Hipster Wizards Brew Coffee Masterpieces

The practice of Latte Art is taking San Antonio by storm. Visit Halcyon and if the planets are aligned, you’re next latte could be magical. No photoshop here, just good ole espresso, steamed milk, a skilled hand and ironically worn apparel. These baristas are brilliant artists!

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C3PO from Star Wars. May the foam be with you! by John the Jedi.
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The free-pour method involves making art by pouring steamed milk so that a pattern emerges. I’ve seen leaves, hearts, feathers, and swans conjured by this method.
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Freestyle Latte art, using a toothpick as a brush and espresso as paint, the barista then sketches on the white milk foam. Sea Turtle by John at Halcyon Southtown.
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CafeChick by John
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John caught taking a selfie… well, maybe he’s updating his Facepush
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Benedict Cumberpatch as Sherlock Holmes by John.
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I first learned of latte art after seeing the movie, The Green Hornet. Kato made Seth Rogin a latte every morning with a leaf. This one was made at Mildfire Coffee Roasters.
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CoffeeGuy by John.

2 thoughts on “Hipster Wizards Brew Coffee Masterpieces

  1. I want them to create a cup of coffee on top of my cup of coffee. It would be the Inception of coffees.

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