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This viral image of filter coffee is not what it seems like. Here’s why

The viral image of a cup of steaming hot filter coffee that has created a buzz was posted on Twitter.

Published on: Apr 22, 2022, 14:49:32 IST
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A picture shared on Twitter has left people equal parts surprised and amused. The image shows a cup of steaming hot filter coffee. However, for understanding why the unassuming image has created a buzz, you’ll have to know what the Twitter user who shared the picture wrote as the caption.

The image of filter coffee was posted on Twitter and went viral. (Twitter/@VforVendakka_)
The image of filter coffee was posted on Twitter and went viral. (Twitter/@VforVendakka_)

The artist who goes by the handle name @VforVendakka_ p posted the image. While sharing the image they wrote, “I painted filter coffee!” When you look at the image after reading the caption, you may very well be inclined to think, “No way the image is a painting. ” However, that will chance once you zoom in the image. Upon doing so you will realise that the image is not a photograph but is an intricately and beautifully created painting.

Take a look at the post and prepare to get amazed:

The post has been shared a day ago on April 21. Since being shared, the post has accumulated more than 50,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also prompted people to re-post the tweet. Till now, it has been re-tweeted over 5,000 times and counting. People also posted various comments while reacting to the tweet.

“Amazing!!I almost ended up asking you: which camera and what filter?!” wrote a Twitter user. “The brass tumbler is so real. The froth with such detailing. The newspaper too,” posted another. “Liar. That's not paint I will not accept it. It's a photograph. You are not allowed to be that talented,” joked a third.” Damn! Almost thought it was the real thing! A neat art,” commented a fourth.

What are your thoughts on the tweet? Did it surprise you?

  • Trisha Sengupta
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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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