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?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, I like my coffee pimped with Latte Art?
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.
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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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- Laniann Laniann Jun 19, 2009 @ 5:50 pm
- First that I've heard about Latte Art. Interesting what a person can do with a latte. 5*
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- mosaic mosaic Apr 28, 2009 @ 5:28 pm
- wow! glad i came across this lens today.
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- Ramkitten Ramkitten Apr 4, 2009 @ 1:58 am
- Love those latte art photos. Great lens.
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- partydepot partydepot Dec 13, 2008 @ 12:05 pm
- Very cool lens. Who knew drinking coffee could be so fun!
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- GrowWear GrowWear Dec 13, 2008 @ 11:34 am
- What a cool lens!
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