There’s a whole art to making fun steamed-milk designs on top of the espresso, but there are basic ways and techniques that one can master without having a professional barista put on a show.
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Make the perfect foam
The first step is to pour cold milk into the steam pitcher, which is ideally placed in the freezer or refrigerator for around 30 minutes before use. Next, put the steam wand at the bottom of the pitcher, turn on the steam, and raise the wand gradually until it’s close to the tip of the milk. The third step is to spin the milk and then aim for the microfoam without compromising the body. Shut the steam and remove the thermometer as well as wand from the milk.
Time to pull the espresso
Run the shots as soon as the milk is foamed. The ideal espresso shot should contain a little cream in it and the typical coffee flavor. Pull the shot within 21 to 24 seconds; espresso leans toward sweeter when pulled close to 24 seconds. Pour the espresso shorts into a mug or another big-mouthed container, not letting the shot sit for over 10 seconds before adding milk.
Pour the milk and espresso art
There’s a wide range of fun patterns to make, from leaf and rosetta to hearts and flowers. You may leave the latte art as it is, or try embellishing the design with stencils, milk foam, and power, depending on the stroke of creative genius that’s there at the moment!
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Mind the details
Be cautious of the height, flow, position, and control when pouring milk into the espresso. Remember that where you drop the milk into the coffee has a huge impact on both the style and symmetry of the design.
Danny Crenshaw is a 25-year-old student at the University of Washington School of Law. He works part-time as a barista in a coffee shop in Seattle. More articles like this here.
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