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A white ceramic cup of hot black coffee with rising steam rests on a dark table surface.
A white ceramic cup of hot black coffee with rising steam rests on a dark table surface.

About this photo

A crisp, close-up shot of a freshly poured steaming black coffee presented on a plain dark smooth table. This calm, neutral composition works well for coffee shop marketing, morning routine content, or cafe menu design.

Prompt: “cup of black coffee with steam on a dark table” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-lit composition perfectly matching the brief, with natural soft steam and no visible artefacts, only minor shallow depth of field on the background table.

Also searched as: hot coffee cup · coffee on dark table · fresh coffee photo

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this steaming black coffee 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: “Steaming Black Coffee Cup” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/steaming-black-coffee-cup-26f13ea2) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “cup of black coffee with steam on a dark table” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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