O Latte Art Throwdown Lisbon Coffee Week 2026 with the support of Oatly is a battle of talent and precision, dedicated to baristas who have mastered the art of drawing with coffee. With 16 participants competing head-to-head in a direct elimination format, this championship challenges the consistency, creativity and cold-bloodedness of the country's best latte artists.
Over four intense rounds, the contestants will have to replicate patterns drawn from the Coffee Week pack of cards, using just a spray of Oatly plant-based drink and a single shot of espresso. The coffees will be extracted by the organisation's baristas and the designs presented directly to the judges' table - with no room for error or retouching.
In the semi-final, a wild card raises the bar even higher: whoever lost in that round will have another chance, but it depends on the steaming of the finalists to create their plant-based drink. The grand final tests consistency with two identical patterns - one in a cappuccino cup and one in an espresso cup.
The Top 3 will be rewarded with products Tasteologybarista accessories and, of course, coffee. Even if you're not taking part, join the audience to cheer on your favourite baristas in one of the most electrifying moments of Lisbon Coffee Week.