Melannie Aquino is drastically changing the latte art game.
The San Francisco-based barista has spent four years perfecting the art of intricate latte designs, featuring everything from animals to cartoon characters to food.
According to Aquino’s recent blog post for Bored Panda, her couture latte art requires the right balance of ingredients and tools, and she only spends three to five minutes on each piece.
Aquino, who manages a coffee bar in Downtown San Francisco, plans to keep her artistry latte-focused.
“I don’t really have aspirations in pursuing art outside the realm of latte art,” Aquino told Mashable via email. “I dabble in painting, sketching and whittling on my off time, but I do that more for relaxing.” Read more…
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