Coffee (art) History: Laurette’s Head With A Coffee Cup

I’ve been thinking about the influence of coffee in art history recently. Not just its obvious influence of powering many late night painting sessions, and that maybe some works of Jackson Pollock could be explained by one too many cups of coffee. But what about coffee as the subject? Have artists through the ages appreciated […]

Learning Latte Art

Do you want to take your coffee-making to the next level? Do you want to truly stand out as a barista? Why not try your hand at latte art! Our basic how-to guide The basis for quality latte art is a great shot of espresso. Because espresso is an emulsion unlike instant or drip coffee, […]

How to pour latte art at a Barista Course

How To Pour Latte Art

So to pour awesome latte art you need to pull great espressos and spin silky milk at 60-65 degrees. Espressos are important as it your base for the milk, so you looking for your 30 sec extraction with an even tamp so you have a nice oily even coloured crema. Milk needs to be super […]

How to make coffee art

Have you ever wanted to learn how to jazz up your drink with coffee art? Coffee art is a decades-old Italian tradition of making designs in the milky beverage of your choice. Despite its age, this art form was only popularised when the practice was picked up by American coffee shops in the 1980’s. With […]