cup of coffee gives pleasant emotions and causes a rush of vitality, so no wonder that the world-famous coffee drink has so many fans.Harm and benefits of coffee have not been studied to our time, as it will depend on the composition of the coffee and the body of each individual.However, its use is obvious for people who suffer from low blood pressure.
Of course, some of you have had the pleasure in coffee experience firsthand the art of drawing on coffee.Agree, it is very nice to have a cup of coffee, which will be decorated with intricate designs!And of course, you do not just wonder how to create such pictures on the coffee, which is simply amazing photos of our imagination!Nowadays, there are many techniques by which decorate a coffee barista surface.
history of coffee pictures
At one time Capuchin monks (hence the name cappuccino) noticed that after infusion of thick milk foam over time begin to appear in the paintings of coffee.As the ascetic life of the monks were quite a few pleasures, the coffee drink with milk has become for them a small, but still a joy.
Adding coffee drink milk foam formed, which was very tasty.After that, the monks did not once tried to cook a delicious milk froth independently.Yes tried a lot of ways, resulting in the desired effect achieved.
Many fascinating figures on coffee.Cappuccino in this case is simply an excellent basis, since its preparation is very easy to draw.Of course, in this case, you can remember about a latte, thanks to which not so long ago, a new type of coffee art - latte art.It is noteworthy that the main figures here are heart, flower and apple, and all other figures - no more than the result of your imagination and skill.
latte art techniques
Some time later formed several lines of latte art, the main ones being:
1. Pitching.In this case, make drawings on coffee using a pitcher - a specialized vessel.
2. Etching - in this technique barista uses different sharp objects (sticks, needles, toothpicks, etc.).
3. Mixed - use two techniques simultaneously.
Pleasant add
In addition, there are some other techniques as latte art constantly evolving.Also, to make great pictures on the coffee, the barista can apply hot chocolate, cinnamon, "edible" ink and various syrups.But as it turned out, the usual syrups are not suitable for this, so the real masters of the syrup is added to a small amount of starch.
is important to know that the newly invented "latte-art printer", with which you can make a variety of pictures on the coffee or even portray the picture.But of course, to get a clear picture must be properly whipped foam of fresh milk and is ideal for all the rules, espresso.By the way, this is a wonderful way to verify the quality of the coffee beverage.
the championship of latte-art
since 2004 in many countries are conducted championships drawings on coffee (latte-art), which attracts professionals from around the world to show their skills.The competition offers the participants 15 minutes to prepare a variety of 4 cups of cappuccino - mokkiato, 4 and 4, copyright drink espresso.And be sure each cup should be drawing.The highest skill of the barista is the creation of a single cup pattern of several pieces simultaneously.
If you want to surprise your guests a beautiful and tasty drink, then you definitely need to learn how to do, though simple, but very interesting pattern.Believe me, drinking a coffee - a pleasure!And we wish you a riot of imagination and manifestations of skill!
