THINGS TO AVOID TO HAVE A DELICIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL LATTE
March 25, 2024
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Latte – Foam bursts, bubbles break, shapes distort…surely these are things you don’t want for your latte, right? So, make sure you DO NOT skip…THE MISTAKES TO AVOID FOR A BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS LATTE
𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐦 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
First and foremost, ensure that your milk is high-quality and not too cold. When steaming milk, make sure it’s not too foamy, too flat, or too dense. Otherwise, your milk will easily burst, form bubbles, and the latte art will quickly disappear. Milk is the key to Latte Art, and your essential task is to master steaming before attempting anything else.
𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Begin pouring milk from about 5 cm above the cup before lowering the pitcher closer. Pouring from too high will break the espresso crema, reducing latte quality. Start by pouring high and slow, then bring the pitcher closer to the cup rim.
𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭
Pouring quickly is not an advantage; it’s a disadvantage. The stream of liquid can break the espresso’s crema, which is essential for latte art. A broken crema significantly affects the final latte art image. Ensure you pour at a moderate pace; otherwise, your cup will fill up too quickly, preventing you from completing your design as planned.
𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Latte Art movements should be smooth and gentle. Beginners often move their arms too much, causing the milk’s lines to be uneven, unclear, and dull. Use your wrist to move the cup and pitcher; the less movement, the slower, the better to maintain consistency.
𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞
No one is born a great Barista. You need to combine basic skills, a steady hand, and an eye for detail. When learning latte art, focus on stabilizing the pitcher, maintaining a steady pace, angle, and pouring height. Master the basics before aspiring for more advanced designs in the future.