Bangkok Latte Art Throwdown

One Night, One Community:
Loveramics Bangkok Latte Art Throwdown

Coffee is more than a drink; it is a cultural language and a canvas for creativity. On May 8th, during the World of Coffee Asia Bangkok, Loveramics Bangkok Flagship Shop hosted our first-ever Latte Art Throwdown. This initiative brought baristas, coffee lovers, and design enthusiasts together to celebrate artistry and human connection.

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Why the Loveramics Egg Cup is the Choice of Champions

At Loveramics, design is intentional. Every curve, proportion, and material choice is engineered to elevate the specialty coffee experience. Recognized globally as a benchmark of excellence, Loveramics Egg Cup served as the official competition cup of the World Latte Art Championship (WLAC) between 2015 and 2023, and reached new heights on its reputation at the World Latte Art Championship 2023 in Taipei, where Liang Fan made history as the first Chinese champion. His winning creations, poured into Loveramics Egg Cups, embodied the difficulty, balance, and design logic he often speaks of. That moment was not only a personal triumph but also a celebration of how artistry and vessel come together on the world stage.

Following this milestone, we collaborated with Liang Fan to launch a limited edition Egg Cup set, engraved with his signature and unique design motif. This collection honors his championship journey while paying tribute to the deep connection between latte art and thoughtful cup design.

And it was only fitting that when our Bangkok Flagship Shop hosted its first Latte Art Throwdown, the Egg Cup once again took center stage. Every pour in the competition was served in the same vessel that had carried Liang Fan’s championship art in Taipei, linking Bangkok’s community celebration to the global stage of latte art excellence.

Baristas value the Egg Cup for three key reasons:

• Fluid Dynamics: Its rounded interior guides milk and espresso flow smoothly, enabling symmetrical pours.
• Temperature Control: High-density porcelain with thick walls retains heat efficiently, preserving crema and milk texture
• Visual Framing: Its precise proportions and wide brim frame latte art clearly, enhancing contrast and visibility

The Throwdown: 32 Baristas, 1 Coffee Community

When energy is shared, the coffee community flourishes. We watched 32 baristas step up to the espresso machine, pouring designs that expressed their unique style and imagination. From playful patterns to precise, highly technical pours, every cup carried a personal touch.

The event successfully bridged local talent with international expertise. To ensure Bangkok’s coffee scene was judged by world-class standards, we invited an elite panel of judges:

• Liang Fan: World Latte Art Champion
• Mook Asama Vichaidit: Owner of Asama Coffee & Roastery, WCC Certified Judge
• Jayz Lim: Coffee Trainer & QC Manager at Rolling Roasters, WBrC and WLAC Certified Judge

Judges Who Inspire a Global Coffee Culture

Liang Fan, the 2023 World Latte Art Champion, brought more than his title to Bangkok — he brought a philosophy that has reshaped how baristas think about creativity. In his Comunicaffe International interview, he reflected:" For a long time, many latte artists are doing some safe pattern design… And I am bold, I chose to break through myself and break through the limit of a self! My patterns are all very difficult to design.". His approach, rooted in difficulty, balance, and design logic, extends naturally to cup choice. For the community gathered in Loveramics Bangkok Flagship, through Liang Fan's championship philosophy, the competition conveyed that latte art is not confined to visual beauty. Baristas could sense the call to push boundaries, treating each pour as both a technical challenge and a cultural expression.

Mook Asama Vichaidit, owner of Asama Coffee & Roastery in Chiang Mai, has become one of the most respected figures in Thailand’s specialty coffee movement. Her work emphasizes sustainability, transparency, and nurturing local talent. As a certified judge at world coffee competitions, her presence at the Throwdown underscored the importance of connecting Thailand’s growing coffee scene with international standards.

Jayz Lim, Coffee Trainer & QC Manager at Rolling Roasters, is also a certified judge for both the World Brewers Cup (WBrC) and World Latte Art Championship (WLAC). His dual role in training and judging reflects his commitment to precision and consistency, helping to uphold international competition standards while encouraging creative risk‑taking. Through Jayz Lim’s judging, the event reflected Bangkok’s readiness to stand alongside global coffee hubs. Competitors experienced the idea that such contests are less about trophies and more about elevating the craft together.

They gave the Latte Art Throwdown its heartbeat — a fusion of daring artistry, shared community, and the rigor of international competition, turning one night in Loveramics Bangkok into a landmark celebration of coffee culture.

Powered by Industry Collaboration

Each Loveramics flagship store acts as a hub where local culture meets global creativity. This unforgettable night was made possible through strong partnerships. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our event partners who prove that collaboration strengthens the community:

• The Summer Coffee Company
• Victoria Arduino
• Aroma Group
• MEIJI

Heritage and Sustainability in Every Pour

Rooted in Hong Kong’s rich ceramic tradition, Loveramics blends heritage with modern innovation. Each ceramic piece carries decades of craftsmanship, connecting past artistry with today’s creativity. Sustainability remains at the heart of our operations. It is built into every step of our process:

• Intentional Design: Developing items with timeless aesthetics.
• Responsible Production: Utilizing eco-friendly manufacturing methods.
• Mindful Consumption: Creating highly durable ceramics made to last, effectively reducing industry waste.

Every stage of our work is guided by the principle that great design must respect both people and the planet.

Shaping the Future of Specialty Coffee in Bangkok

Bangkok is a young, energetic city rapidly emerging as a premier hub for specialty coffee in Asia. Loveramics Bangkok Flagship Shop’s Latte Art Throwdown captured this vibrant spirit, showing how the local community is ready to celebrate and grow alongside the world’s best.

For guests at the Loveramics Bangkok Flagship Shop, the Latte Art Throwdown was more than a display of skill. The atmosphere sparked curiosity and gave coffee lovers the confidence to try their own pours, with the sense that the next latte art talent could come from anyone who enjoys coffee and creativity. As specialty coffee continues to expand into rare origins, smart brewing technology, and innovative infusions, Loveramics will keep providing the thoughtful design that supports these new directions.

Thank you to the baristas, partners, judges, MC, and the incredible audience who made this celebration possible. Wherever coffee culture is growing, Loveramics will be there to create spaces where design and community meet.