Ben Lewis, the UK’s reigning latte art champion, is setting his sights on breaking into the top six globally after securing a remarkable 10th place in the world championships. The 31-year-old "coffee professional" from Southampton is renowned for his intricate designs, transforming steamed milk and espresso into everything from Sonic the Hedgehog to Roman battleships.
Lewis’s journey into the world of coffee began at 16, working as a barista at Starbucks for five years before pursuing a psychology degree at the University of Winchester. His true passion ignited in 2016 when a friend helped him secure a job at a Winchester cafe. There, under the mentorship of the then-UK latte art champion, he discovered the artistic potential of coffee.
