French coffee-lovers head-to-head in latte battle

France's capital may be known for its love of cafe culture, but the world of specialist coffee is still in its infancy here. But now, driven by foreign exchanges and global appetites, the city's top baristas are starting to push the boat out. A development symbolised by the most caffeinated competition in Paris -- the 'Frog Fight', where coffee-makers go head to head to produce the most aesthetically-pleasing latte possible. Duration: 02:47

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[JadeHowarth]

coffffeeeeee ftw! xD

[Wwidsith]

@vutabani It was shot on a Sony EX1

[vutabani]

Hi Just curious, What camera did you use to shoot this clip

Merci

[OilBarron84]

i bet they all have university degrees

[lenuvolaire]

@RibbitAfterMe

Les gobelets ne sont là que pour recracher le café. Les cafés à tester (3 différents) étaient dans des tasses en porcelaine. Et oui il faut mieux regarder la vidéo. Et puis, les Italiens n'ont pas le monopole du bon café. Les préjugés ont décidément la vie dure.

[RibbitAfterMe]

Mama mia!!! Give me a (coffee) break!!! If I need to learn about caffelatte, I would rather ask an Italian. To me, tasting coffee in a plastic cup is like tasting wine in a mug!!! : )