South Korea’s Coffee Wizard Turns Ordinary Latte Into Actual Works of Art
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A coffee barista/entrepreneur from South Korea has taken coffee art to a whole new level.
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Lee Kang Bin, the 26-year-old owner of Cafe C.Through, can craft anything from post-Impressionism artwork to anime characters as designs that float on coffee. In fact, the art is so good you might think twice before taking a sip for fear of ruining it.
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Despite not having any formal training on how to draw, Lee said he developed his skill in making incredible works of art through years of practice, according to Mashable,
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According to Lee, he started creating what he now calls “cream art” after about a decade of being a barista.
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His artworks, often inspired by movies, politics and holidays, have impressed not only his regular customers but also netizens who have come across some of his works on social media.
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With the store’s growing popularity, both coffee and art enthusiasts are now flocking to the cafe just to witness the master craftsman in action.
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The talented barista has also begun teaching classes for those who want to learn his secrets.
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For those who are looking for some of the most Instagrammable coffee on the planet, visit Cafe C.Through at 289-21, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, in Seoul.
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