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Friday, November 6, 2009

Easy Tips For Latte Art

Latte art is the mark of a true espresso pro, so here are some easy tips to use to perfect your creation.

• Make sure that you are using whole milk, which will create a higher quality foam for the art design.
• Steam your milk in a cold pitcher until it is 160°F, and remember to never remove the wand from the foam during the steaming process because that will create bubbles.
• To create a leaf pattern in your latte art, pour your steamed milk at an angle into your cup until it is two thirds full.
• Finish by slowly moving your wrist back and forth as you pour to create the leaf pattern in the foam.
• Finish by pouring the rest of your milk through the leaf pattern without disturbing it.

This is a wonderful skill to learn as an espresso lover and barista, and you can use it to impress all of your friends!

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Monday, July 6, 2009

Advanced Latte Art: The Latte Art Printer


If you have spent the past several weeks perfecting your best freehand barista style latte art, then it may be time to move over because there is a new machine making way which will actually print a latte art design across the top of your latte. How does this work? Well, it was designed to use the precision of a robotic arm to craft and print a logo or design across the top of your lattes with caramel food coloring that is totally edible and safe. The designs are incredibly intricate, so you can actually have your own picture, brand name, or company logo look as clear as day. This is going to totally up the ante for big coffeehouse chains that will enable them to create an even more superior brand identity by marketing that right on top of the foam of the lattes that they produce. Or maybe you want to get one for your own home or personal use? You can have your own customized picture on top of every cup of Joe that you drink. Smashing. This fun creation is manufactured by OnLatte, Inc.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Tips on Creating Latte Art


If you have become a pro at brewing your own espresso drinks, then your next step is making the finest latte art around. The best tip that I can offer you is to steam the milk in a smooth way so there are no bubbles or foam peaks. You will then want your milk to reach about 160 degrees, at which point you can pour the milk straight into your espresso shot so that it fills the cup. When the milk begins to reach the top of the latte, you will want to move your wrist from side to side so that a leaf design is created. You can finish by pouring a small stream of milk right into the middle of the leaf, but delicately so your art is still intact. And there you have it- watch out, Picasso!

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