Drawing in coffee: the 5 techniques for making a drawing on coffee?

Surely you have already observed these drawings, as spectacular as they are intoxicating, on cappuccinosof latté or on any cup of coffee. On the terrace, on a bartender’s desk and most likely on a news feed social networks. Latte Art is a must, more than a trend it has become a real gourmet philosophy. We at Cafés Méo have always cultivated the magic of coffee. Our ranges: coffee beans, ground coffee or organic, they constitute an ideal basis for all your creations: a cream generous and with an authentic flavor to reinvent this coffee moment.

So why not you? Are you ready to experiment?

The Cafés Méo teams offer you theirs suggestions and the best techniques to make the most incredible things yourself drawings in your bar. Create, interact, share and extend the experience at home, in front of your friends or family. In a few lines, the The art of milk it will have no more secrets from you!

What is LatteArt?

THE The art of milk it is not a simple ornament. It’s the art of enhancing yours coffeea score to play with the main notes: coffee, milk foam and creativity. By transforming an iconic drink like coffee, you make it a true work of art.

It was in 1988 that the bartender The American David Schomer brought this technique back from Italy to create the first heart-shaped motifs. Seattle experienced a never-ending craze for latte art that spread throughout the world cafeteria across the planet.

A real trend

The phenomenon The art of milk explodes on the networks. ON Instagram OR TikTokthe hashtag #latteart has millions of publications, evidence of a global craze.

In 2025, while drinks like tahini milk or miso-infused coffee attract the curious, The art of milk remains the most elegant expression of the passion for coffee.

The essential equipment for drawing coffee

Before you embark on your first drawingsmake sure you have all the necessary equipment. Everything is fine accessory This tool has its role in making it easier to create precise and aesthetic Latte Art.

Espresso coffee machine with steam nozzle

The basis, the priority, you need an espresso machine equipped with a steam nozzle efficient. It is she who generates the cream intense on your espresso and milk foam to create the characteristic visual contrast.

Cafés Méo offers the best coffee machines to transform everyone expressed in a Latte Art creation worthy of a barista.

Suitable milk jug

The milk jug will allow you to dose and adjust precisely by eye, this is the “free casting”, as for a cocktail.

• Choose a jug stainless steel,
• with a capacity of 30 to 35 cl,
• with a fine and well-profiled beak.

This shape facilitates control Speed and allows you to achieve shapes precise.

Milk and thermometer

Milk determines the quality of mousse. We recommend the whole milk who will offer to structure silky, resistant and shiny.

The alternatives plantlike oat or almond, they are gaining popularity due to their sweet notes and light mousse.

Heat your milk between 60°C and 70°C, the temperature ideal for a dense microfoam, without burning the proteins essential. Don’t hesitate to consult Café Méo’s advice for froth the milk.

Suitable cup

Prefer one large cup and shallow, this shape allows for a generous surface, ideal for leaving space for drawing. The mug becomes a perfect showcase for your works and highlights yours drawing on coffee.

The 5 most popular coffee models worthy of a barista

You dream of learning figures the most emblematic? Cafés Méo offers you five techniques essential, steps in stages, for beginners and experts!

1) The heart

THE Heart it is the universal design, a symbol of warmth and welcome, it is also the first, the most appreciated.

• Step 1: Get started pour in the steamed milk height to fill half the cup.
• Step 2: Bring him closer jugpour on the central point: a circle-shaped drop appears.
• Step 3: When the cup is almost full, draw a line quickly and vertically down to draw the tip of the heart.

2) The tulip

More sophisticated, the tulip it’s a pattern in petals superimposed which gives a result with a guaranteed effect.

• Step 1: Start from the heart
• Step 2: So create a semicircle as soon as the milk touches the surface, before stopping the flow.
• Step 3: Repeat two or three times, overlapping layers.
• Step 4: End with a vertical stretch to connect the petals and structure the petals.

3) The rosette

Imagine a stylized, wavy, complex leaf, a great challenge for everyone amateur demanding.

• Step 1: pour the lit was frothy in height up to half the cup.
• Step 2: Bring him closer jug and gently swing from right to left to create waves on the surface of the coffee.
• Step 3: Once you reach the edge of the cup, lift the jug slightly and trace a straight line moving up to define the leaf stem. The leaf appears fine and harmonious. Mastered technique, guaranteed emotion.

4) The swan

THE swan it is undoubtedly the most spectacular figure. Start as a rosette or a heart for the body.

• As soon as the base is laid, direct the flow to create the wing with delicate lateral movements.
• Then draw a thin and precise line outwards then go back up to form the cou.
• For the Headadd a small drop in the shape of an upside down heart.

5) The bear and the creative figures

Remember that the The art of milk it’s also a pleasure, nothing is better than free drawings for fun or, why not, to atelier fun with friends or children?

Spirals, faces, animal motifs, enjoy, these 3D foam creations are fun and make your mug a space for expression.

THE’foam bear It’s easy, fun for adults and children, ideal for beginners!

• Step 1: Pour three turns of foam on the surface of the coffee: one for the face and two smaller ones for the ears.
• Step 2: Then use a dent cure or an engraving tool to draw details such as eyes, nose and smile.

Cafés Méo’s 5 tips for successful Latte Art

1. Textrude the foam perfectly: the quality of the foam is essential. Create a dense and silky microfoam: inject air under the surface, shake, stop at 65°C. Your mousse will be compact, shiny and smooth.

2. Check your deposit (free deposit) which gives shape to the drawing. Concentrate, this is the most important step, the gesture must be fluid, precise, almost ritualistic.

3. Always start with the classical figures. The heart and the tulip are relatively simple, we will then move on to the rosette and the swan.

4. Play with textures: add some spice to your latte art. Use stencils or latte art pens to help you. Don’t hesitate to use decorative micro-additions (cinnamon or cocoa powder give depth and character to your creation).

5. Finally, avoid common errors: too liquid or too dense foam, too hot milk, pouring too fast or not precise enough. Observe, correct, readjust.

Try it at home, alone or in a family workshop, with your range Café Méo cereals, ground or organic. Equip yourself, start with a heart, enjoy the adventure and surprise your loved ones. With a little practicalyou will bluff with those around you. Every time taxesmaintain emotions, cultivate creativity… The art of milk it becomes a ritual, a Méo moment to share.