2026 PCA_AU LATTE ART COMPETITION

Ready for AU’s most electrifying Latte Art showdown! Elevate and test your limits, and own the stage — this is More Than Just a Competition！
About this Event

🌟 More Than Just a Competition

This is not your typical latte art competition – it’s a chance to challenge yourself, learn from the masters, and take your skills to the next level!

🎨 World-Class Judging Panel

Get ready to be evaluated by some of the best in the industry:

• Caleb Cha – 2015 World Latte Art Champion & WCC Certified Judge (2017–2024)
• Victor Vu – 2020, 2024 & 2025 Australian Latte Art Champion; Top 5 at the 2022 World Latte Art Championship and Top 7 at the 2024 World Latte Art Championship; ASCA Judge
• Amy Zhang – 2022 & 2026 Australian Latte Art Champion; Top 7 at the 2023 World Latte Art Championship and Top 9 at the 2026 World Latte Art Championship; SCA Certified Trainer (AST) & PCA_AU Judge
• Jodie Chan – Professional Barista Trainer & PCA_AU Judge；ASCA Judge

You’ll receive invaluable feedback on both technical execution and creativity from these world-class professionals.

🌏 Australia’s Only Pathway to the Asia Pacific Stage

The Champion will win a $1,000 flight allowance ✈️ and the honour of representing Australia at the PCA Asia Pacific Latte Art Championship, competing alongside the region’s most talented latte artists.

💡 Exclusive Training Opportunity

Gain access to the first-ever PCA Latte Art Trainer Program, designed to take your artistry and teaching skills to the next level.

🏆 Prizes & Recognition

Trophies 🏆 + Prizes 🎁 + Cash 💰 for the Top 3 winners

Special Champion Reward:
✈️ $1,000 flight allowance + the opportunity to compete on the international stage

📌 Competition Details

Competitor Briefing: Thursday, October 29 – follow us on Instagram 👉 @PCA_AU for rules and updates.

Provided by Organisers: Competition milk, PCA cups, and espresso – ensuring a fair and level playing field.

👉Apply Form \Rules and Schedule download link:

https://pcala2026.threebearscoffee.com.au/#enter

👀Please complete the application form after your payment has been successfully processed.

🔥 If you’re ready to:

• Get professional feedback from latte art masters
• Push your creativity and precision beyond your limits
• Step onto the national stage and represent Australia internationally

👉 Then this is your moment. Don’t miss it.

Register now and claim your place at Australia’s premier latte art stage!

Eligibility and Entry

*Competitors must be at least 18 years of age at the date of entry.

* Competitors must hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa entitling them to reside in Australia or New Zealand at the time of the Competition.

IMPORTANT – PRE-COMPETITION BRIEFING

If you are unable to attend the scheduled pre-competition briefing at the designated time, please notify the PCA_AU organising team in advance by email.

Please contact [email protected] with your name and competition details. The organising team will make alternative arrangements where possible.

Please note: If a competitor is absent from the pre-competition briefing without prior notification to the organising team, they will be disqualified (DQ) from the competition.