There's a cappuccino and a cappuccino with a heart - or leaf, or maybe even a swan

WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?

It's what takes the breakfast coffee from the ordinary to the extraordinary: Latte Art.

Think of the surface of the milk as your canvas. What you need to achieve latte greatness is the ability to sink a small stream of steamed milk into the cup, so you can build up an intricate pattern. As you know, a barista can do this in the time it takes to say 'make mine a flat white.'

The results make the day feel a bit better, and coffee becomes a treat.

Latte art is thought to have been started by the Italians, but it took the Japanese to take the skill to a whole new level, by creating 3D pictures in their coffee - you can move on to that once you have conquered the basics. It's trickier than it looks.

TELL ME MORE

It's all in the pour, that and a steady hand. This is a two-hour session, with unlimited access to milk and coffee beans. You can use oat milk if you prefer. Learn how to steam the perfect microfoam, and how to pour a variety of patterns: hearts, tulips, rosettas and swans (swans are tricky). You are about to acquire a whole new skill set. At the same time, learn how to choose the best beans, so you can enjoy the full flavor and aroma of your coffee.

Each design requires a slightly different technique, so it's jugs away - you are about to pour like a pro.

THE ALL IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Bristol
• Lasts 2 hours
• Available: Once a month on Saturday 1-3pm

HOW DOES IT WORK?

All you have to do is pay for the gift experience you wish to purchase. We’ll send a voucher including booking information to you or directly to the recipient. You or your recipient needs to check the information on the voucher and book your experience date.