Article: Rich patterns in latte; Coffee awakens artistry.(PLUGGED IN - LIVING)

Byline: Gabriella Boston, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

What's in a cup of coffee? A lot more than a caffeine fix, apparently. It's art, community, sustainability - and yes, caffeine - all rolled into one, as showcased on a recent evening when local baristas conducted their monthly latte-art throwdown.

This one is kind of asymmetric, says coffee-shop owner Ryan Jensen, one of three throwdown judges. He's examining a Rosetta pattern - an intricate fernlike form in the frothy milk of a latte - created by one of 18 competing baristas.

The baristas get one cup, one pour and no do-overs. The top 10 will go on to face their New York City counterparts next ...

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