Cusco is gearing up to host the Preliminaries of the III National Latte Art Tournament and the IV National Filtered Coffee Competition.

In 2023, Florencia y Fortunata Specialty Coffee received an award from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) in the Spaces category, and it is this establishment that will host the preliminary round of the III National Latte Art Tournament on August 17. This event will showcase the skill and creativity of baristas in creating artistic designs within each cup. The gathering will be both an exhibition of beverage preparation and an important learning space for latte art.

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Baristas interested in demonstrating their skill and creativity in this discipline can register until August 15 via the following registration link, as spots are limited. For details and tournament requirements, participants can review the tournament rules.

Coffee preparation reaches the production zones, and thus the preliminary round of the IV National Filtered Coffee Competition will take place on August 16 at the National Intercultural University of Quillabamba.

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Filtered coffee preparation is a global trend that promotes the consumption of fine and specialty coffees, an area where Peruvian coffee seeks a place in the international market. This event will serve as a platform for baristas and enthusiasts to showcase their expertise in coffee preparation, highlighting innovations and technical differences in filtering, and emphasizing the art of extracting the most complex flavors from coffee beans. Those interested in participating can register through the following registration link.

These events represent a fundamental part of Expocafé Perú 2024, underscoring the commitment of the Peruvian Chamber of Coffee and Cacao to decentralize competitions and promote the development of coffee talent throughout the country. Cusco, with its rich coffee heritage, offers an ideal environment for these competitions, highlighting the quality and diversity of coffees produced in the region.

Winners of these preliminaries will have the opportunity to advance to the grand final at Expocafé Perú 2024, where a high-level competition will gather the country's best talents in the world of coffee.

For more information and updates on the events, please visit the social media channels of the Peruvian Chamber of Coffee and Cacao and Expocafé Perú.

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