“Paint a Picture” traces the history and evolution of the World Latte Art Championship through the medium itself, from early etchings to the innovative realistic pours that grace the competition’s stage today. Along the way, co-host Rie Moustakis leads us through stories about the role of the rules, the value of art, and family dynamics through interviews with Carl Sara, Daniel Acosta Busch, and Um Paul.
Learn more about this episode of the WCC Podcast, made possible with the support of Victoria Arduino and URNEX, including a full transcript and credits at sca.coffee/sca-news/listen/wcc-podcast/02-paint-a-picture
Special Thanks to Our Series Sponsor, Victoria Arduino
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Special Thanks to Our Episode Sponsor, URNEX
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Where did the World Coffee Championships come from? How did things go wrong? How were they fixed? Across six episodes, we'll hear from people who come together every year to celebrate specialty coffee and push the industry forward, exploring the role competitions play in different communities and recognizing the large network of volunteers who make these annual events possible.
While we're disappointed that the competitions aren't happening this year, we hope this podcast will help us feel more connected. And, if this is the first time you've ever heard of the World Coffee Championships, this series will give you an entertaining window into this world and why so many of us love it so much.