I don't know about you, but I always start my day with a cup of coffee. I love this drink with a high head of foam. That's why I like it to have some kind of design on it. It’s especially nice to see a heart on the cap of a coffee – espresso or cappuccino. Previously, I took a strainer in a given shape and sifted the cinnamon through it.
But not everyone likes coffee drinks with this seasoning. Cinnamon goes well with espresso and Americano, but not quite with cappuccino. But it turns out there is a quick and easy way to create a heart directly from milk. Let's learn latte art (drawing from coffee) from the simplest figure. My husband is a coffee lover, and he especially loves cappuccino. It was he who taught me how to make a heart in a cup of homemade cappuccino. And after that you can move on to more complex drawings.
History of the profession
The first espresso machine was developed in Italy, the best cocktails and drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos, macchiatto and coretto were first made there. Therefore, it is logical that the barista profession also appeared for the first time in the country of Lavazza coffee.
After the owner of Starbucks (Howard Schultz) filmed the work of a local Italian barista and brought these recordings to the USA, the profession gained popularity and took root first in America, and later in other countries. By the way, in Italy a barista can also perform the functions of a bartender and work with alcoholic cocktails. Whereas in our country, a barista is a person whose task is to make a portion of espresso or cappuccino delicious and tasty right away.
Another professional difference is age and gender. So in Italy, latte art has been studied for years, and the profession itself brings in a very high income. That’s why the main baristas are men. Whereas in the Russian restaurant and bar industry, “decorating” coffee is often done by ladies. Return to content
What can scientists do on the surface of coffee?
A specialist in the field of art latte should:
- know specifically the nuances of making espresso, its variants and drinks based on it;
- have an excellent understanding of coffee consistencies, recognize coffee varieties, know everything about the principles of feeding raw materials, roasting technology, distinguish smells and taste characteristics;
- be able to figure out the taste of a drink down to an undertone;
- be able to prepare at least 40 types of coffee, including latte, cappuccino, ristretto, correto, etc.;
- specifically possess manufacturing techniques, including grinding balancing, temperature selection, pressure selection, recipe for each portion, etc.;
- draw the most unimaginable patterns and ornaments on the foam.
In order for a sketch to come out truly beautiful, the master hones his art for hours, or even weeks. Naturally, drawing a heart on the surface of a latte is not a problem for a pro, but decorating an espresso with an elaborate pattern is really difficult even for an experienced barista.
In professional ranking there is its own highest level - the position “Master” of coffee, which in terms of importance can be compared with a medical science (in this case, coffee).
Another trait that will be useful to a professional barista who claims to be a master is tirelessness, because in a day he will have to decorate 10 servings of cappuccino, latte, espresso, etc. with a heart or a flower.
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Master class from a specialist
The art of drawing with milk on coffee - this is how you can find the meaning of the word art latte. But in order for the sketch to come out truly beautiful, you need to properly froth the milk and pour it into the espresso correctly. By the way, a sketch can be created using 2 methods:
- ordinary drawing on the surface of the foam, using a toothpick or other sharp object;
- by pouring milk into coffee using a special technology.
In any case, both the 1st and 2nd methods allow you to create any kind of sketch on the surface of the drink, including flowers or a heart, write confessions or “embroider” unusual patterns.
One of the criteria for a successful art latte is serious adherence to the recipe (in other words, the proportions of coffee and milk).
In order to decorate a cappuccino with a heart or a rose you need:
- beat the milk using a special technology, so that the foam comes out homogeneous and has the consistency of cream;
- milk, in order for the foam to come out perfect for decoration, must be brought to a temperature at which foam is released in a strictly defined amount;
- milk is poured into coffee so that when mixed it creates elaborate patterns and intricate ornaments;
- the presence of bubbles in the milk is not allowed;
- espresso, like milk, must meet certain standards, including color standards. An impeccable espresso should have a reddish-brown color.
What do you need for latte art?
To make a design on coffee, you need a coffee machine with a milk frothing function. You can’t just beat it with a whisk. Simple battery-powered beaters are also difficult, at least until you have experience. We will talk about the methods available to you in such conditions, but later. First, let's deal with the traditional method. We take:
- High-quality milk, preferably 3.5%. The higher the fat content, the stronger the foam you will get;
- Coffee - don't take the best one until you learn - you'll ruin quite a lot of the product, and drinking so much espresso in a short time is harmful;
- Pitcher, stainless steel jug for whipping. You can use any other one, but with this you will definitely feel the right temperature and be able to froth the milk to the desired degree. What you need is a jug, a metal bowl will not work;
- Cup, preferably round;
- A toothpick or a special thicker wooden stick;
- Espresso machine;
- Syrup, preferably chocolate (not for all recipes).
Art latte – art styles
All art has its own styles, and latte art is no exception. So, the most popular ones include decorating drinks in the style “a la Rosetta” (a sketch resembling a leaf or flower).
The main subjects in the art of drawing on coffee are hearts, apples and flowers. But the artistic design options do not end there, because all other patterns are created on the basis of the main ones. Return to content
How to make pictures on coffee.
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Drawings can be made by pouring cream, milk or thick milk foam into coffee. In most cases, they are drawn on the foam formed during the production of cappuccino. The clearest drawings are obtained when using foam from the freshest milk poured into a properly prepared espresso.
Making coffee pictures is not as difficult as it seems. To do this you need to know certain techniques. The main techniques are called pitching and etching. In the first case, images are created by pouring a narrow stream of milk from a small jug with a narrow throat (a measuring cup will do instead). In the 2nd, first a snow-white spot is poured onto the coffee, and pictures are made on top with a toothpick. Most bar workers combine both techniques and have their own unique ways of painting with coffee. Their highest skill is considered to be the ability to make several drawings inside one cup. At the bartender championship, each person paints 5 cups in 15 minutes.
An easy example of an image of a cat and a dog using this technique:
To draw a heart on coffee (in fact, the most common drawing option), make a cappuccino with good foam. Take a toothpick, place it in the center of the cup and make a dot. Near the point, dip a toothpick half a centimeter and pass it through the point. The foam itself will transform into the heart.
In addition to milk, you can use cocoa, food paints, finely grated chocolate and any decorations for decorating cakes to create drawings. Experienced bartenders prepare a special thick syrup with the addition of starch. In Europe there are so-called “latte art printers”. They make stencils through which it is convenient to sprinkle cocoa powder or chocolate chips on top of the coffee. You can make such a stencil yourself from cardboard by making a light sketch according to the size of your cup. It is better if the sketch has clear graphic forms and without unnecessary small details; it is unlikely that they will be filled in evenly.
Oh, this is how it looks:
You can make a stencil from your photo. To do this, scan the photo, open Photoshop, select your face and use the cutout filter. The stencil can be copied from the screen without the help of a printer by attaching snow-white paper to the monitor and tracing the outline.
A more difficult idea for the more experienced: sketching a sunset
Prepare at least some type of coffee. Drop a little milk into the center. When the drop spreads, add just a little cream to the center. Cover half the cup with paper and sprinkle cocoa on top. Use coffee-colored food coloring. If food paint is difficult to find, pour the melted chocolate into a tube from which you can squeeze a narrow line. This could be used glue packaging. Draw an arc across the uncovered surface. Take a toothpick, place it in the center and draw stripes towards the edge of the cup. So you should get an ornament that resembles the rays of the morning sun.
Master class on a coffee heart pendant.
DIY crafts help out in any situation. In addition, they make our life more comfortable and unique.
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Technique for creating patterns and images
Latte art, as if on three pillars, stands on three basic design elements, these are:
- heart;
- apple;
- rosetta (rose).
It is imperative to learn how to perform these particular drawings, then other, more complex ones will be easier, because they, as a rule, are a kind of combination of basic techniques, multiplied by the imagination of the performer. Here's how it's done.
Heart: mentally draw a circle on the surface of the coffee and fill it with milk through the spout of the pitcher (it should be directed to the center of the circle), at the final stage the pitcher is raised, the stream is made very thin and the diameter of the circle filled with milk is crossed out with it.
Apple: they begin to draw it from the wall of the cup, depicting a small twig, and then, directing a stream of milk into the center of the cup, they create the fruit itself.
Flower (rosetta): the surface is mentally divided into 4 sectors and first the two upper “quarters” are filled, then, shaking the pinscher slightly, the lower left and lower right are filled, the last portions of milk are poured out in a zigzag motion. They complete the work, as in the case of the heart, by lifting the pitcher and crossing out the picture with a thin stream.
Tulip: this image is based on several hearts, which are crossed by a milky stripe “stem”.
The following video will help you consolidate your skills:
How to make a coffee heart
- a piece of thick cardboard; - sharp scissors; - pen; — glue “Moment”; - coffee beans; - ribbon or beautiful ribbon 20 cm long.
Let's get started
1. Take a piece of cardboard and draw four hearts on it. Two are huge and two are slightly smaller. It’s better to take thicker cardboard, maybe from some kind of packaging. Such cardboard will give the heart additional volume and strength.
2. Carefully cut out the hearts. Because cardboard is thick, this step of craft production cannot be entrusted to children. It is best to involve a man in this activity, they have even more strength. And if he (the man) is not nearby, then we do everything ourselves, as usual.
3. Fold the ribbon in half and glue the free ends to one of the huge hearts in the base area. We attach a second huge heart on top, covering the ends of the ribbon. If the ribbon is wide, as in our case, you can twist it into a flagellum.
4. Now we are forming the volume of the future suspension. To do this, glue the remaining two small hearts on both sides of the huge hearts. I tried to make it without the little hearts and came to the conclusion that in this case the craft loses its flavor. So, our workpiece is ready.
5. All that remains is to paste it with coffee beans on both sides. It is better to do this in two layers. Please note that the grains are mainly glued with the smooth surface down and the middle grooves up. In my opinion, the craft looks more beautiful this way.
Do not skimp on the grains; there should be no gaps through which the cardboard is visible. If you have a limited amount of coffee raw materials, then I suggest painting the prepared cardboard hearts black. Choose paint at your discretion. The production time for crafts naturally increases due to painting of the workpieces and its drying. After painting the workpiece with the least amount of grains, the workpiece will look completely presentable.
6. As a final touch, you can decorate the heart with an elegant, catchy bow in your favorite color. You can decorate the craft with other decorations, like, for example, in this master class here.
7. A ready-made heart made of fragrant coffee beans can be hung in the car and enjoy the smell of coffee on the road. As you know, the smell of coffee invigorates, improves mood and even fights depression. So travel aromatherapy will always be beneficial for you.
Do-it-yourself car air freshener is ready. In the heat of summer, the smell of coffee beans is unobtrusive, and in the cold of winter it makes the car interior unusually comfortable and homely. Agree, it will be very pleasant for you. Better than being poisoned by chemicals.
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How to draw a beautiful heart on coffee.
Is it coffee time? Get your act together. Put your heart and soul into making it. Coffee is a beautiful start to the day. You will need: espresso, cocoa powder and frothed milk. Modern coffee makers allow you to prepare frothed milk using a steamer. Just remember to cool the milk to 2-4 degrees before doing this. Properly prepared foam is a guarantee that the heart will not settle on the coffee and spread out. To ensure everything goes smoothly, familiarize yourself with the technology of applying latte art and the secrets of the barista. They will help you become a quality artist and draw an incredibly beautiful heart on the coffee.
1. Pour espresso into a mug. Sprinkle cocoa powder over your coffee. This will make the heart beautiful and precise. You can use cinnamon, but its grains may cause the outline to blur after a short time.
2. Hold the pitcher by the handle or clasp your palm from above. Tilt the mug towards you and pour foamy milk into the center of the coffee. The distance between the pitcher and the coffee should be about 5 cm. The movements are smooth and beautiful.
3. Pour milk into coffee along the lines indicated in the diagram. Having reached position 2, raise the pitcher by 2 cm and “cross out” the image with a jet. The heart will be pulled in the appropriate direction.
Amaze your lover by serving coffee in bed. The heart, intoxicating with a magical smell, will not leave him phlegmantic. It's so romantic! Probably after which your phone will ring all day, delivering love messages.
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How to do it? heart with the smell of coffee and cinnamon.
Master class: how to do it? a heart for a holiday and for interior decoration with the smell of coffee and cinnamon.
Small and very cute, unique heart sachet for a romantic evening on Valentine's Day. As befits all “correct” sachets, it emits a strong but not intrusive smell, which perfectly invigorates, and simply decorates the place with its appearance. And most importantly, no “chemistry”: the sachet is colored with coffee and soaked in freshly ground cinnamon.
Materials and tools:
- Compacted snow-white calico.
- PVA glue.
- Sintepon or holofiber for filling sachets.
- Coffee, cinnamon, vanilla.
- Scissors.
- Wood stick.
Preparing the drink
To get a beautiful and stable pattern, coffee or cappuccino must also be brewed correctly. Sugar thins the coffee, so you shouldn’t sweeten it—you can do that later. But the main requirement for drinks for latte art is a high head of foam. This is the canvas on which we will paint.
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To make the cappuccino heart clearer and more contrasting, you can sprinkle the surface with the drink with cinnamon. But this step may cause the drawing to be short-lived. If you are right-handed, hold the pitcher in your right hand and the cappuccino cup in your left.
Let's start creating a heart
1-2. We come up with and draw hearts on paper. We cut out and trace the pattern on calico folded in half, leaving seam allowances of 5 mm. Cut with seam allowances.
3. Sew, leaving a 2 cm hole for the upcoming stuffing of the heart. We tie the ends of the threads at the hole. Trim excess fabric along the contour, retreating 5 mm. We make notches on the “roundness” and sharp angle of the tip of the heart so that the fabric does not pull during the upcoming filling of the mold.
4-5. Using a wooden stick, we help you twist out your heart. We go through the corner and roundness with a stick from the inside. With its help, we fill the heart with padding polyester or holofiber. The end result should be a plump, appetizing heart. When you press it, it should simply “spring back.” Sew up the hole with a blind stitch.
6. Prepare a fragrant solution: add z teaspoons of instant coffee to 100 grams of hot water, a pinch of cinnamon and vanilla. Add 1 tbsp. spoon of PVA. Stir well. Apply onto the sachet with a synthetic flat brush, starting from the seams. This must be done quickly, without allowing stains to form.
7. Place 3-4 sheets of writing paper on a baking sheet. Place the wet hearts on top. Place in an oven preheated to 100°C and bake with the door ajar. When our hearts take on the appearance of delicious gingerbread, we take them out of the oven.
8. We decorate the sachet with beads, lace, rhinestones, ribbons, bows. You can drop essential oil of orange, lemon or lavender. Sasha is ready!
Heart for a holiday with a smell
Now it’s clear to you how to make a heart for a romantic evening. The smell of cinnamon brings warmth and comfort to any home, gives relaxed communication, tenderness and tolerance towards people. Promotes an influx of optimism, develops a positive outlook on surrounding phenomena, eliminating the syndrome of acquired lethargy, hypochondria and self-pity.
The cinnamon smell inspires a person to be creative, fills him with a desire to live brightly, intensely and consciously, cherishing every minute of irrevocably passing time. The smell of vanilla gives satisfaction to emotions, makes the heart feel good, encourages confidential communication, and has a calming effect on the nervous system. It is an undeniable afro-disiac. The smell of coffee is a sign of comfort and romance.
