Making Art with Coffee Foam

Here’s another reason to put a cappuccino machine on your shopping list: cappuccino or latte foam art. Why bother with coffee art? After all, it’s even more transient than dirty car window art. I believe coffee foam art is popular because it adds comfort and a special gift to an already dreamy and friendly drink. Plus, when else do you get a chance to drink art? Never!

Which milk should you choose: non-fat, 2% or whole? According to coffeegeek.com, non-fat milk is indeed the easiest to foam, yet it won’t be as decadent. Next up, 2% milk will foam easily, says coffeegeek, and it’s a “nice balance” between foaming ease and fat. And, finally, whole milk is tasty, but much more difficult to use if you want foam. It sounds like 2% may be the best choice.

Foam Art Around the Web

WomansDay.com published an article on cappuccino art. Do go visit the story by Brynn for frothy art like a panda, apple, zigzag, straw hat, leaf, lady, monkey, elephant and more.

The first video below is a slideshow of latte art from the artistic barista Sammy Lin, while the second video of Japanese barista Chiharu Yokoyama will reveal how to make a cappuccino foam bunny. It’s all in the initial pouring and later the instrument dipping to create swirls and  lines.

Sammy Lin Latte Art: Don’t miss the impressive solar system art or the wonderful cats.

Japanese Barista Chiharu Yokoyama: Find out how he makes a cappuccino bunny face.

(Image via flickr/yoppy)