COFFEE. CULTURE.
CONNECTION.

Ten years of national latte-art competition, and the academy that trains the next generation. This is where the craft lives.

THREE PATHS

Compete

The national latte-art circuit. Ten years, [X] cities, one champion at a time.

Competitions →

Learn

Training from competition-tested baristas. Foundations to freepour.

Academy →

Sponsor

Put your brand in front of the most engaged community in coffee.

Sponsorship →
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The story

TEN YEARS DEEP

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The throwdowns

It started as a throwdown between friends — one bar, one crowd, freepour head-to-head.

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The circuit

Then a circuit. Then a national one — [X] events, [X] competitors, and a community that keeps showing up.

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The academy

Now the school: competition-tested training for the next generation. The stage, the school, and the standard.

Next event

[EVENT NAME] — [CITY] — [DATE]

STAY IN THE CIRCUIT

Event drops, results, and academy dates. No filler. [Add your newsletter signup block here in the theme editor.]

The Circuit

Start a circuit inquiry

Compete, host a Throwdown, or partner your brand with one. Four quick steps and we take it from there.

Where do you fit?

Every Throwdown brings together competitors, hosts, and brand partners. Pick your path.

Where and when?

Throwdowns happen city by city. Your location helps us connect you with the right one.

The specifics

A few questions for your path. Skip anything not settled yet.

Who are we talking to?

One of us reads every submission. You will hear back within a few days.

You're on the list.

We route submissions as stops come together. You will hear from us within a few days.

  • Competitors get bracket details as soon as a Throwdown near you locks.
  • Hosts and brand partners get a short call to walk through the Throwdown format.
  • Follow ESOM on Instagram for Throwdown announcements.