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Iconic geek images as latte art (pictures)

Japanese artist Yuko Honda uses a latte's liquid canvas to create creamy logos inspired by popular Web sites and software. Drink some of them in here.

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Lattemail

Gmail becomes lattemail in the hands of Yuko Honda. On her blog Geeklatte, the 37-year old Japanese artist occasionally posts images of delightful geek-inspired art made atop fresh espresso drinks. Honda uses a popsicle stick and paintbrush to create savory imagery often inspired by Web services and software.
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Firefox fuel

Honda created this mesmerizing Firefox logo (complete with planet) on a latte.
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Yahoo logo

A creamy Yahoo logo.
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Angry Bird

Would an angry bird fly more enthusiastically if it had a latte? Angry Birds makes an appearance in this latte art.
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Tweet tweet

Honda's Twitter bird latte art looks just like the logo used for the popular microblogging Web site. It probably tastes better, though.
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Amazon art

Amazon may sell nearly everything from A to Z, but the skills of a master latte artist are priceless.
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Apple Mapspresso

This Apple Maps icon in latte form appears very similar to the real icon seen on newer iPhones.
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Instalatte

Instagram's recognizable icon looks rather delicious when seen through a creamy lens.
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Artist at work

Last month, Honda visited the Gmail team in San Francisco and whipped up some branded brews. Here, she carefully manipulates cream to create the perfect Gmail envelope.

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