A Beginner's Guide to Latte Art

A Beginner's Guide to Latte Art

Coffee latte art is a highly artistic technique that can add beauty and interest to an ordinary cup of coffee. For beginners, it is very important to master the basic latte art techniques. This article will provide you with a comprehensive and detailed guide to practicing coffee latte art for beginners.

Preparation

Before you start practicing, you will need the following tools and materials:

• 1. Good quality milk: It is recommended to use whole milk or half-fat milk.
• 2. Good quality coffee beans: Choose coffee beans that are fresh and ground to the right degree.
• 3. Good quality laser scale thermometer: used to measure the temperature of milk.
• 4. Latte art tools: including tools with two different shapes, pointed and flat, for squeezing out milk foam.

Step 1: Brew coffee correctly

First, you need to learn how to brew a cup of coffee correctly. Here are the simple steps:

1. 1. Grind the coffee beans to a suitable amount.
2. 2. Add appropriate amount of hot water and brew according to the proportion.
3. 3. Wait a few minutes for the coffee to fully steep.
4. 4. Pour slowly into the cup, making sure not to splash too many bubbles.

Step 2: Heat the milk correctly

Next, you need to learn how to heat milk properly. Here are the simple steps:

1. 1. Pour an appropriate amount of milk into a pot and insert a thermometer into it.
2. 2. Place the pot on the fire and turn the heat to medium-low.
3. 3. Stir the milk constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom or forming lumps.