug 31, 2010 – 10:19 AM
Latte art photo groups are always fun! Let me know if you ever need some pictures, I have loads from my talented staff!
devorah_freudiger Aug 31, 2010 – 10:29 AM
Ah, Pumpkin (sometimes called Apple or Peach) is very tricky. The stem is hard to get while keeping the lines of the edge of the fruit clean. I'm sure Benn would be up for the challenge! He gets VERY into holidays and will probably be pouring Jack-o-Lanterns come October anyway. Let us know next time you are coming east for a visit!