For beginners of latte art, try using tea instead of the center

A Beginner's Journey of Exploration for Tea Flower

As a beginner in coffee latte art, I have always been curious and passionate about this skill. However, recently I had a sudden thought: Can I use tea leaves instead of coffee beans to make latte art? So I started an interesting experiment.

Choosing the right tea

Before trying to use tea instead of coffee, you must first choose the right tea. Different types and brands of tea have different characteristics and tastes, and will produce different effects in the latte art process. After some research, I decided to experiment with black tea, green tea, and oolong tea.

Prepare tools and materials

In addition to choosing the right tea leaves, you also need to prepare the corresponding tools and materials. The first is the basic tools such as the sheller and squeezer; the second is milk, water, and auxiliary condiments such as chocolate powder or cinnamon powder. These are all necessary items for making latte art.

Master the basic skills

Whether you are making latte art with coffee or tea, it is essential to master the basic techniques. First, you must learn how to brew tea correctly to ensure that the concentration and taste of the tea soup meet the requirements. The second is to master the use of the sheller and squeezer. Skillfully operating these tools can make the latte art process smoother.

Try different styles

Once you have mastered the basic skills, you can start trying to make various shapes, such as heart, rose, butterfly, etc. After choosing the right cup and milk temperature, gently press the squeezer to complete a beautiful tea flower.

Adjust the recipe and process

During the experiment, I found that different types of tea require adjusted recipes and processes to achieve the best results. Black tea is more mellow and tends to produce rich and dense foam when the milk temperature is slightly higher; green tea is fresh and refreshing, and it is easier to show its unique flavor when the water temperature is slightly lower; oolong tea has a light and elegant aroma, and can show its unique charm when the water and milk temperatures are moderate.

Share and communicate

During the experiment, I accumulated a lot of experience and skills in making tea art. In order to further improve my level, I began to share and communicate with other tea art lovers. By participating in online or offline activities, I met many like-minded friends and learned more about tea art from them.

Summarize

Through this journey of exploration, I found that it is completely feasible and interesting to use tea leaves instead of coffee beans for latte art. Different types and brands of tea can create unique and beautiful patterns. Moreover, constantly adjusting the recipe and process in practice can also improve my understanding of the characteristics of tea and the changes in taste. Most importantly, we can learn from each other and make progress together through sharing and communication.

Whether it is coffee or tea, latte art requires patience, meticulousness and pursuit of beauty. I hope my exploration experience can bring some inspiration and help to other beginners. Let us enjoy the fun of tea latte art together!