How does it actually make the pattern?

You insert a stencil card, add cocoa or finely ground coffee to the hopper, hold the device over the cup and press the top button. The powder falls through the cutouts onto the foam. It is a stencil duster, not an electronic printer.

What can I use as powder?

Cocoa powder, finely ground coffee, cinnamon or matcha all work if they are fine and dry. Coarse grounds clog the openings and give a blotchy pattern.

Does it work on any drink?

It needs a stable layer of milk foam, so lattes, cappuccinos and hot chocolate work best. On black coffee or thin foam the powder sinks and the pattern disappears.

What comes in the box?

One coffee art set with the camera-shaped dispenser and 30 stencil cards. No powder or cups are included.

The hopper and stencil slot need brushing out after each use, since damp powder clumps. It is not dishwasher safe, so hand-clean and let it dry fully.

Is it worth it over a plain stencil?

It is faster and neater than holding a flat stencil over a cup, and the 30 cards give more designs. If you want custom images or photo printing, this cannot do that.