"But the main event was underway inside the cafe: a latte art throwdown. Throwdowns, special menus, omakases, pop-ups, speakeasies and out-of-the-box events are part of L.A.'s growing underground coffee scene. And they might be the best way to tap into what's happening in the world of coffee. Cuppings, signature drink service and guest barista takeovers add to the diversity and creativity of these coffee experiences, which keep evolving."
""Each one is offering something special and has varying approaches with some very limited coffees or methods," says Mikey Muench of Senses Café Projects, a pop-up that has made its way around Los Angeles from the Lasita window in Far East Plaza in Chinatown to restaurants, breweries and cafes such as Homage Brewing, Canary Test, Ondo, HIGTE and Woon. Senses Café Projects allows Meunch to explore the coffees he enjoys drinking and to experiment with new tools and brew methods, he says."
A lively street gathering in Boyle Heights combined live music, street food and a latte art throwdown at Picaresca Barra de Café. Los Angeles hosts a growing underground coffee scene built around throwdowns, special menus, omakases, pop-ups and speakeasies. Cuppings, signature drink service and guest barista takeovers expand the range of experiences. Senses Café Projects travels across venues to experiment with pour-over methods and flavor inspirations drawn from Asian and German heritage. International guest brewers appear at local shops, and reservation-only coffee omakases have emerged, offering rare and curated coffee tastings.
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