Event Recap | 2025 EBC Rookie King Latte Art Championship Successfully Concludes!
On November 28–29, 2025, the highly anticipated EBC "Eight O'clock Coffee Cup" Rookie King Latte Art Finals successfully concluded at Kaide MALL · Xinduxin in Qingdao! Congratulations to all the contestants who advanced from 31 city preliminaries to compete in the finals.
This was a true celebration of coffee's rising stars! We witnessed countless young baristas and enthusiasts, dreams in hand, step onto the stage built just for them. From tentative first steps to confident pours, every creatively crafted latte art became a shining milestone on their coffee journey. Thank you to every competitor, judge, and staff member who helped make this incredible coffee event a reality.
Empowering the Competition with Professional, Nurturing Talent Through Passion
As a competition sponsor, Barsetto not only cheered on the participants but also brought its star products to the finals—the PB-ONE commercial semi-automatic coffee machine with independent dual boilers and pressure profiling, the 3SAP app-controlled smart flat burr all-in-one coffee machine, and the BAG-E6 Air high-precision electric grinder lightweight edition—available for all coffee enthusiasts on-site to experience firsthand the magic of coffee and the joy of latte art!
Barsetto's mission—focusing on coffee lovers, bringing coffee culture to the world—resonates deeply with EBC's goal: nurturing new talent, sharing the art of latte. Together, we're building a stage for China's rising baristas, enriching the coffee culture landscape, and proving that coffee has no limits.
Winners of the EBC Finals
Champion (center): Zhang Hanchao
Runner-up (left): Xu Tingting
Second Runner-up (right): Guan Xu
Champion vs. Champion – Powered by the Performance King
Beyond the spotlight of the "EBC Rookie King" finals, on November 30, 2025, this year's EBC also witnessed an unprecedented showdown—the "King of Kings" Battle! Elite past competitors and champions from various competitions joined the arena, competing for the highest honor.
The BAE-3SAP served as the champion's prize for the "King of Kings" Battle, witnessing every moment of the thrilling final showdown.
Congratulations to the ultimate champion, and a heartfelt thank you to every competitor for their outstanding performance! In recognition of the courage and determination shown by all, Barsetto prepared a special branded gift for each participant.
EBC King of Kings Championship – Winners
Champion (center): Guan Xu
Runner-up (right): Zhang Jiaming
Second Runner-up (left): Yu Haitao
Empowering passion through professionalism—from championship glory to everyday flavor, Barsetto stands by every coffee lover with professional expertise and innovative spirit, ensuring that every cup becomes a uniquely enjoyable experience.
