What Is Latte Art?
The way of pouring steamed milk into an espresso, resulting in beautiful designed patterns on the surface is called latte art.
There are different methods to achieve these patterns. Either in the way the steamed milk is poured into the espresso or in drawing the design after pouring the milk with a coffee stirrer.
Latte Art Styles
The most common design you will find in latte art is the rosetta, which looks like a flower. It is done just by pouring the steamed milk into the espresso while holding the cup tilted into one direction. While he pours the milk from one side to another, the barista balances the cup and finally makes a strike through the poured pattern, resulting in the flower's stem.
But a lot of other design patterns are possible, such as hearts, animals, flowers, or just geometrical patterns. Some of them are as well just done with the style of pouring the steamed milk, others are designed with help of some kind of pin or coffee stirrer.
Latte Art Photos
Various styles of latte art which can be done in the way the steamed milk is poured into an espresso or with the help of some kind of pin or a coffee stirrer to design the pattern. Sometimes this pin is also dipped into the crema of the espresso to draw a design onto the latte.
What Do You Think About Latte Art?
Dou you like Latte Art?
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nightcats says:
I love latte art. I'd never bother trying it at home, but hats off to those creative sorts who decorate their lattes so beautifully.
Posted November 22, 2010
Ramkitten says:
I'd never seen anyone do this (I grew up in a closet, I guess) until I went to Macy's European Coffeehouse here in Flagstaff. Very cool.
Posted April 04, 2009
partydepot says:
Why Not! Its fun and life's too short! Enjo your indulgences.
Posted December 13, 2008
No, just gimme coffee and I am fine.
Tools for Latte Art: Espresso Machine
Tools for Latte Art: Milk Frother
Tools for Latte Art: Coffee Mugs
Latte Art Love, DVD
Latte Art Love, Fundamentals of Milk Steaming and Latte Art, DVD
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You would like to know the art of creating beautiful Rosettas?
Learn from Master Barista Phil Search, the director of training at the Seattle Barista Academy, in an easy way how to brew an espresso, to steam milk and how to create beautiful Rosettas, Hearts or Flowers.
Talking About Baristas
As well as latte, the word barista comes from italian language and means bartender and refers to someone working behind a bar, serving hot and cold beverages.
Nevertheless, barista is also a synonym for someone highly skilled in the preparation of coffee, coffee equipment, maintenance and last but not least latte art.
Since the year 2000 there is a World Barista Championship with baristas competing against each other for the world title. In 2008 Barista Stephen Morrissey from Dublin won the championship, beating 51 competitors with serving four espressos, four cappuccinos and four personal drinks in 15 minutes.
Latte Art Printer
Due to an overwhelming response, the guy who built this latte art printer founded a company for manufacturing latte art printers. Although being in early stage right now, it is possible to sign up for preorders. Find more information at Onlatte.
Latte Art and Coffee Related Links
If you have a lens or website related to Latte Art or Coffee feel free to contribute to this list and get a backlink from here.
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davespeed
Jan 27, 2012 @ 9:35 pm | delete
- What a neat lens! I've never been a big latte drinker, so I was unfamiliar with latte art before finding your lens. I enjoyed my visit here today...if I had only had a latte to drink while visiting! All the best.
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catherinelovestv
Jun 26, 2011 @ 5:08 pm | delete
- ha! you beat me to it was just about to create a lens when I found out the name was taken, great lens!
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Kolore
Apr 20, 2011 @ 1:18 am | delete
- Your lens is really useful, thank you very much, and welcome to visit my website coffee stirrers.
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nightcats
Nov 22, 2010 @ 11:55 am | delete
- Latte art like any art is beautiful to behold. It's almost a shame to drink it.
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stargazer00
Oct 14, 2010 @ 12:30 pm | delete
- Latte art is so pretty. I've never been any place where they served coffee with art.
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