page_title: Latte art
hierarchical_section_title: Latte art
caption_attribution_description: English: A cappuccino in Chiang Mai, Thailand, showing a perfect "tulip".
context_page_description: Latte art is a method of preparing coffee created by pouring microfoam into a shot of espresso and resulting in a pattern or design on the surface of the latte. It can also be created or embellished by simply "drawing" in the top layer of foam. Latte art is particularly difficult to create consistently, due to the demanding conditions required of both the espresso shot and milk. This, in turn, is limited by the experience of the barista and quality of the espresso machine. The pour itself, then, becomes the last challenge for the latte artist. The term is not reserved to latte coffee only, it also applies for other beverages containing milk foam like cappuccino and hot chocolate.
context_section_description: Latte art is a method of preparing coffee created by pouring microfoam into a shot of espresso and resulting in a pattern or design on the surface of the latte.  It can also be created or embellished by simply "drawing" in the top layer of foam.  Latte art is particularly difficult to create consistently, due to the demanding conditions required of both the espresso shot and milk.  This, in turn, is limited by the experience of the barista and quality of the espresso machine.  The pour itself, then, becomes the last challenge for the latte artist. The term is not reserved to latte coffee only, it also applies for other beverages containing milk foam like cappuccino and hot chocolate.
caption: Cappuccino with an example of a "tulip"
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