There’s something instantly joyful about a coffee topped with a crisp design — a cluster of stars, a Christmas tree or a festive reindeer. Coffee stencils make it incredibly easy to transform an everyday drink into something special, whether you’re at home, in the office, or serving customers.
Here’s a simple, elegant guide to show each step clearly.
A perfect stencil design starts with the right milk texture. Use full fat milk for best dairy results and barista style plant milks.
Use an automatic milk frother, steam wand or handheld electric frother to aim for silky microfoam with tiny bubbles, not large or airy bubbles.
This creates a smooth, level surface that holds the design sharply.
Top Tip: You can tap the milk jug on the counter to help the larger bubbles dissipate
Ask Laser Cutting Services to cut your design as a coffee stencil — stars, Christmas trees, reindeer… whatever suits the moment.
Your acrylic or polypropylene stencil will have a handle to help it sit neatly on the top of the cup.
Top Tip: Make sure the milk foam doesn’t touch the coffee stencil.
Using a fine sieve or shaker, lightly and evenly dust cocoa powder across the stencil.
Alternatively, you can use cinnamon or coloured icing powder.
Top Tip: Avoid using too much cocoa on delicate designs
Remove stencil to reveal design.
Top Tip: Lift the stencil directly upwards to avoid smudging the design.
If you’d like to add something special to your coffees — at home, in a café or for a seasonal event — we can create a fully custom stencil just for you. Whether it’s a logo, a festive shape or something playful, we’ll tailor it to your exact idea. Get in touch to design your own coffee stencil and bring your next cup to life.
For more information about using coffee stencils to enhance branding in hospitality have a look at this Blog about how Coffee Stencils enhance branding in hospitality.
If coffee stencils would raise a smile for your customers, contact us today to discuss your idea.
