On October 13, the second leg of the Dr.Coffee National Advanced Coffee Training Program — co-hosted by Suzhou Dr.coffee System Technology Co., Ltd. and Coffee Salon — was successfully held at Li Xiang Jia Café & Roastery in Qingdao.
The training welcomed a special guest: Chen Zhuohao, reigning 2025 World Latte Art Champion. It attracted diversified participants, including seasoned café operators, influential coffee content creators and industry practitioners. During the intensive two-hour workshop, attendees learned firsthand from the champion, exploring core techniques and theories for café-standard milk drinks and competition-grade latte art.
As the event host, Dr.Coffee draws on nearly a decade of know-how within the coffee equipment industry, centered on the R&D of fully automatic coffee machines. The brand exhibited its flagship model — the Master Series Fully Automatic Coffee Machine — which provided stable, high-performance backing for the champion’s live demonstrations. Attendees gained a rare chance to observe professional coffee workflows firsthand on equipment built for precision, stability and outstanding performance. Teaming up with Coffee Salon, Dr.Coffee built a high-end exchange platform integrating top-tier craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, facilitating in-depth knowledge exchange and innovation across China’s specialty coffee community.
As an expert in latte art, Chen Zhuohao leveraged his rich industry experience and sophisticated technical capabilities to host an in-depth session titled “Secrets of Milk Coffee Production and Latte Art Techniques for Cafés.” He thoroughly unpacked core points of milk-based coffee preparation — including milk frothing temperature control and espresso extraction parameters — revealing championship-grade techniques. Drawing on experience from international competitions, he delivered a systematic interpretation of latte art theory. He categorized patterns into basic, advanced and creative levels, and shared actionable suggestions suited for daily café operation.
During the segment covering latte art judging standards, Chen referred to global competition frameworks and analyzed four key evaluation metrics — pattern definition, symmetry, line fluidity, and milk-espresso integration — guiding participants to assess latte art from a judge’s standpoint. While explaining how espresso affects visual presentation, he stressed that “the quality of crema plays a decisive role in the stability and clarity of the pour.” He also shared ideal milk-to-espresso ratios for different cup sizes to achieve a balanced combination of flavor and visual appeal.
During the interactive experience session, the opportunity to “learn directly from a world champion” sparked visible excitement. Participants practiced on the Dr.Coffee MASTER 300 Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, as Chen delivered one-on-one coaching — refining grip, pouring angle, milk texture, wrist movement and finishing touches — all in line with world-class standards. Under his professional guidance, many attendees rapidly mastered core techniques and created original latte art works.
Every successful pour completed under the champion’s guidance drew warm applause. Apart from picking up hands-on skills, participants gained firsthand exposure to world-class professional standards — witnessing both the artistic proficiency of an international champion and the outstanding performance delivered by Dr.Coffee Master Series fully automatic coffee machines.
The conclusion of the Qingdao session represented far more than the end of a training activity — it built a precious platform enabling local coffee professionals and enthusiasts to communicate face-to-face with the World Latte Art Champion. The powerful combination of Chen Zhuohao’s globally acknowledged proficiency and Dr.Coffee’s premium equipment has pushed forward professional coffee education, and introduced championship-grade standards into daily café operations.