Imagine your surprise when you peer down into your frothy beverage to see a intriguing latte art smiling back at you.
To make these crafty beverage designs, one must either have a special coffee printer, a stencil or the expert hand of a trained and highly skilled barista. It's an artistry that requires pouring skimmed milk into an espresso shot using the utmost precision. One could also try their hand at drawing designs in the caffeinated foam.
Some of the best latte art depict iconic pop culture personnel such as PSY, known for his galloping Gangnam Style dance. Others like to incorporate cute anime characters like Pikachu and Kiki. Once you're done admiring the espresso canvas, gleefully gulp it down.
15 Examples of Latte Art
From Espresso Photography Championships to Cappuccino Stencils:
Nikki Taylor — Dec 30, 2012 — Lifestyle
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Nerdy Java Photography
Chrissy May Takes Pictures of Geeky and Creative Brews
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Three-Dimensional Java Art
The Latte Designs by Kazuki Yamamoto are Stunningly Brewed Designs
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Computer Printer Coffee Brewers
Huang Guanglei Designs a Machine That Prints Designs in Java
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City-Scouring Java Photography
The Adbeus Team Documents Their Coffee via Mobile Camera
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Jolly Java Photography
A Week of Coffee Documents the Quest for the Perfect Cup of Joe
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Coffee Printer
Custom Edible Ink Images
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Coffee Printers (UPDATE)
The OnLatte Foam Printer
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Caffeinated Anime Artistry
Anime Latte Art Pays Homage to Popular Characters Like Luffy and Kiki
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Viral Cappuccino Art
Pay Homage to Psy with Some Steamy Gangnam-Style Latte Art
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Guinness Printers
OnLatte Printers Find New Foam to Decorate
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Cappuccino Stencils
Vinarpel Creates Stencils for all of Your Dietary Needs
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Caffeinated Furious Fowls
Angry Birds Coffee Art Jumps from iPhones to the Java House
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Latte Art Championships
World's Best Barista
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Spiritual Coffee Froth
Taiwan Hotel Whips Up Dalai Lattes While the Leader is in Town
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