Oh wow, that’s a deep dive! The heat in the espresso pulls out all those lovely oils, and that’s what gives the crema that beautiful, glossy base for latte art. When the foam hits that warm crema, it spreads evenly and holds its shape if the temperature’s right—too hot and it melts, too cool and it won’t pour well. Let’s experiment with a few shots and see how the patterns shift when we tweak the brew temps and steam pressure, and I’ll toss in some swirl tricks to make your art pop!