Asaf Rauch - Barista Swag Latte Art on Instagram: "Read Description - New Explanation ⤵️⁠ ⁠ The contact angle is critical in Latte Art!⁠ ⁠ On the left side, I am pouring from too high up, and the foam comes out late and is almost transparent until the surface of the espresso rises enough to compensate for the suboptimal contact angle.⁠ ⁠ On the right, I am bringing the pitcher's spout much closer to the espresso's surface; the result is a better definition, with the lines coming out right away.⁠