TIL That Layered Coffee Drinks Make Themselves

I used to think that making a layered coffee drink takes as much care as pouring a layered cocktail. Got a glass mug the other day and immediately discovered that at least for caffè latte (my morning favorite) the process is pretty simple:

1. Pour half a mug of milk
2. Microwave it
3. Let it hold steady for a minute or two
4. Add a shot of espresso
5. Take a picture:

Now if only someone could explain how all these pretty visible intermediate layers form??

(Close-up image rotated and enhanced for clarity.)

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