18 Pathetic But Hilarious Latte Art Fails That Can Shock Any Baristas

Carolyn Mullet

Everyone is losing their mind for a pretty, foamy cup of coffee, especially when you can Instagram it and slowly sip it while resting in a comfy armchair. Latte art is like the prom queen of images featuring social networks. It is irresistible or overcome. But what happens when said latte art takes a turn for the worse?
When done well, latte art can be beautiful for a fleeting moment. If done poorly, however, it is a sad thing they may ruin steamed milk and espresso forever. Besides, latte art is a hard skill set to master. Many amateurs' attempts are epic fails but they did learn a few things from the mess. Anyway, passionate latte lovers can always have endless fun with latte art no matter if they suck so much.
Who says only good cups of well-made latte are allowed to shine in cyberspace? Let's look at these "masterpieces" and perhaps make a better one for yourself to enjoy! Here are latte art phases failed miserably.

#1. My first latte art and I can't even share it on social media. It looks too... suggestive

latte art phases failed miserablySource: u/animatedrouge2


#2. Homemade latte. It's the inside that counts

latte art phases failed miserablySource: jorisvoorn


#3. An Abstract Latte Art

latte art phases failed miserablySource: milk.doodler


#4. Barista in the making

latte art phases failed miserablySource: hishamsupandi


#5. New Seahorse Vendetta

latte art phases failed miserablySource: taghavii._


#6. When you wanted to draw a boat ... but you ended up with ET...

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @agarojewska


#7. Waking up is a “middle finger” in your cup. Thanks, universe.

latte art phases failed miserablySource: innnstagraham


#8. Morning Wolfpack! Another failed latte art. Home quarantined with Covid. Looks like we got a nice boost. Keep holding as we grow.

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @u/Turki


#9. Just let it happen...

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @akson_adam/Twitter


#10. Cute cat but...

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @Kawfeecat/Twitter


#11. The face you make when you fail another latte art attempt

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @u/absolutelysurreal


#12. Come on guys. Let’s be mature.

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @zippybear2/Twitter


#13. Come on guys. Let’s be mature.

Source: @zippybear2/Twitter


#14. So apparently I regress to a 13 year old boy when my latte art fails half way through a heart

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @u/gethighbeforyoudie


#15. My latte art fail that turned out looking like an embryo

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @u/cassidilla_


#16. Lord Stow’s and my failed attempt at latte art ?

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @u/arcloarclo


#17. Such wow... dragon? Latte art fails. What are some of your tips? I have steamer set to 273 on a synchronika and pressure hovers at2.25

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @u/WhatsUrAlternative


#18. Monday art attempt failed. Latte angry.

latte art phases failed miserablySource: @u/rktcyntst

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