Nothing is so beautiful on a cold winter’s morning than the fragrant steam rising from a cup of well brewed coffee — except for the compelling art designs swirled onto the top of it, by a skilled and talented barista. Latte art has been around for a long time. It involves pouring cream onto the surface of a shot or more of pulled espresso, in a slow and even way while gently shaking the pitcher in various side to side patterns that cause the cream to form an image on the latte. Many baristas who work in the top coffee shops and franchises of the world wake up each morning, arm their ADT Home Security systems, and set out for a day of artistic creativity that is sure to please. How do they do it, you ask? Let’s have a look.
In the following video, you can watch an expert barista creating several designs. Notice the way he pours the cream and gently shakes the pitcher as he does so. The patterns are simply stunning. Even though this is the work of a trained and skilled artist, don’t be afraid to try these designs at home. You could really impress your friends by learning these skills:
