Want to wow your Valentine this year? Present them with a little lovin' first thing in the morning by learning how to pour a heart into their morning cup. Check out the slideshow for step-by-step instructions on playing cappuccino cupid and crafting this basic latte art.

Be forewarned: latte art takes some practice to perfect. You may want to give it a few attempts before tomorrow morning, since it can take even an otherwise experienced barista quite a while before mastering the art of, well, art.

About the author: Erin Meister trains baristas and inspires coffee-driven people for Counter Culture Coffee. She's a confident barista and an audacious eater, but she remains a Nervous Cook.