50 Hilarious Latte Art Fails

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 atBored 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!This post may includeaffiliate links.

Our team here atBored 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!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

I unintentionally made a masterpiece. I present to you a cat’s butt.

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

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

Tried To Layer Two “Latte Hearts”, But Got A Doggo Instead

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!

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

Can Hardly Tell Them Apart

Bad Swan, Good Nessie

When Twisted People Try To Do Latte Art

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.

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

I Asked For A Cute Kitty With My Latte

The Time When My Husband Tried To Recreate Our Dog In A Cup Of Coffee

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

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 isthus denser and more stable, works better for three-dimensional designs.

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 isthus denser and more stable, works better for three-dimensional designs.

First Time Trying A Swan. I Think I Nailed It

Not All Lattes Art Turn Out How We Hope

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

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.

My Latte “Art”

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

I Failed My Latte Art, And It Turned Out Looking Like An Embryo

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

Me As A Barista

My Attempt At Coffee “Art” Is This Stumpy 3-Legged Lab

I Tried To Make A Latte Cat

Bored Pandarecently interviewedneuroscientistNicole 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.

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

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

Coffee Portrait, But A Bad One

A Barista Tried To Do The Lord Of The Rings Art On A Caramel Latte

“A standard cup of coffee contains roughly 95mg of caffeine; however, this can vary depending on the type of coffee being consumed. Coffee can be great because it can help boost your energy levels and give you just what you need to power through a busy day at work. But as with anything, too much of a good thing can be detrimental,” the author of‘Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction’told us during an earlier interview.

Don’t Mean To Brag, But, I Think I Nailed The Whole Latte Art Thing

Dog Latte Attempt. Not A Very Good One

I Tried… My First Attempt Was Delicious, Had To Drink Some Before A Picture

“In general, healthy adults should limit caffeine intake to less than 400mg of caffeine each day. When exceeding this amount, undesirable side effects such as insomnia, anxiety, dehydration, elevated blood pressure, and increased heart rate can occur,” she warned Bored Panda about the negative aspects of enjoying too much caffeine during the day.Another—sneakier—issue lies in what we like to add to our coffee. “For example, if we get our coffee from Starbucks and add 10 pumps of sweetener, vanilla sweet cream cold foam, and sprinkles to our coffee, it isn’t going to be the best addition to a healthy diet,” Dr. Avena pointed out to us.

Another—sneakier—issue lies in what we like to add to our coffee. “For example, if we get our coffee from Starbucks and add 10 pumps of sweetener, vanilla sweet cream cold foam, and sprinkles to our coffee, it isn’t going to be the best addition to a healthy diet,” Dr. Avena pointed out to us.

My Attempted Swan Turned Into The Sorting Hat From Harry Potter

I Asked My Barista To Give Me The Mona Lisa On My Latte

A Failed Heart Turned Into A Fish

“Instead, flavoring your coffee with spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, and adding a splash of skim, 1% milk, or unsweetened non-dairy milk, can be a great way to add flavor without all the added sugar,” she suggested. On top of that, it’s best not to consume any caffeine after 2 pm so that your sleep isn’t negatively affected.If you want to reduce your caffeine consumption without fully giving up coffee, consider swapping out one of your cups of joe for a mug of green tea. It contains two to three times less caffeine than coffee and has a host of other benefits.“Research on the health impacts of green tea has shown that green tea consumption can assist in cancer prevention, lowered blood pressure, lower rates of heart disease, and lower cholesterol levels. If you drink large amounts of coffee in the day, swapping out one of your cups of coffee for a hot green tea is a great way to still get some caffeine in, without going overboard! There are also hot tea options that contain little to no caffeine like chamomile tea!” Dr. Avena said.

If you want to reduce your caffeine consumption without fully giving up coffee, consider swapping out one of your cups of joe for a mug of green tea. It contains two to three times less caffeine than coffee and has a host of other benefits.

“Research on the health impacts of green tea has shown that green tea consumption can assist in cancer prevention, lowered blood pressure, lower rates of heart disease, and lower cholesterol levels. If you drink large amounts of coffee in the day, swapping out one of your cups of coffee for a hot green tea is a great way to still get some caffeine in, without going overboard! There are also hot tea options that contain little to no caffeine like chamomile tea!" Dr. Avena said.

This Is Why I Can’t Be A Barista

When You Ask For A Caramel Latte On Almond Milk And End Up With What Can Only Be Described As A Cross Between An Old Man With A Goatee And A Chicken

I Know This Latte Isn’t Beautiful But It Makes Me Happy. It’s My First Attempt At Doing Any Kind Of Art Thing

Which of these latte art fails made you giggle and smile the most, dear Pandas? Were there any designs that you thought were genuinely good despite the artists having made some mistakes? Have you ever tried making latte art yourselves? Tell us what you think in the comment section! And… we hope you enjoy your coffee break, whenever that happens.

When Even Your Coffee Is Surprised By How Ugly Your Latte Art Is. But It’s Delicious. I Swear