"No latte art"
-Famous last words
My manager today just told me that we are no longer permitted to have latte art on our coffees.
What the actual fuck??
Okay so there is only one (good) reason that a cafe should not have latte art.
That reason is if they are a roaster and want only the crema on top. The crema is where the most intense flavour of the coffee and where all the beautiful notes can be tasted.
Now if you work with shitty beans and a temperamental machine, you do not do this…. there is no need.
Latte art is actually a sign of a good coffee. Any coffee with clear, free pour art on it is proof of two things.
- Good espresso. If the espresso is shit, the crema won't hold and you won't have the beautiful contrasting colours.
- Good milk. Lovely creamy milk. If it is shitty and bubbly, you won't have clean lines.
So why the fuck would you say no fucking latte art?
Farewell my beautiful friend and passion… I shall miss you