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Fresh espresso pours from a portafilter into a small white cup topped with bubbly crema.

About this photo

A close-up overhead view captures espresso being pulled into a white ceramic cup, forming a rich, frothy crema on a dark matte countertop. This image is ideal for coffee shop menus, beverage marketing, and home brewing content.

Prompt: “espresso shot in a small white cup with crema” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image is sharply focused on the cup and crema, has natural appealing lighting, perfectly matches the brief, and has no visible AI artefacts.

Also searched as: fresh coffee pour · coffee crema · espresso making · white coffee cup

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this espresso shot pouring into cup photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Espresso Shot Pouring Into Cup” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/espresso-shot-pouring-into-cup-de7c4099) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “espresso shot in a small white cup with crema” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?
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