Latte Art

Latte art is the art of creating patterns and drawings on the surface of a coffee drink by the skilful pouring of steamed milk into espresso. It is both an aesthetic adornment of the drink and, at the same time, a demonstration of the barista's mastery.

The basis for latte art is a correctly made espresso with a fine crema and perfectly steamed milk — smooth, velvety, with a fine-pored foam of the consistency of liquid cream. By controlling the height, speed, and trajectory of the milk pour, the barista “draws” recognisable figures on the surface of the drink: a heart, a rosetta (fern leaf), a tulip, and more complex patterns. The highest level of mastery is etching, where details are added with a special pick. Latte art does not change the taste of the coffee but turns an ordinary cup into a small work of art, gives aesthetic pleasure, and testifies to the professionalism and love of the barista for their craft. World championships are even held around this art.