Kyoto Uji Matcha Latte Art Challenge
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a matcha latte art competition using hand-picked matcha produced in Uji, Kyoto will be held at the Kyoto Prefecture Tea Association Center in Uji City (next to Takumi-no-yakata).
The competition will not only be judged on the beauty of the art, but also on the taste of the tea. Who will win the preliminary, semi-final, and final rounds?
In addition to Uji matcha latte art, there will also be Uji tea tasting and a hands-on experience to learn more about matcha!
Please see below for more details.
(This event is supported by the Uji Tea Promotion Subsidy Program.)
A limited number of spectators will be available to watch the tournament on the day of the event (spectator fee: 1,500 yen).
If you wish to attend, please contact us at the inquiry form below.
（If you wish to join us, please contact us at the inquiry form below.)
Event Information
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Athletes gather at 10:30 a.m., Spectators enter at 12:00 p.m., Tournament begins at 12:30 p.m., Tournament ends at 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Kyoto Prefecture Tea Association Center (17-1 Uji Matafuri, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, next to Takumi-no-yakata)
Entry Fee
2,000 yen (payable upon passing the photo screening)
About Photo Selection
Please send us a photo of your latte art using matcha tea via a message on the competition Instagram.
The top six winners will be selected based on the points allocated (other than taste) for the competition.
The deadline for submissions is Sunday, November 10, 2012.
Rules & Regulations
Matcha used should be limited to 4.0gCompetitors must make one (1) cup of matcha latte art using hand-picked Uji matcha within the time limit.
Uji Matcha” refers to ‘Matcha produced in Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie prefectures and ground and milled in Kyoto by Kyoto-based tea makers using methods originating from the Uji region’ (Trademark Registration No. 6226519).
The time limit is 4 minutes.
The machine to be used is the MS-130T (WPM) milk steamer.
The cups can be any cup between 6 oz. and 12 oz. that the contestant has prepared himself/herself (7 oz. cups available at the venue can also be used).
Matcha used should be limited to 4.0g (hand-picked Uji Matcha provided by the venue).
Judging Criteria
Difficulty: 20 points
Creativity 20 points
Perfection (balance, contrast, etc.) 50 points
Taste (taste of matcha, balance with milk, mouthfeel) 10 points
Judges
Hirokazu Azuma(MAGNUM Collection,Mill Pour)
Coffee Fest Latte Art Championship Osaka 2015 1st place
Latte One!!2014 1st place
Tsuyoshi Onishi
(Latteart Junkies Roastingshop https://junkies-cafe.com/index.html)
Participated in the UCC Masters Final Latte Art Exhibition in 2012.
2012 Seattle COFFEE FEST WORLD LATTEART CHAMPION SHIP
2012 Latte One Grand Prix Winner
2013 UCC Masters Kinki Latte Art Competition Winner
2013 New York COFFEE FEST WORLD LATTEART CHAMPION SHIP
2014 Participated in Tokyo COFFEE FEST WORLD LATTEART CHAMPION SHIP
2015 UCC Masters Chugoku and Shikoku Competition, Latte Art Division Winner
2015 Tokyo COFFEE FEST WORLD LATTEART CHAMPION SHIP, Best 8
