To Quek, latte art represents the first impression of a cup of coffee. Photos: Irvine Quek
To award-winning barista Irvine Quek, a cup of coffee is like a person.
“First impressions are important. If someone looks good, you’d be interested to talk to the person more. In the same way, latte art is the image of the coffee. When the visual impact is good, you’d want to know more about the coffee or in this case, drink it. When it tastes good, it’s like having a taste of the person’s personality, ” explains Quek, 21.
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Gallery: Irvine Quek's award-winning latte art
To Quek, latte art represents the first impression of a cup of coffee. Photos: Irvine Quek
Bear and fish latte art, the winning entry by Quek in the 2019 World Latte Art Battle in Seoul.
Bear and fish latte art, the winning entry by barista Irvine Quek in the 2018 World Latte Art Championship in Brazil. - IRVINE QUEK
3D portrait of a husky, one of Quek’s winning entries at the 2019 World Latte Art Battle in Seoul.
Quek's winning entry of a hornbill at the 2018 World Latte Art Championship in Brazil.
Quek’s winning entry of a monkey hanging onto a branch and holding a peach at the 2018 World Latte Art Championship in Brazil.
Quek's winning entry of a monkey hanging onto a branch and holding a peach at the 2019 World Latte Art Battle in Seoul, South Korea. - IRVINE QUEK
Quek's winning entry of a dolphin at the 2018 World Latte Art Championship in Brazil.
Award-winning barista Quek desires to inspire young people to achieve their goals in life.
Malaysian barista Irvine Quek desires to inspire young people to achieve their goals in life. Photo: Irvine Quek
Quek with his championship trophy at the 2019 World Latte Art Battle in Seoul.
Irvine Quek won the 2019 World Latte Art Battle in Seoul, South Korea. - IRVINE QUEK
