THE MERAKI PRACTICE JOURNAL

Latte Art.
Your first pour
belongs here.

A wobbly heart is a place to start. Save a photo today, then add your next attempt to see what changes.

See the progression ↓
No perfect pattern needed. Your photos stay in this browser.
THE BEAUTY IS IN THE PROGRESS 01 → 09
Early-stage latte art with a broad milk shape
Finding the shape
↗
More defined latte art with clear layered lines
Finding the detail
Real practice photos. Room to grow.
FROM FIRST SHAPES TO FINER LINES

Latte Art Gallery.
Find your next small focus.

Look at the outline, the spaces between layers, and the finish. Choose one thing to notice in your next cup.

Explore all 9 examples ↓

Nine real pours, ordered by visible pattern definition—not a dated practice timeline. Only the backgrounds were removed.

Look closer. What changes from cup to cup?

Tap a cup for a closer look and an observation ↗
Explore a possible next stepAI-edited reference, based on original photo 8
YOUR OWN STORY, ONE CUP AT A TIME

My Latte Art
Practice Journal.

Keep your first cup. Next time, choose the same journey and add another photo—your first and latest pours will appear together.

Your private browser journal
↗

Your first cup is worth keeping.

Save one photo and give your practice a name. Add a short note if you like. Come back after your next pour to see the difference.

Your journal stays in this browser. Use the same browser when you return, and keep your original photos as a backup. Nothing is posted publicly.

ONE SMALL CHANGE AT A TIME

How to Make Latte Art.
A Simple Practice Guide.

For your next latte art practice, pick one thing to try. A similar cup and camera angle will make your photos easier to compare.

  1. 01 / PREPARE

    Build your canvas.

    Start with freshly brewed espresso in a wide cup. Swirl it gently before adding milk.

  2. 02 / TEXTURE

    Keep the milk silky.

    Aim for glossy, flowing microfoam with no large bubbles. Swirl the pitcher to keep the texture even.

  3. 03 / POUR

    Start with a heart.

    Pour from a little higher to mix, then bring the spout close to the surface. Pour a white circle and lift to draw through it.

What Kind of Milk to Use for Latte Art?

Whole dairy milk is a useful starting point for practicing microfoam. If you prefer plant milk, try a barista-style version designed for steaming. Results vary by milk, so practice with the same one while you learn.

Rosetta Latte Art: How to Pour It

Once you can pour a heart consistently, try small, even side-to-side movements with the spout close to the surface. Move gradually backward to form the leaves, then lift and draw a line through the pattern. Focus on milk texture and steady flow before speed.

BRING YOUR PRACTICE HOME

Espresso Machine
for Latte Art.

Building your home coffee setup? Explore how the Meraki Espresso Machine brings espresso preparation and milk steaming into your daily routine.

Explore the machine Discover the machine on the official Meraki store.

Keep this cup in your story.

The shape does not have to be right. Save what you tried, then give yourself something to look back on.

Saved in this browser only. Next time, add a photo to the same journey to compare your pours.