The ability to paint on coffee drinks is considered one of the most important in the job of a professional barista. Even if you have never dreamed of working at a coffee machine, but love to pamper yourself or your friends with delicious coffee, you will definitely need the ability to create an unpretentious drawing on a fragrant drink.
There are several techniques for creating drawings on coffee. The simplest of them, great for home use, is stencils. Piece by piece or as a set, stencils can be easily bought: from 12 UAH. per piece or from 110 UAH. per set of 16
Or you can make a stencil yourself.
- Draw in any graphic editor or download an image you get accustomed to from the Internet and print it.
- The base for the stencil should be tight, especially if you want to continue using it. Attach the printed paper to the backing and cut out the design with a utility knife. Cardboard or thick paper at this stage can be strengthened with tape.
- Typically, coffee stencils are round in shape and have a small handle. Place the base over the cup in which you will prepare the drink, and place the drawing in the middle.
- Now flip it over, circle the cup and cut out, making a slight deviation from the outline, which can be used to hold the stencil.
How to draw on coffee
1. Prepare coffee, pour in milk. Do not forget that on warm, well-foamed milk, the pattern will look more beautiful and clearer. The surface of the drink can be garnished with whipped cream to enhance the effect.
2. Place the stencil on the cup and using a teaspoon or small strainer, gently sprinkle the top with grated chocolate, cinnamon or cocoa. The drink is ready!