Coffee’s aroma is something we all love to wake up with. The happiness doubles when a cup of coffee is served in an artistic way. Latte art, as we know it, is one of the trendiest things today. It is a process of pouring steamed milk on a shot of espresso to generate a design or pattern on the surface.
Latte art is practiced in different countries by coffee shops and independent artists. In the United States, the art started from Seattle in the late 1980s and early 90s, and was particularly popularized by David Schomer.
A professional latte artist only uses a thin metal rod, chocolate syrup, and food dyes to make beautiful designs on the froth. Cute little hearts on foam were the first latte art designs that become popular and still remain one of the most common designs. If you’re looking for the latest ideas, here are the most trendy latte art designs for your inspiration.
# An hypnotizing pattern on coffee by Asaf Rauch of Barista Swag
Image: Instagram @baristaswag
# Buddha latte art by Malaysia-based barista is perfect to attain spirituality
Image: Instagram @barista_shengz
# South Korean artist Kangbin Lee’s latte art designs are a tribute to history and pop art culture. His latte arts include the Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, and The Starry Night painting by Vincent Van Gogh
Image: Kangbin Lee
# Messages in the coffee by Barista Daniel Fernando is worth giving a try
Image: Instagram @barista_daniel_fernando
# 24k latte by Cafe Astoria is as delicious as it is beautiful
Image: Facebook/Cafe Astoria
# Santa latte art is really unique
Image: Instagram @dropship_____
# Rainbow latte art by Mason Salisbury brings a smile on the face and turns the bad mood around. The artist is based in Las Vegas and loves making colorful coffee art
Image: Instagram @ibrewcoffee
# A beautiful dark chocolate “Rosetta latte art” by Elly. She is a young talented artist who won the Korean latte art competition in 2016
Image: Pinterest
# Grapes in the coffee looks delightful and tempting
Image: Instagram @djboots72
# Paris frenzy will surely love the Eiffel Tower in their coffee mug
Image: Pinterest
# Probably a wheat spike in the coffee, anyone?
Image: Instagram @luke__1125
# The cat lover in you will never get over this… five minutes in, and I’m still fixed at it
Image: Twitter @dongurinekobei
# You’d want this Lion to stare at you forever
Image: Pinterest
# Japanese artist Yukio Kurosaki makes these cute little penguins in coffee
Image: Instagram @cafe_rail
# Latte Artist Brian makes remarkably realistic latte heART.
Image: Instagram @baristabrian
# Coffee art with white rose, is there a better way to wake her up in the morning?
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# Your cup of Joe will have rose flavor in it
Image: Instagram @barista___ray
# Melannie Aquino is a Minion lover who also realizes these adorable little mischievous characters inside a coffee mug at Elite Audio coffee bar in San Francisco
Image: Instagram @melaquino
# German Barista Dritan Alsela draws cute little bunny faces
Image: Instagram @dritanalsela
# Yummy pizza! Wait, it’s a latte art by Michael Breach
Image: Instagram @baristart
# Kazuki Yamamoto teamed up with Volkswagen Japan to create 3D Volkswagen Beetle coffee art
Image: Twitter @george_10g
# Hong Kong-based Leo’s Espresso Group used colored milk foam to create beautiful imagery of Leo that seems to emerge out of the cup
Image: Leo’s Espresso Group
# Mesmerizing fish and bubbles latte art by Peter Hernou
Image: Flickr/Peter Hernou
# This is the cutest teddy bear you can’t cuddle
Image: Pinterest
# Coffee mugs from the galaxy far, far away have Darth Vader and Stromtrooper in them
Image: Star Wars
# Mouth-watering donut with coffee err… in coffee
Image: Interactive Entertainment Concepts
# Chubby little cat munching on a pizza inside a coffee mug
Image: Instagram @melaquino
# This fish is living well in the coffee. Cute, ain’t it!
Image: Instagram @melaquino
# Colorful fishbone latte art by Ernie Jr. Fernandez is beautiful
Image: Instagram @znre.jr
# Bring down the galaxy in your coffee
Image: Pinterest
# Christmas tree and stars seem perfect for the holiday season
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# Mickey Mouse, Hello Kitty and other cartoon characters inside a coffee mug could even get kids addicted to caffeine
Image: Twitter @george_10g
# Inspired by the mobile game Neko Astume, Nowtoo Sugi creates lazy cats popping out of the mug
Image: Instagram @nowtoo
# Made using activated charcoal, this goth drink with Rosetta pattern has health benefits
Image: Instagram @micaelaphilippo
# Dragon latte art coffee — A good luck symbol to start the day
Image: Instagram @kugglag1
# What’s better than waking up with Batman in your cup? Gulp… gulp, you’re a superhero today!
Image: Fail Blog
# Incredible collection of Disney latte art, anyone?
Image: Twitter @george_10g
# Studio 6 Coffee House’s globe latte art is pretty awesome
Image: Pinterest
# Mastering Rosetta latte art isn’t easy, this is just why!
Image: Flickr/Tonx
# Latte art by Kohei Matsuno for pika-choooo fans
Image: Instagram @latte_stagram
# If you live in the fantasy world, then you will surely love this Snow White latte art
Image: Pinterest
# Amazing Mt.Fuji emerging out of a coffee mug
Image: Instagram @latte_stagram
# Matcha green tea lattes look great and have antioxidants with cancer-fighting benefits
Image: Instagram @littlegreenfork
# Snowflake latte art by Kokako laboratory is simple yet stunning idea for beginners. Make your design with caramel topping
Image: Kokako Laboratory
# This awesome latte pumpkin is created by Cupertino-based Daniel Vu
Image: Instagram @barista_dan
# This Halloween latte art is pretty good dreary
Image: Instagram @jeroen_vanhove
# This spooky latte is perfect for when you want to scare the s**t out of him
Image: Instagram/Kristýna Nežerná
#3D octopus latte art by Singapore-based Daphne Tan
Image: Instagram @periperipeng
# An unusual snail latte art might be a good option for beginners
Image: Instagram @latteartgram
# Native Americans, this one is for you
Image: Kangbin Lee
# A raining cloud latte by The Trendy Barista is ideal to start a sunny day
Image: Instagram @thetrendybarista
# Signature ColorBurst latte you can enjoy at The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
Image: Facebook/The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
# This clover-inspired latte art would attract good luck for you
Image: Instagram/Kalyn Nicholson
# Red velvet lattes are great, but become more awesome when they are served with rose petals at the Werewolf Coffee Bar in Chicago
Image: Instagram @werewolfcoffeebar
# Singapore-based barista Damien TC creates incredibly awesome floral latte art
Image: Instagram @damien_tc
