More than 50 baristas in the UAE gather for one of the biggest latte art competitions in the country during the Refill Roastery Al Ain Latte Art Throwdown very recently.
The competition was held exclusively for Al Ain Barista Community. According to Refill Roastery, the event was their way of thanking that barista community for supporting them to reach another milestone.
The competitors hailed from more than 30 specialty cafes and roasteries across the UAE.
During the competition, the following individuals have judged the participants: Achie Ponferrada or Blacksmit Roastery; Nipendra Maharjan of Emirati Coffee; and Samson Kibunja of Colombian Exotic Coffee.
Meanwhile, below are the victors with their prizes:
> Jhonell Fodra
Champion
AED5,000
Brewing Gadgets Kit
Full Scholarship from the Filipino Institute
Overnight Stay Ramada Hotel Corniche
1 Free POS + Digital Menu + Ordering Waiteroo
Certificates, Coffee Beans, Shirts, Caps
> Allan Sayuman
1st runner-up
AED3,000
Brewing Gadgets Kit
75% Scholarship from the Filipino Institute
1 FREE POS + Digital Menu by Waiteroo
Certificates, Coffee Beans, Shirt, Cap
> Rai Abinash
2nd runner-up
AED1,500
Brewing Gadgets Kit
50% Scholarship from the Filipino Institute
1 FREE POS by Waiteroo
Certificates, Coffee Beans, Shirt, Caps
> Kenneth Mark Daguyam
3rd runner-up
AED1,000
Brewing Accessories
Digital Menu by Waiteroo
Certificates, Coffee Beans, Shirt, Caps
> Raju Tamang
4th runner-up
Brewing Accessories
Digital Menu by Waiteroo
Certificates, Coffee Beans, Shirt, Caps
