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50 Hilarious Latte Art Fails
Funny,FailsJAN 16, 2024

50 Hilarious Latte Art Fails

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The very best baristas know how to make their customers feel special. They go the extra mile, even when they don’t have to. They might genuinely inquire how you’re doing, say a kind word, take extra care when brewing your drink, or add a free treat alongside your cup of joe. Meanwhile, some coffee shop employees like to surprise folks with stellar latte art. However, things don’t always go according to plan..!
Our team here at Bored Panda, which runs almost exclusively on caffeine and bamboo, has curated a list of some of the finest latte art fails from around the globe. Some of these designs are so bad that they’re genuinely good. Others are works-in-progress that are full of soul. It’s a delicious serving of comedy, served alongside some unintentional masterpieces. Go on, take a coffee break, and scroll down for a good dose of humor and goofiness. You deserve it!

#1 I'm Reaching My 4th Month Working For A Licensed Store And I Still Don't Know How To Pour A Flat White. So I Tried Practicing When The Crowd Level Decreased A Little

I'm Reaching My 4th Month Working For A Licensed Store And I Still Don't Know How To Pour A Flat White. So I Tried Practicing When The Crowd Level Decreased A Little
I unintentionally made a masterpiece. I present to you a cat’s butt.
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#2 Latte Art Fail. This Is My Favorite One From The Past. When You Wanted To Draw A Boat, But You End Up With ET

Latte Art Fail. This Is My Favorite One From The Past. When You Wanted To Draw A Boat, But You End Up With ET
83points

#3 Tried To Layer Two "Latte Hearts", But Got A Doggo Instead

Tried To Layer Two "Latte Hearts", But Got A Doggo Instead
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Coffee, milk, frothers, espresso machines, thermometers, and pitchers aren’t the only useful ingredients and equipment needed to make good latte art. You also need plenty of patience, the courage to try, and a growth-oriented mindset.

Like celebrated American painter Bob Ross said, there are no mistakes; there are just happy accidents. We absolutely love this philosophy! 

#4 Can Hardly Tell Them Apart

Can Hardly Tell Them Apart
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#5 Bad Swan, Good Nessie

Bad Swan, Good Nessie
75points

#6 When Twisted People Try To Do Latte Art

When Twisted People Try To Do Latte Art
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Embracing your mistakes and learning from them, instead of shying away, is a wonderful way to go through life. This way, you’re actively honing your skills. The alternatives would be either analysis paralysis (thanks, perfectionism) or being so upset after a couple of failures that you never want to try your hand at latte art ever again.

If wowing coffee shop customers is something you want to do, you have to be okay with making some errors along the way.

#7 I Asked For A Cute Kitty With My Latte

I Asked For A Cute Kitty With My Latte
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#8 The Time When My Husband Tried To Recreate Our Dog In A Cup Of Coffee

The Time When My Husband Tried To Recreate Our Dog In A Cup Of Coffee
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#9 When You Want To Draw A Woman’s Face On Coffee And You Remember You Don’t Know How To Draw

When You Want To Draw A Woman’s Face On Coffee And You Remember You Don’t Know How To Draw
59points

You can’t really make latte art without first steaming your milk (or heating it up if you’re at home). Get it to around 65°C (149°F) and swirl it to create microfoam. Then, slowly but steadily pour the foamy milk onto the top of the coffee while turning your pitcher.

Adjust it as you pour to create the design you want. You can then use whatever tools you have at hand to refine the design—a toothpick or wooden stirrer both work fine.

Wet milk foam, which has less air in it, is great for two-dimensional latte art. Meanwhile, dry milk foam, which has more air in it and is thus denser and more stable, works better for three-dimensional designs.

#10 First Time Trying A Swan. I Think I Nailed It

First Time Trying A Swan. I Think I Nailed It
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#11 Not All Lattes Art Turn Out How We Hope

Not All Lattes Art Turn Out How We Hope
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#12 Failed The Latte Swan Art. I Accidentally Made It Into A Dog Wagging Its Tail Very Quickly

Failed The Latte Swan Art. I Accidentally Made It Into A Dog Wagging Its Tail Very Quickly
54points

Coffee is a ubiquitous drink in many parts of the world. However, it’s easy to forget just how widespread the demand for it really is. Grown in over 70 tropical countries, coffee is the second most exported commodity in the world, after oil. But if you think that it’s mostly an American drink, you’re sorely mistaken. 

#13 My Latte "Art"

My Latte "Art"
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#14 Still Learning Latte Art Technique. I Either Get My Milk Frothy Or Not Micro-Foamed Enough For Regular Pour Art. I Like To Name My Abominations

Still Learning Latte Art Technique. I Either Get My Milk Frothy Or Not Micro-Foamed Enough For Regular Pour Art. I Like To Name My Abominations
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#15 I Failed My Latte Art, And It Turned Out Looking Like An Embryo

I Failed My Latte Art, And It Turned Out Looking Like An Embryo
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The World Population Review points out that the United States merely stands in 25th place in the hierarchy of the biggest coffee-guzzlers on Earth. Your typical American drinks around 3 cups of coffee, on average. However, they’re outpaced by the Finnish who are known as the biggest lovers of the drink on the planet. They enjoy around 4 cups of coffee per day.

Right behind Finland, the biggest coffee enthusiasts are Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada. 

#16 Me As A Barista

Me As A Barista
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#17 My Attempt At Coffee "Art" Is This Stumpy 3-Legged Lab

My Attempt At Coffee "Art" Is This Stumpy 3-Legged Lab
48points

#18 I Tried To Make A Latte Cat

I Tried To Make A Latte Cat
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Bored Panda recently interviewed neuroscientist Nicole Avena, Ph.D., an expert in nutrition, diet, and addiction, about creating a healthy relationship with coffee. She explained to us that coffee can definitely be a part of a healthy diet if we consume it in moderate amounts.

Typically, you should not be consuming more than 400mg of caffeine, or 4 cups of coffee, each day.

#19 Another Latte Art Fail, But Does Anyone Else See Harry Battling A Dementor?

Another Latte Art Fail, But Does Anyone Else See Harry Battling A Dementor?
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#20 Coffee Portrait, But A Bad One

Coffee Portrait, But A Bad One
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