Think about the background and where to place the coffee cup in the shot. Here the curve mirrors the saucer.

Consider any latte art and which direction you want it to point in the final picture.

By moving the cup to the edge, you emphasise the concentric circles.

Don’t forget the position of the spoon in your composition and any reflections it adds.

Framing techniques like the rule of thirds can help place the cup in a interesting position - like upper left here.

Tap to focus to ensure everything will be sharp when you take the picture.

When you’re happy with everything take the photo. Try experimenting with a few different looks to see which works best.