This was another one of the random emails people forward unrepentantly. Latte Art refers to patterns made in the foam topping espresso drinks. Making good coffee is an art in iteself, but apparently this niche community has been thriving around the world. There are how-to articles, World Latte-Art Champions, and what not. 

Latte Art by S.Callaghan

(The photo above was taken from Scottie Callaghan’s flickr photoset.)