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latte art (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by Unlikely_Pound_9366
can someone teach me how to make latte art ? i’ve been with the company for almost a year and still have no idea (290****)
SpinachLegal 6 points 2y ago
I’m not the best person to give advice because I can’t do it myself, but people tell me it’s all about how you steam your milk and getting those micro bubbles
rudebii 6 points 2y ago
This is the first thing a barista has to perfect. The microfoam is critical, so get good at consistently being able to steam that dense, creamy foam. It should shimmer slightly as teeny bubbles bounce the light off. It should have a uniform look to it.
Once you can steam milk properly, latte art is then a question of wrist control. You want nice smooth movements. Hearts and rosettas are maybe the easiest to free pour. Like anything else, it’s a question of practice, practice, practice.
Don’t skip learning to make foam, this is not only the base to showcase your pour skills, it’s a main component of the beverage’s taste and presentation.
Latte art on bad foam is like a pretty drawing on crumpled, torn, grease-stained paper.
Once you can steam milk properly, latte art is then a question of wrist control. You want nice smooth movements. Hearts and rosettas are maybe the easiest to free pour. Like anything else, it’s a question of practice, practice, practice.
Don’t skip learning to make foam, this is not only the base to showcase your pour skills, it’s a main component of the beverage’s taste and presentation.
Latte art on bad foam is like a pretty drawing on crumpled, torn, grease-stained paper.
kikuuq 5 points 2y ago
Note, I am not the best at doing latte art, but ive been doing it for around 3 years now (257) so I've learned a few things. I can only make flowers and leaves so thats what I've written about, and I hope it helps you
As u/spinachlegal said, its definitely about how you foam your milk and less about the technique. The best drink for latte art is actually a flat white because of the micro foam, but you can make micro foam for a latte as well
Basically, just make sure that you only aerate the milk for a very short amount of time, maybe 1 - 2 seconds, then place the pitcher down on the machine's metal bar. Make sure you set it down slowly, and try to move the steaming wand in the milk the least amount that you can
Your milk should come out smooth without too much thickness to the foam.
When you pour your shots, position the cup so that the espresso shots fall down the side of the cup to minimize bubbles in the crema.
Once you're ready to pour your milk, pour it in a slow circle around the cup, and once the foam is about to come out, move the pour to the center.
If using your right hand to pour, start dragging it to the far right, towards the edge of the cup, and make almost like a zig-zag motion with your wrist, tilting your wrist towards the top of the cup and then the bottom. Once you've reached near the far right edge of the cup, pour the milk in a straight line through your zigzags towards the left side of the cup
If all is well you should have a flower, or a leaf depending on your zigzags and the quality of your foam! I wish you luck! It takes alot of practice to get a feel for it. I also recommend watching videos of the wrist movements.
As u/spinachlegal said, its definitely about how you foam your milk and less about the technique. The best drink for latte art is actually a flat white because of the micro foam, but you can make micro foam for a latte as well
Basically, just make sure that you only aerate the milk for a very short amount of time, maybe 1 - 2 seconds, then place the pitcher down on the machine's metal bar. Make sure you set it down slowly, and try to move the steaming wand in the milk the least amount that you can
Your milk should come out smooth without too much thickness to the foam.
When you pour your shots, position the cup so that the espresso shots fall down the side of the cup to minimize bubbles in the crema.
Once you're ready to pour your milk, pour it in a slow circle around the cup, and once the foam is about to come out, move the pour to the center.
If using your right hand to pour, start dragging it to the far right, towards the edge of the cup, and make almost like a zig-zag motion with your wrist, tilting your wrist towards the top of the cup and then the bottom. Once you've reached near the far right edge of the cup, pour the milk in a straight line through your zigzags towards the left side of the cup
If all is well you should have a flower, or a leaf depending on your zigzags and the quality of your foam! I wish you luck! It takes alot of practice to get a feel for it. I also recommend watching videos of the wrist movements.
Unlikely_Pound_9366 [OP] 1 points 2y ago
thank you
Crowchick1731 1 points 2y ago
I cant teach you but I can say it's all in the wrist and the way you steam your milk
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