What is "latte art," and how can it be created?

Latte art refers to the decorative patterns that baristas create by pouring steamed milk into a shot of espresso. This technique involves skillful manipulation of the milk's texture and the pour's angle to form various designs on the surface of the drink. The milk must be steamed to the right microfoam consistency, which allows it to blend beautifully with the espresso's crema, creating visually appealing patterns such as hearts, tulips, or rosettas.

Creating latte art requires practice to master the pouring technique, ensuring that the right amount of air is incorporated during the steaming process and that the milk is poured at the appropriate speed and angle. This combination of milk texture and espresso quality is essential for achieving the desired artistic effects, making option A the accurate choice in this context.

The other options do not capture the essence of latte art correctly. For example, creating designs solely with cocoa powder and milk froth or serving espresso in unique glassware does not involve the milk pouring technique that characterizes traditional latte art. Additionally, blending flavored syrups into espresso pertains to flavor enhancement rather than visual presentation and design, which is the focal point of latte art.