Painting with Coffee: Art with Aroma

Painting with coffee is no different than painting with watercolors.

For the initiated in the amazing world that lies behind the cups, coffee is much more than a beverage. It’s a tradition, a personal challenge and above all, a way to enjoy flavors from all around the globe. But some have decided that it can be much more than just a culinary experience. Thus, they took coffee in a new direction and bam: painting with coffee was born. Think of the rich brown palette that comes from coffee in different concentrations, and you’re facing a world full of artistic possibilities.

Is painting with coffee possible?

While it might seem impossible, actually taking coffee and transforming it into tinctures for art is not such a new idea. For centuries, the tints of artwork had a humble origin in the natural world. For that reason, it’s not crazy to think of doing so with a staple of almost every kitchen in the world. Coffee contains many chemicals that create a distinctive brow tint, and these allow easy preparation of colors that overlapped create a beautiful painting.

Chemicals located in coffee change with the roasting process. During that time, they are caramelized and go through something called “Maillard reaction.” This reaction occurs when a carbonyl compound with an aminoacyl group, under high temperatures (over 140º C/280º F). The oxidation releases caramelized flavors, which in the case of coffee give out a dark and rich brown tint. By design or by chance, someone once though the stains from coffee cups rims on paper could create paintings. From then on, the fresh bloom of coffee painting arose. Thanks to that, many artists have devoted to painting with ochre tones from the caffeinated beverage.

Do you want to paint with coffee? Here are the instruments for your coffee painting:

• A cup of strong coffee (pure espresso works perfectly).
• A canvas, the size is up to you.
• Brushes (a large one and small ones depending on your painting style).
• A dropper.
• Clean water.
• A watercolor palette.
• Salt.
• Dry coffee grounds.

The following is the wet on wet technique, ideal for you to use if you’re a beginner at painting with coffee as an art form:

• Put a few drops of water in each one of the compartments of the watercolor palette.
• Add drops of espresso in each one of the compartments to create different ochre tones.
• Paint the whole surface of the canvas with a light layer of water, to prepare the paper.
• Leave the paper to sit out in a well-ventilated area until the canvas is only slightly damp.
• Use different colors of coffee to paint your preferred design. Start with the paler areas, and leave it to dry between each tone for them to stay separated.
• If you want to add a layer of texture, apply salt or dry coffee grounds, as these will alter the composition and create spots without coffee ink.
• Leave it dry and exhibit your art!

Coffee painting is simple and effective as occupational therapy. You can try to do it with your preferred brew, although we highly encourage you to try to do it with our product. Why? Because here at That Coffee Roasters, we can give you amazing blends for you to try to paint with. We can assure you that you won’t be disappointed!

Coffee and art is an almost therapeutic mix.

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Top 10 Coolest Coffee Scenes in Films

Coffee is part of American culture by now, and it's no surprise that it takes part in our movie history, even in some of the most iconic scenes ever filmed.

Coffee...it is part of our morning routines, part of our social gatherings, it can be served at any meal and event, even funerals! It has become such a staple that if someone says ‘’hot beverage’’ you’ll more often than not, think of a steaming, dark cuppa Joe.

In that order of ideas, Coffee is so popular and is so related with our culture that we’ve been putting it on film ever since the very first movies, and it has resulted in some truly iconic and top notch scenes, here is the official That Coffee Roasters TOP 10 COOLEST COFFEE SCENES IN FILMS.


Number 10: The ‘’Foamy Latte’’ Scene from ZOOLANDER. (2001).
It is exaggerated, it is ridiculous, it is an stereotypical example of what an undesirable boss looks like. It’s none other than this scene acted by Will Ferrell (in the role of Mugatu, the fashion world villain of the film), in which he graphicly describes to his assistant the effects that milk causes to him, ordering that he never makes him lattes again, and scaring him (in a comical way) afterwards.

Number 09: Kato’s ‘’Coffee machine’s scene’’ from THE GREEN HORNET. (2011)
This impressive scene involved a nearly Over-sized hand-built coffee maker, which Kato (Jay Chou) used to make an espresso. The most satisfying part, however, was his ability to quickly and confidently finish it with a fancy, wavy milk-pour. 

Number 08: Amélie ‘’covering for a friend’’ scene from AMÉLIE (2001)
In order to bring her friends together, Amélie(Audrey Tautou) takes the innocent approach of spilling hot coffee on Georgette and tricking her into barging into the restroom while the character of Joseph is inside. The momentary scalding turns for the best in the end, as Amélie vents some loud steam to cover up the sounds of her friend’s ecstasy

Number 07: Kujan’s ‘’coffee mess’’ scene from THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995)
Nothing gives a buzz of tension to a scene like a coffee cup shattering on the floor; but doing it three times in a row? Agent Kujan (Chazz Palminteri) makes an absolute mess by throwing his coffee mugs all over the floor on the final scene of “The Usual Suspects,” and it’s one of the great “a-ha!” moments in all film history. 

Number 6: Tommy’s ‘’coffee to go’’ scene from GOODFELLAS (1990)
Stacks (Samuel L. Jackson) get an unexpected visit when Tommy (Joe Pesci) shows up to shoot him straight in the head, the shocks lies partially on Tommy and his relaxed attitude, asking a friend Frank Sivero character to make a pot of coffee. After the hit, Tommy tells Frankie to make the coffee to go and then nags him for not understanding that the whole request was a joke.

Number 05: Travolta’s ‘’ThankS for the coffee’’ scene from SWORDFISH (2001).
There is not much to say about this new millenium film, but the pizzazz and cockiness that John Travolta exudes while finishing a black espresso and standing up from the table where he’s surrounded by FBI agents and simply telling them that he has to ‘’jet’’ and thanking them for the coffee cannot be denied, the nerve on that man is as strong as that coffee!

Number 04: The ‘’coffee shop fake phone call’’ scene from BEFORE SUNRISE (1995)
This movie from the late 90’s stars Ethan Hawke and is  part of a romantic drama trilogy. It talks about Jesse, a young American, who meets Celine, a French student, on a train going to Vienna. In this iconic scene, they admit their love for each other while having a coffee, while sharing an imaginary phone conversation. 

Numer 03: ‘’Good cop vs. Evil Mafia boss’’ scene from HEAT (1995)
De Niro plays the villain of the film and on this particular scene, he sees his adversary face to face, and even have a cup of coffee and discuss their conflict (between the occasional threat) over a cup of joe just like anyone else, De Niro also has one of the most intense lines on the film in this scene, saying to the cop he’s meeting with: ‘’What if you do got me boxed in and I gotta put you down? Cause no matter what, you will not get in my way. We’ve been face to face, yeah. But I will not hesitate. Not for a second.’’

Number 02: The ‘’Knock it off’’ Tarantino cameo from PULP FICTION (1994)
Travolta and Jackson, what an iconic duo, and they get to share a scene with the director Quentin Tarantino, and also share a ‘’gourmet’’ cup of coffee with him, right before he starts berating them for their incompetence and prior actions on the film, the dialogues make the scene just unforgettable.

Number 01: The opening scene from BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (1961)
This particular scene made history biy its own, we not only get to see the Hollywood Icon Audrey Hepburn, we get to see her in her most glamorous ensemble ever, that marvelous black gown with matching gloves and a pearl necklace that went on forever, non satisfied by that, she breaks that dashing debonair look by having a croissant an a coffee out of a paper bag from a  coffee shop and eating them just like anyone else, proving that any girl can have her very own cinderella story….after her morning coffee, of course.

What are you waiting for? Go home, make yourself a big pot of coffee and have a movie marathon, watching all these amazing films! This list was brought by your servers on That Coffee Roasters! Don’t hesitate on following us on our social media and comment on the section below.

"Cigarettes and coffee, man. That's a combination." - Iggy Pop in Coffee and Cigarettes (2003).

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Coffee & Crafts: Ideas for DIY crafts

We can all make something pretty, and be eco-friendly along the way.

From hot beverages to  tasty desserts, in countless articles we have seen the many recipes that can be prepared with coffee, and in recent posts we have listed some of coffee grounds’ benefits in the form of facial masks, deodorant and even as plant compost, but the wonders of coffee don’t end there, dear reader, today we will show you some of the applications of coffee (whether in the form of beans or ground powder) within the world of art and crafts, it’s time to take our creativity to a new level and experiment a little with coffee.

One of the simplest, yet most elegant forms of coffee-involved art is the Mosaic, where you create a two-dimensional figure using pebbles, tiles, or in this case, coffee beans! You can practice it at home and all you need is a flat surface (from a small paper sheet to a huge canvas), some glue and all the coffee beans you can get; you start by drawing a figure on your canvas and then proceed to cover it with glue and put the coffee beans on the glue-covered areas, wait until it all has dried and voilá! A Mosaic.

Coffee Candles How-to guide

Scented candles are always a lovely idea to brighten up a living room, set the mood for a romantic evening or simply taking a relaxing bubble bath, and what aroma could be more relaxing and endearing than fresh coffee? Learn how to make your own coffee-scented candles here, just follow these simple instructions. The best part of homemade scented candles is that the aroma they provide is more realistic and you’ll find the materials you need are all low cost, so it will be a smaller investment than buying them from a store, besides, it’s always more rewarding and satisfactory to enjoy something we’ve made ourselves. So let’s get to it!

Needed materials:

• Candle holder (it can be a coffee mug, tin can, mason jar, etc.)
• Soy wax flakes (or old candles that you want to re-melt and fuse into a new candle)
• Ground coffee
• Brown candle-making dye (optional, it’s just for adding some color that goes with the theme)
• Tabbed wick
• Double-sided tape or superglue
• Pot
• A measuring cup (for melting wax)
• Candy-making thermometer
• Wooden spoon, skewer, or craft stic

Firsts steps:

1. Once you have a holder for your candle, clean it, then set it aside. Don't add the wick just yet. You will need to use your candle holder to measure out the wax.
2. Set up a double-boiler for candle-making. Set a metal can or a heat-safe glass measuring cup into a pot. Fill the pot with a few inches/centimeters of water. The exact amount doesn’t matter, as long as the water reaches part-way up the side of the can and does not touch the rim. Don’t use your candle holder for this step, even if it’s a tin can.
3. Clip a candy-making thermometer to the side of the can. Candy-making thermometers have a metal band with a clip attached to it. Slide the clip over the rim of the can so that the thermometer is on the inside. Move the thermometer up or down through the metal band so that the tip is not touching the bottom of the can.
4. Pour soy wax flakes into the can. Use your candle holder to measure out the wax. You will need enough wax flakes to fill your candle holder 1.5 times. Don't worry if this seems like too much, the wax flakes will condense when they melt and take up less space. You can use other types of wax if you prefer, but soy wax is the easiest to work with.
5. Melt the wax over medium-high heat. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and wait for the wax to melt. In most cases, it will turn clear or translucent. Depending on the type of wax you are using, this can take from 10 to 15 minutes. Do not let the wax get hotter than 200 °F (93 °C), or it may catch on fire. Also, do not leave the wax unattended during this step.
6. If you are using a different type of wax, check the label on the packaging for the flash point. If you can't find it, research it online.

Adding Fragrance and Color

1. Add 1 tbsp (5 g) of ground coffee per 12 oz (340.2 g) of wax flakes. You can use any type of coffee, but freshly-ground coffee may give you the best fragrance.
2. Stir and cook the wax for 2 to 3 more minutes. This will give the coffee time to infuse the wax with its fragrance and color. Watch the temperature on the thermometer during this time. Do not let it get higher than 200 °F (93 °C), or whatever the flash point for your wax is. Use a wooden spoon skewer, or craft stick to stir the wax.
3. You can deepen the color with brown candle-making dye if desired. Get a block of brown candle-making dye. Use a knife to shave off a thin sliver from the edge of the block, then add it into the wax. Stir the wax with a wooden spoon, skewer, or craft stick until the color is consistent. Add more slivers of dye as needed until you get the color you want. Don't use clothing dye, paint, or soap-making dye. Don't use the entire block. A tiny amount of candle-making dye goes a long way.

Pouring and Cooling the Wax

1. Wait for the wax to cool to 100 °F (38 °C). Keep your thermometer clipped to the side of the can, and watch the temperature as it falls. You will need to move quickly once the wax cools to 100 °F (38 °C). It would be a good idea to prepare the candle holder while you wait for the wax to cool.
2. Insert a tabbed wick into your candle holder. Choose a wick that is taller than your candle holder. Place a piece of double-sided tape or a drop of super glue on the bottom of the tab. Tuck the wick into your candle holder and press the tab against the bottom. A tabbed wick is a pre-cut candle wick with a metal disk attached to the bottom. You can find it in the candle-making section of a craft store. For a rustic touch, super-glue a natural/wooden wick into the candle holder instead.
3. Wrap the wick around a stick (anything from a pencil to a small paintbrush will do)  placed across the candle holder. Wrap the end of your wick around the stick. Keep wrapping the wick until the stick touches the rim of your candle holder.
4. Pour three-quarters of the wax into the candle holder. Save the remaining quarter for later. This way, you can use the leftover wax to fill in any wells or craters that may form in your candle. If you don't want the coffee grounds in the finished candle, pour the wax through a mesh strainer, then clean the strainer immediately.
5. Let the wax cool completely at room temperature. This can take its time. It all depends on the type of wax you used to make your candle, how big your candle is, and how warm or cool it’s in your kitchen. The remaining quarter of wax will also cool, which is fine. You can re-melt later.

Finishing the Candle

1. Reheat the remaining wax. Most candles develop a small well in the center as they cool. Reheat the remaining quarter of wax using a double-boiler, just as before.
2. Pour the wax into the well that formed in the middle of your candle. If you used a strainer for the first batch of wax, you should use a strainer for this batch as well. 
3. Allow the wax to harden again. This shouldn’t take as long as the first time because you are using a smaller amount of wax. Use your fingernail to scrape off any wax that got on the outside of your candle holder at this time.
4. Trim the wick to 1⁄8 inch (0.32 cm). This will prevent the flame from climbing too high. It will also reduce the amount of smoke. Once you trim the candle, you can light it. 

Voila! A new coffee-scented candle. Enjoy!

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Print Your Pictures in Latte Art with Edible Inks

Would you pay for it?

Are you a fan of latte art? Who isn’t nowadays? Having beautiful designs accompanying your cup of coffee is just so fun and pretty. They make some good Instagram material as well. It’s really cool to see all the baristas that put so much dedication into every cup of coffee they serve. But what if you could decide the exact design that you want on your drink? What if there were no limits to what you want your latte to reflect?

Now it’s possible. Thanks to 3D printing technology, you can have any pictures you want to be drawn on the surface of your cup of joe. If you’re a selfie addict, you can also have your own pictures on them as well, although that might be… a little narcissistic. But hey, you do you.

How does it work?

In only ten seconds you could have a highly detailed image on your latte. These machines combine 3D printing with an ink-jet system to create complex imagery. They use natural coffee extracts, called Ripple pods, to draw the pictures with different shades of brownish colors.

Through the Ripple app, you can choose from a gallery the design you wish to have on your cup. You can also select a picture from your own camera roll and pick anything, from inspirational messages to images of your loved ones or friends. After you’ve selected the image, it can be edited, scaled, filtered and even have text added to customize your latte art as much as you want to!

Steam CC, the company behind the printer, sells the product for $999, available to commercial establishments that sell coffee. It includes a Wi-Fi enabled device and hundreds of images to choose from, with new ones constantly being uploaded to the cloud. Artists can also submit their work for consideration! Typically, the system automatically adjusts all designs to a range of cups up to 7’ high and 4.5’ wide.

If you have the mobile Ripple app, you can find cafes within your zone that serve drinks with a Coffee Ripple printer and head there to pick your own creation.

If you have a restaurant or a coffee shop, these printers could be a really cool way to offer a unique experience to your customers and increase brand loyalty. Cafes are perfect places to hang out with friends, and people are always looking for things they can share and talk about with their loved ones. Giving your customers the option to customize their own products and even give them a sentimental value is a great example of an experience worth sharing with others!

So would you like to print your own pictures in your latte art? Even if you end up drinking it up, it can be really fun and cool way to surprise your friends and family. Tell us in the comments what you think and stay updated with our content by following us on That Coffee Roasters’ social media!

All you have to do is choose a picture.

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7 Latte Artists So Talented You'll Never Want To Drink Anything They Brew

It’s been a few years since Instagram became the land of baristas and latte artists. If you haven’t posted a pic of your cup of coffee or your favorite coffee mug, have you truly lived? Probably not. And sometimes, when we see what some baristas are capable of when brewing a cup of latte, we really wish we could frame their work instead of drinking it.

This year, the World Latte Art Championship celebrated some of the best artists around the world. The event took place in the city of Budapest, and it gathered the champions from each country. Here we’ve collected some of the best so you can find them on Instagram. Follow their work and fall in love with a new latte cup every day!

1 Arnon Thitiprasert - Thailand

Everybody have their own dark side and yes! even Santa have one, sorry kids. Merry 8mas anyway #latteart #santa #badsanta #ristr8to #merrychristmas

Una publicación compartida de 2017 World Latte Art Champion (@ristr8to) el Dic 25, 2017 at 3:00 PST

Arnon started working as a barista in 2007. He then proceeded to fund his own business called Ristr8to Lab in the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. He believes the secret behind great latte art is simple: you only need practice and creativity. When asked when he started to get involved in the coffee industry, he said “In Australia, when I saw the 2007 World Latte Art Champion Jack Hanna, who was working in the same cafe pouring his latte art in the morning. Since then I have been practicing, aiming to become World Latte Art Champion like him one day.”

2 Michalis Karagiannis - Greece

⛄ Loveramics combo snowman ❄ #latteart #latte_art #no #freepour 😂 #barista #baristalove #latteartporn #baristalife #baristadaily #christmas #tree 🎄 #mood #snowman ☃#drawing #art #coffee #espresso #cappucino #colour #gifts #different #size #loveramics #puzzle #cups #santaclaus #snow #free #time #merrychristmas 😀

Una publicación compartida de Michalis Karagiannis (@michalis_karagiannis) el Dic 20, 2017 at 3:23 PST

Michalis has been working as a barista for the past seven years. He gives seminars on latte art and claims he loves everything about coffee: taste, aromas, origins, specialty coffee – but especially latte art! His secret? Practice, perfectly steamed milk, patience, dedication.

3 Agnieszka Rgewska - Poland

Hello old friend ... #latteart #latteartfun #latteartjunkies #latteartporn #latteartporn #latteartgrapes #grapes #specialtycoffee #coffeegram #instacoffee #trainhard #pourhard #workhard #loveramics #wlab #milkfun #milkart #rojes #gorojes #newhand

Una publicación compartida de Agnieszka Rojewska (@agarojewska) el Jul 25, 2017 at 11:33 PDT

Agnieszka has accumulated 9 years of experience in the coffee industry. She says latte art was her first interest and now she works as a barista trainer and a coffee consultant. For her, it started as a part-time job and then it became her passion. She got the third place in this year’s championship!

4 Jervis Tan - Singapore

#虎 #latteart

Una publicación compartida de jervis (@baristartist) el Nov 20, 2017 at 2:31 PST

Jervis has a mobile coffee company, and he brings coffee to all regions of his country. He was asked to learn how to make coffee when he was working in an Italian restaurant, and ever since, his love for coffee hasn’t stopped. He suggests beginners make sure they dominate the basics patterns before trying more complex things.

5 Matteo Beluffi - Italy

giornata di formazione terminata! #latteartbase #corsocaffetteria #corsolatteart #training #latteart #caffetteria #freepourlatte #freepouringlatteart #designerlatte #baristaschool #baristapassion #barista #formazione #ostacolare #cappuccinotime #cappuccino #instacappucccino #instalatteart #ispirate @giuseppe_fiorini design & @ristr8to design @gimacaffe_official

Una publicación compartida de MatteoBeluffi (@matteobeluffilatteart) el Dic 14, 2017 at 10:36 PST

Italian Matteo Beluffi also supports the idea that training is the most important part of dominating latte art. He was Italy’s national champion this 2017 and has been participating since 2014.

6 Aaron Shin - Australia

#latte #latteart #barista #cafe #coffee #art #beautiful #artwork #Australia #follow #coffeeporn #coffeelover #instadaily #likes #freepour #Melbourne #espresso #heart #먹스타그램 #좋아요 #일상 #카페 #라떼아트 #뉴질랜드 #바리스타 #팔로우 #호주 #멜번

Una publicación compartida de 🇰🇷🇦🇺 (@baristaaaronshin) el Dic 20, 2017 at 6:08 PST

Aaron had a very different life before discovering coffee. He studied architecture and enrolled in the Korean military forces. “I came to Australia for a holiday three years ago and immediately fell in love with its coffee culture. I now call Melbourne home and work at Short Black Café,” he explains. He claims that you need to understand and respect the basic foundations of coffee before dominating latte art.

7 Sebastian Farces - Romania

#latteart

Una publicación compartida de Sebastian Ioan Farcas (@sebastian_ioan_farcas) el Nov 3, 2017 at 3:04 PDT

Sebastian is 28 years old and has been brewing coffee for 10 years. He’s now a barista trainer at Barista School and has been competing since 2012. “I used to be a bartender, and then I realized that I love coffee more than mixing alcohol,” Sebastian explains. Can’t say we blame him…

Follow them on Instagram and enjoy the best of the latte art world! Want to try some of it yourself? Get our coffee products at That Coffee Roasters’ online shop and start practicing on your own. Hard work and a deep interest in coffee culture are all you need!

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