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Amazing coffee art: from film icons to animals illustrated in lattes
By Stylist Team
11 years ago
What do you see in your morning coffee? "Coffee" would be our plain answer. But for some baristas in the world, the steamed milk surface of a latte or cappuccino is a canvas for intricate patterns and even portraits. In celebration of International Coffee Day (29 September) we've rounded up 20 of the most impressive examples of latte art.
From film characters with excruciating detail (you have to see Edward Scissorhands) to adorable animals (such as the cat leaping from its mug into a mug of 'swimming fish'), prepare to be amazed. Warning: this may leave you forever disappointed with your coffee order.
Khaleesi
"Game of Foams" by Michael Breach, a self proclaimed coffee artist.
Image: Instagram
E.T
Kazuki Yamamoto's latte creations at Japan's Osaka cafe 10g have made him an Internet sensation with 144,000 followers on Twitter, where he frequently posts pictures of his illustrations of characters, actors, musicians and landscapes on coffees.
Image: Twitter
Cat and fish
Barista Kazuki Yamamoto perfected his technique of making 3D latte art with this creation, where a foam cat aims to leap over to the next mug filled with swimming foam fish.
Image: Twitter
Moomintroll and Snufkin
The work of The Moomins illustrator, Tove Jansson, recreated in a coffee cup by Japanese coffee enthusiast Nowtoo Sugi.
Image: Twitter
Pizza
New York food blogger Skyler Bouchard loves coffee so much she decided to get her second love, pepperoni pizza, drawn on it.
Image: Instagram
Horse
This Instagram user's Costa latte was served with the profile of a beautiful horse.
Image: Instagram
Doctor Who Tardis
Back in 2012, Doctor Who fans went crazy over this time machine door created out of froth and bubbles.
Image: Facebook
Marilyn Monroe
Going by the name, troskx, this coffee aficionado drinks around 4-5 cups of cappuccino every day with his wife and paints his favourite fictional characters as well as icons like Miss Monroe.
Image: deviantart
Walter White
He's also made his own toast to the hit TV show Breaking Bad.
Image: deviantart.com
Edward Scissorhands
"The light concealing cream goes on first. Then you blend, and blend, and blend. Blending is the secret," says barista artist Michael Breach.
Image: Instagram
Salvador Dali clock
Iconic art is recreated on coffee cups by @george_10g on Twitter.
Image: Twitter
Swans
Viki Irama Rahardja is a nuclear engineer who loves to pour latte art in his spare time. He's particularly great at drawing birds.
Images: Twitter
Wold of Wall Street
2014's Best Film Oscar nominees were captured in froth by American coffee artist Michael Breach for Illycaffè.
Image: Stocklogo
Dog
Greek latte art Champion Perrys Karavas made this adorable dog for his daughter.
Image: Flickr
Ganesh
A yoga company in Russia shared this image of the Hindu elephant god illustrated in coffee.
Image: elephantjournal.com
Eiffel Tower
Other baristas use travel as inspiration, marking their favourite destinations in coffee.
Image: Pinterest
Fireworks
Another delicate creation from Tsuyoshi Osako
Image: google.com
Treet trunk
A barista on Instagram creates such detailed swirls in milk froth, they mimic rings in wood.
Image: Instagram
Bear
Almost 200,000 Instagram users follow a coffee shop in Tel Aviv, Israel, to watch morning coffees be decorated with adorable animals.
Image: Instagram
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