Chiang Mai barista's Fancy Foam Art Named Best in the World

A Chiang Mai barista brought woodland critters to life in fancy foam to claim victory as the world’s best latte artist.

Besting more than 40 baristas worldwide, Arnon “Tong” Thitiprasert, the owner of Ristr8to cafe in Chiang Mai, won the World Latte Art Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Four competitions were held Tuesdaythrough Thursday: the World Latte Art Championship, World Brewers Cup, World Coffee in Good Spirit Championship and World Cup Tasters Championship.

It was the latest accolade won by Tong, who has picked up awards worldwide for his skill. He started working as a barista in 2007 in Sydney before opening Ristr8to on Nimmanhaemin Road in Chiang Mai city.

I have had coffee at this shop with Phat, the owner of Abonzo Coffee. He is the grower, owner of the Abonzo Coffee Company. Ristr8to Cafe uses Phat's Beans as their source for great coffee.

Check out these great works of Foam Art:



Now you too can drink the same delicious coffee in your very own home. You may not be able to produce the same foam art, for that you'll have to come visit me in Chiang Mai one day.

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