Bala

Who they are

Bala is a professional barista and latte art specialist representing Taiwan at the highest levels of international competition. She is widely recognised as one of the new generation of Taiwanese latte art champions reaching the World Latte Art Championship podium.

Philosophy

• Precision in symmetry: Focusing on the technical balance and positioning of the design within the cup.
• Narrative through foam: Using intricate patterns to tell a story or evoke a specific emotion in the service experience.
• Technical mastery: Emphasising the importance of milk texture consistency as the foundation for high-level creative expression.
• Innovation in contrast: Pushing the boundaries of color definition and line clarity between the crema and the microfoam.

Known for

• World Latte Art Championship podium finish.
• Strong technical scoring in WLAC preliminary rounds.
• Advanced free-pour techniques and high-definition etching.
• Advocating for the growth of the specialty coffee community in Taiwan.