How To Steam Milk For Barista Coffee

how to steam milk

coffee basics

how to steam milk

what is milk

milk is the end result of milk being exposed to high pressured steam from a espresso machine

the end result is a smooth

how to steam milk

stretch the milk

the key is to have the n zle just a fraction under the surface of the milk in order to create foam while making the milk spin in a whirlpool motion

keep spinning the milk in a whirlpool motion

this spinning process mixes the micro foam

however i find when steaming milk )

rest and polish the milk

once the milk is made give the jug one solid thump on the counter to disperse any big bubbles and then leave it to sit whilst you put the espresso on

you want the milk to look like wet paint

pour the milk into your coffee

when the milk is well-spun

the key is to pour the milk along the side your by resting the spout of the jug on the top of your cup

if you used a big jug you will want to distribute the foam between the different coffees. the general rule is to pour cappuccinos first

you've milk

congratulations you've now learned how to steam milk! make sure to match it

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last updated august 30

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fill the jug

‘v' of the jug spout

you should hear no hissing sound other than the occasional bubble being eaten up by the steam wand

you'll need to find the sweet-spot which is a little off-centre and try to keep it there from start to finish. you see me doing this below

around degrees celsius then turn off the steam and wipe your steam wand