Everyone loves going to a café, ordering a latte and being presented with a lovely heart or flower etched in foam on top. Aside from looking beautiful, the latte art signifies that the milk has been properly steamed and that your drink was made with love. Some baristas go for the just the bare minimum, while others use the cup as a canvas.
My friend, New York City-based artist and barista at The Breslin, Mike Breach, has a gift for being able to do just about anything with a cup of espresso and milk.
Laura and I had the pleasure of watching him create a few different designs for us a few days ago. From animals, works of art, rock stars and presidents, Mike amazed us with each one. He even did a portrait of our dog, Iggy Pop!
How much more fun would waking up be if one of these adorned your cup every morning?
- Ryan
Freddie @ Spice Market is also a pretty phenomenal Barista.
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That is amazing! Especially love the horse and Keith Haring ones. Does he do that for every latte at the Breslin?
Not for every single one (sometimes they get so busy sometimes!), but he does send out the occasional surprise. Did you check out his site too? -LR
Thanks for the link! Love the Prince latte. Hopefully I can catch them during the slower parts of the day.
These are awesome! What a wonderful talent.
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Wow these are so cool! Thanks for sharing.
These are AMAZING.
Amazing!!
Uber cute! I wouldn’t say no to such a delightful taste&view right now! (sighs)
I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow, these are amazing! I found you via Cup of Jo, and I’m so glad I did!
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Thanks! We’re honored! – RS
I love coffee, the pictures are art!!!
Have you (or he) thought about turning these into prints? I would love to hang the last one in my kitchen.
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So cute, coffe tastes better with an adorable picture on top
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One word: Crazy!
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That’s incredible! Think he could do that with a Guinness as well?
Well, depends on how many he’s already had! -RS