The way you pour the milk also affects your design in a big way. A steady hand and controlled flow is essential for ...

Unlike with other latte art techniques, starting with a bed of frothed milk on top of your drink isn't a necessity here. As long as your cup of espresso has a layer of crema to hold the design, it ...

As a self-confessed caffeine addict, I’m always looking for new coffee machines for a coffee fix, and to master the art of ...

Ainsworth said you can create art on espresso, latte, mocha, or cortado but not plain coffee because the physics of plain coffee are different. Learning to position the steam wand to heat the milk ...

I invested in an espresso machine, learned how to grind beans, pull a shot and steam milk. Sometimes I even try my hand at abstract latte art (which often resembles Rorschach-style milk blotches ...

Breaking down the art of latte-making A latte is a combination of espresso and steamed milk. So, the "art" of making designs in the foam comes from pouring the steamed milk.

That 3-D creation is the work of Japanese latte artist Kazuki Yamamoto. The 26-year-old resident of Osaka creates ephemeral works of art in espresso and foam.

Latte art competitions are spreading across the country, and coffee business owners are hoping that the creativity - delivered on a frothy, 5-inch-diameter canvas - will bring attention to the ...