How to Froth and Steam Milk for Latte Art, Cappuccino and More
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2015
- Todd from wholelattelove.com shows you how to froth and steam milk for popular milk-based espresso drinks. He also shows you how to pour basic latte art including a heart, rosetta and a tulip.
He breaks down how to froth and make drinks into four parts: taste, drink definition, texturing milk and presentation. Learn the definitions for a latte, flat white, cappuccino and a cafe macchiato as he guides you on how to prepare them.
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Take a deeper dive into latte art with our video: How to Create Latte Art th-cam.com/video/ZIPyN-Hsb7g/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the reply. I saw that one but I wished you had one from Todd showing manual frothing.
What kind of coffee machine is this? Model etc..
I don't know why the froth doesn't come thick on mine. I guess I put the wand in too deep and for far too long.
@@shoaib1029 Expobar Office Leva.
@@toulcaz31 0 scored ⁹ the only way
I was a barista a few years back and this is much more informative and thorough than the “training” I got.😂
Hi S, Thanks a whole latte for your comment!
HAHAHAHAHA I'm currently a beginner barista and same
Some baristas are snobs
No kidding, I just got a home machine and this is far more information than when I'd worked at a shop years ago.
A hobbyist explains wayyyyyy better than many other baristas 👏
Yes!
difference is baristas do is cos they HAVE to for work, hobbyists do it cos they LOVE it, it does come through
@@IxiaClover and that's the true definisjon of professional and amateur 👍
3:00 for Frothing and Steaming
Thankyou!
Lmao
Not all heroes wear a cape😂
Wonderful tutorial! I just started work in a café and I spent the morning trying to foam milk for a latte with semi disastrous results! This was super useful, thank you!
Wonderful! Thanks for the comment. Be sure and watch this frothing video as well. Many feel it's the best ever on the subject: th-cam.com/video/4PSCsv7kcKA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this , I just started working in a cafe also, I will watch this video. Thanks a lot. Great tutorial ☕️👍🏼
Tip: swirl your espresso before pouring your milk for the cappuccino
This creates a better and more visible coffee ring around the foam
Thanks for the tip!
why have many people dislike? cant understand. this is really helpful, thanks alot
Hi Gemini, Thanks for your comment - happy to hear you found the video helpful. 1,800 vs. 50... think you're in the majority :)
@Pro Pain huuuu ço
Probably people with really crappy machines that can't steam milk properly. Not to judge or anything, we've all been there (I think), I remember my first espresso machine cost $50 and yes it was a crappy waste of money.
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Perhaps they found his art not in alignment with the direction of the cuppa
Holy shot this guy is fantastic at presenting! And this is his HOBBY?! Wth does he do professionally??
Hi Brad, Thanks for the comment. Todd heads up espresso machine technology here at Whole Latte Love.
he sells and reviews the machines xD
often times you present better something you love than something you do for money.
I think he often opens some machines with his wrench and explains what the component is.When he's finished, he puts it all back. He knows every single thing inside espreso machines.
"When it starts to get warm, I'll bury the tip. Always wipe your wand when you're done." - Todd, 2015
A great tip for when a woman invites you in for coffee after a night out
Imagine the disappointment when you're actually going to make her an espresso
That's what he said.
We were always told to bury the wand. That went down equally well
Blizzbee R. i believe that was the joke
It‘s 2 am and i‘m lear to do latte art.
This video is 5 years old so you probably won’t read my comment but omg this is EXACTLY the video I needed. I just started a job at a cafe and I usually work the register but sometimes I need to make drinks too & I have so much trouble getting the milk texture right!!! Can’t wait to start my shift today & test it out
Hi mpc, We read all original comments even on old videos! Glad the video helped and good luck!
I'm in the same situation and that's why I'm here too 😂 I always burn cappuccino milk
for a self-confessed hobbyist yourself, this is incredibly informative and so well presented. really impressive, love your work!
Hi Danny, Thank you for the comment. It is appreciated!
I recently did a Barista course and became nationally recognised. But the one thing I had trouble with was getting the perfect froth and I would always end up with milk spilling from the pitcher. This has been a massive help personally, thanks a bunch!
Hi King, You are welcome and thank you for the comment!
Guy: "I'm not gonna make a fancy design for this one" *makes a nice design*. Me: fuck
Lmao!
HAHAH...exactly what I thought....
Haha yeah... consistency in the hard bit... I've done some epic looking latte art, but repeating it is a whole different ball game. I've had to whisk away some designs... the symmetry makes it far too easy to draw dicks and vaginas with striking realism. Mushroom clouds are also pretty easy, although my manager at work had an epic sense of humor failure over the best one I ever did. To be fair, it was the day after one of the North Korean missile tests, but it looked amazing, reminded me of the colour photos of the Castle Romeo nuclear test.
+1 for a fellow nuke test geek. I think Upshot-Knothole Grable would have been better latte art material than Castle Romeo, though.
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anytime! you guys are GREAT.
thank you so much todd as someone who got finally got his espresso machine i can't wait to use all this info
Incredibly helpful, thank you so much. Poured my first latte today and got semi-passable results
Jun Flores Hi, awesomeness! Happy to help!
The cappuccino almmost look like a latte here. Cappuccino is more foamy on the top. I'm not even talking 'dry' cappuccino which is pretty mmuch just foam. Having said that, I think this is the best video tutorial for basic latte art - heart, rosetta, tulip. A lot of videos I've seen shot have a terrible angle. This one shows pretty clearly how to pour the shots! I really like how he does the 'macchiato'!!! I think as a hobbyist - he is doing alright!!! Thank you. I amm still a new barista and I found this very helpful!
Thanks for your comment! Happy to hear you found it useful. Think the overall trend is for a cappuccino to be a little wetter than they used to be. A lot of people will try a flat white and prefer it to a cappuccino.
I like cappuccino but not sooo dry that it is all foamm! Regular black coffee is my choice but every now & then I choose a latté just to see what kind of art the barista comes up with. =)
can you help me? so the cappuccino is just a longer frothing compared to latte?
@@dannl24 I make cappucino by doing similar to how it's shown here. But ... After the initial start of the wand using the tip, I begin to lower it a bit at a time rather than go all the way down after initial steaming. This way I get a milk that is topped with thicker milk, whilst as it lowers it's filled with micro-bubbles until you reach the desired temperature. What I get, every time, is a Cappucino that is creamy all the way through to the top, leaving the thicker, denser head to sink as you drink; I don't think there is anything worse than a Cappucino that is topped with froth, whilst underneath it's no different to the sensations of drinking the average 'milky coffee'; Cappucinno should be better than that. In very much that way, the ratio is one-third coffee, one-third textured milk and one-third froth.
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I think this video really does a great job at concisely explaining the different espresso:milk ratios for each drink. Also the best explanation I've seen on how to properly use the steam wand, and I was once a barista too! Shame I hadn't seen this back then. Thanks, Todd.
Hi Daniel, You are welcome and thank you for your comment!
This is the clearest, simplest and most helpful video I've found so far. I've been struggling for ages. Straight after watching this I made perfect foam! Thank you!
Hey c, You're welcome and thanks for the comment!
Im just an amateur with an expresso machine that didn’t know how to froth milk. My first cup this morning was a life changer. Thank you so much!
This Tutorial is really well done. Thank you.
Hi Devin, You're welcome! Thanks for letting us know you liked it :)
I think this is EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you! 👍
Awesome! Happy to help and thanks for your comment!!!
James J
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ole Latte Love
Same here!
So happy I saw your video! I was struggling with making perfect milk texture for a long time and thanks to you, I finally learned how to do it. Thanks a lot! :)
Hi DM, That's awesome and thank you for the comment!
This is the first video that’s actually made sense to me. Have been watching barista videos on TH-cam for a week and with this video I finally get it! Thank you
You're so welcome!
Thank you so much for the video, I'll probably watch it another 10 times before I go in to work experience tomorrow and try and make some coffee. 😬
Hello Mr Todd. If you get to read my comment I’d like you to know that I learned more from your tutorial in a few minutes than I have from others in years. Most importantly my “designs “ improved in just a few go’s.
Many thanks 🙏 and know each morning it starts off with a “thanks Todd.” Cheers from Australia.
Hi Andrew, That's awesome! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Todd
Thanks for the awesome vids, man. I appreciate the detail put into frothing and thanks for explaining the differences between the beverages.
Todd, your videos are really excellent - some of the best coffee instructional videos on TH-cam. Please - more!
Hi Gareth, Thanks for the comment. We are always making more videos. What topics are you interested in? Currently have more that 1,300 videos on our channel.
Whole Latte Love It's a pleasure to watch your videos. There's not one video where I don't learn at least a few genuinely useful things that I didn't know. In this video, the suggestion to use the milk jug spout as a guide is brilliant - it makes a huge difference to the quality and texture of the milk. I hadn't seen this helpful tip elsewhere. Thank you.
Loved this. One of life's greatest pleasures: a delicious cup of coffee.
TawdryTempest yes it is! Thanks for the comment.
watching this makes me so happy. #coffeeislove
Hi Pamela, We are happy knowing we made you happy. Thanks a whole latte!!!
Great video the only one Ive seen that explains how to create the diff froth/steamed milk levels, for someone who has never used a coffee mc that is not as obv as you might think, thank you, Rich
Great demonstrations and explanations!
I’m a new barista and when a customer came in and asked if we knew how to do latte art while I was frothing her milk and my bosses said no. I felt bad that I decided to try it. It obviously didn’t come out perfect but I didn’t tell anyone I was trying it either. She seems to be a regular so after watching these videos I can’t wait to surprise her!!!
Hi BH, Thanks for the comment. Keep practicing and you'll only get better. Plus bigger tips and your bosses might get more business.
Great video. Very informative & well presented. I'm sure this makes for a great tutorial. Thank you.
+Gavin D'souza Hi Gavin, Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed the video!
This guy is a very good teacher - I learnt a lot.
The best video explanation ... Thankyou
Great video and simply tutorial on how to steam the milk. That's what I've been missing.
Hi CC, Thanks for the comment!
This! THANK YOU! I've asked several of my coworkers again and again how to froth the milk and they all gave me different instructions. And they always wanted to have a foam ''top'' on top of the cappuccino, but I never managed. I will try this!
Wonderful!
this is so helpful thank you sm !
Very nice video I loved how detailed your video was. I learned a lot more than from other videos on the same topic.
Great to hear!
thank you! i just made a cappuccino and for the first time i'm satisfied!
Hi CA, You are welcome! Thanks for the comment.
I do lyke that of kind of coffee l usually mke cupcccino and late
I have experience of making coffee shall l join u to yr company plz?
Great I saw this video cause I’m working in a bakery department and sometimes I have to make lattes but I cant confused when steaming the milk thank you much this video was very much helpful btw. I’m kinda a newbie to this thank you so much again.
Hi SH, Happy to hear the video helped you out and thanks for taking the time to comment!
Really help me to improve in steaming the milk and making art thank you
Whenever im unsure of foaming as a coffee shop worker, this video is one of my faves to watch so i know exactly how to do it
Hi KP, If you like this one be sure and check out this one which goes into even more detail on frothing: th-cam.com/video/4PSCsv7kcKA/w-d-xo.html
Top quality vid
Great video by Whole Latte Love, just as always!
Hi KS, Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it!!!
Fantastic, you make it so simple and uncomplicated. thanks for sharing
You are welcome!
Thanks a lot! very helpful video!
Keep up the good work :-)
מיכאל סיצ'נקו You are welcome!
Thank you for all of you. Thank you drink coffee, it is very important for us as coffee farmer
Hi coffee info, you are welcome - happy to support coffee farmers.
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One day i'll come for sure :)
Bravo gayo.
As a barista we appreciate you for giving us the quality beans to work with and make business with! Thank you ♥️
thank u
u saved ma life
now I have something beautiful to look at every morning
Hi Sarah, You are welcome and thank you for the comment.
Thank you so much for making such a brilliant video! I have been struggling to understand the differences between thoes drinks for a long time!
Hi Momo, You are welcome and thank you for the comment!
As a new barista, this was the video I needed
Hi JJ, Glad you found it and thank you for taking the time to comment!
I am also a new barista!
Am also a new barista
Thank you for this very informative video which I found very useful!
I also have a question (for the latte) when I keep my milk in the steam nozzle for the amount of time you did, the can itself gets so hot that i can barely touch it ( and have to grab the handle of it ) - so how can you hold it for so long considering your machine has much more power? I am asking about the temperature because in another video you said that the milk shouldn’t get too hot ?
Hi Rudi, You are welcome for the video and thank you for the question. For best flavor, milk gains its most apparent sweetnes due to heating at a temperature of 60-65C or 140-150F. I would pay no attention to the time it takes to froth. Perhaps our milk started colder or we were frothing a larger quantity. In my experience milk has reached about 60C/140F when the outside of the pitcher is just starting to get a little uncomfortable to hold due to heating. You should definitely never go to the point of barely being able to touch unless you like scalded milk. :)
Great job explaining the different techniques, thanks!
My pleasure!
Love your videos. Keep up the good work. Still perfecting my cappuccino and flat white.
Thank you! Will do!
you are amazing. thank you very much
Hi Shady, You are welcome and thanks so much for your comment!
Wonderful video thank you
+Melissa; Cooking w Love Hi Melissa, You are welcome! Glad you liked it.
that's great to see that kind
This is the best video out there... And I spent 3 hours on TH-cam searching to learn
Hi lindani, Thanks for the comment! I hope you subscribed to our channel - 1000+ videos on everything coffee!
now all I need is the espresso machine..lol
You probably don't need an expensive one. Any will do the job just fine.
so what tools could froth the milk beside the espresso machine?
Stefanus Sutedyy I have a frother it's a little container that looks like a French press. You heat the milk then pour into it and after pumping should get nice frothy milk.
heyyy... how about if i didn't heat the milk first?? does it gives any effect to its foam?
let say i just froth a room temperature/cold milk with double mesh/frenchpress/milk frother....
Cheap ones do fine but won't extract coffee well. But you won't notice the difference with milk and sugar.
Thank you so much for teaching me how to froth milk now I can froth milk 😊😊😎
Hi Avin, You are most welcome and thank you for the comment!
thank you for such a clear video and instructions
Hi Lynne, You are welcome and thank you for the comment!
This is the best vid I've seen & I have seen so many. I'm winning at the taste & crema, but failing at the art. I thank you sir for your no nonsense approach. Coffee is life !! :)
Hi Bob, Thanks for the kind comment!
Omg thank you so much!! 😭 I keep making mistakes at work & everyone explains it differently but I think at the end of the day it's their preferences but this makes sense (as to what to look for and remember)
You're so welcome!
I'm working on this with my new Brewtus IV right now.
brother854 Let us know how it goes - awesome machine!
Just what I needed, thanks for this great video!☮️
Hi Brian, You are welcome and thank you for the comment.
This is what I needed, nice and to the point, not ranting any particular taste! :)
Great video! We bought a Gaggia Brera from Whole Latte Love (great customer service!), and it is awesome. But I have attempted and failed a Rosetta every day since June 1, 2015 (no joke). This video is probably the best that I've found, and tells me (I think) that I have been steaming the milk incorrectly this whole latte time. We don't get the spinning whirlpool effect that your video shows. I've been steaming with the wand slightly off-center. Tomorrow morning, I will try tilting the wand against the side of the pitcher while steaming, as you did--and see if results improve. Keep up the great work.
+Sal DeTraglia Hi Sal, Thanks for your comment! Unless you have modified the Brera keep in mind you are frothing with an auto-frothing panarello wand. In this video Todd is frothing with a manual wand. With the auto-frothing wand you still want to get the air in early and then find a spot that creates a good swirl after burying the air intake hole on the wand below the surface of the milk. Here's a video with some tips on better frothing with an auto-frothing wand: th-cam.com/video/jIb5QLIaeL0/w-d-xo.html
Just Great!! Nice, and clearly explained the different types of coffee and, how to acquire the skills to make great cup of coffee!! Thanks!!
Hi Jose, Thank you for the comment and you are welcome!
wonderful! So it's just learning the proper frothing technique. Thank you VERY much for your assistance. I've become quite a fan of the videos & information provided here.
You are very welcome and thanks for being a fan! We're always here to help in any way we can.
hi TODD awesome job. i just needed a refresher course, you nailed it thankyou, from tracey in newzealand
You are very welcome!
The steamer pressure of the coffee machine im using is different from the one in the video, so it takes a shorter time to steam the milk. Quite challenging to make different times of drinks sometimes
Hi Sim, What machine are you using? Did not understand if you were saying you have more or less pressure.
Whole Latte Love I think it has greater pressure, so the milk steams pretty quickly.
Sim Melanie
Wow, the Expobar Brewtus Dual boiler used in the video has loads of steam power. Still curious what machine you are using?
Wow! Are you using your car exhaust to steam the milk? JK, but that must be a seriously powerful machine.
Mohab S.
Todd is using the Expobar Brewtus IV. It's a dual boiler machine - so a dedicated boiler just for the steam. It does have some serious steaming power!
Hi! great video:) very informative! I got a super cheap espresso machine and it does the espresso very well. but when I do the milk, I makes the screaming noise. I have seen a few videos about it and tried all the tips but it's still bad that I have to turn in off. Is it the machine?? is there anything that I have to know??
Hossja1123 This video might help "6 Common Frothing Mistakes": th-cam.com/video/i0Q6Tl-V_uc/w-d-xo.html
With that, know that super cheap espresso machines are not exactly known for quality frothing.
sounds like you have not enough air in your milk. try putting in some air
Are you missing the sleeve that goes over the tip like he was using? It worked for me.
Thank you for such a great detailed explanation
Hi AA, Your welcome and thanks for the comment!
Makes a big difference
Awesome video :) I make many drinks a day working at a place called Sheetz. I can never seem to separate the steamed milk (is this actually called froth?) from the foam. When I pour like you do, too much foam goes in at once. I can successfully hold back the foam from the milk if I use a spoon, not freehand. Any advice?
Hi Mac, Thanks for the comment and question! Sounds like too much air is getting into your milk when frothing and/or it's not getting mixed enough to break up larger air bubbles. A lot depends on the type of machine you are using. Do you know if it is a manual or autofrothing steam wand you are working with? Respond with machine/wand type and I'll be happy to give more specific advice!
Whole Latte Love it's manual. Is it possible that it's just something that will take time? I feel like it may be my pouring technique but I'm honestly not sure
Hi Mac, Could be pouring technique. That takes some practice to master. But you do need to start with milk frothed right. There should be no larger bubbles on the surface of the milk. Shouldn't have to use a spoon to hold anything back when pouring. What you want is milk that has a shiny surface - like wet latex paint when done frothing. It should be a uniform consistency thru the pitcher. Getting there is all about tip position relative to the surface of the milk when frothing. And that is based on the steam power of your particular machine. If getting large bubbles your tip probably needs to be a little lower into the milk when frothing. Also find a position for the wand that causes the milk to roll in the pitcher. That'll help break up any larger bubbles and create a uniform density top to bottom.
Hi there. Well I usually use 15-20 sec to make a perfect frothing. It doesn't use espresso machine. I use the manual froth. The milk is just silk and if you shake it a lil bit, the texture looks heavy and like a wall-paint. Hope it's helpful.
do tap the container how he tapped at 4:51
make me want to buy the whole machine
I have 1 for sale
@@peterr3748 aw much appreciated. but i bought a basic one ^^
Simple and to th point. Best video I've seen on this subject.
Louis Marucci Hi Louis, thanks for the comment!
I just got me a Bellman steamer and a La Piccola Ese machine . Thank you so much for the inspiration ! Great video !!
Hi GG, Thanks for the comment - happy to be inspiring!
Marc
Really great video, thank you. Because I'm an immature fool, I also have to mention how great the (unintentional?) sexual innuendos are in this video... "then I like to bury the tip..." "always remember to wipe off your wand..."
+spesialek We assure you any innuendos were totally unintentional! :)
spesialek LMFAO
hahhahahahahaha I cant even, guess I am immature too
You’re crazy 😂😂😂
"100 coffees were consumed in the making of this video" :P
Hi Dan, Thanks for the comment! 100' in the making of this video and 10,000+ before that!
Whole Latte Love lol now thats to coffee!
Outstanding job explaining this
Thanks for the comment!
Thank you for making the order clear re the air first while milk is cold then the raising of temperature with the tip buried. 👏🎓🙏
Hi C A E, you're welcome - thanks for the comment!
1:53 this man drinks 24-32 ounces of whole milk a day.......: Feckin legend
Lol, That fat is good for brain development!
Flat whites originated in Australia. you're welcome :)
Now go tell that to the Kiwis. lol
As I understand, it was in Aus that the cappuccino moved beyond being a breakfast drink. A lot of modern cafe culture comes from 'stra'ya.
Typical wanker Aussie attitude
This worked first try. Brilliant.
Hi Erik, Awesome - thanks for the comment!
Excellent instructions! Step-by-step is tough to pull off, and you did it really well. Thanks.
Hi Perry, Thanks for your comment. We like it a whole latte!!!
i always had a hard time making foam :(
Hi Kalash, What kind of machine are you using?
Here is one of my cappuccinos that turned out better than the last one I posted.
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Very nice and helpful demo. This is the kill I need to learn for my newly purchased cappuccino machine.
Hi MB, Thank your for the comment - happy to help!
So nice,I learned new steps on how to make a latte,cappuccino and macchiato😍I love it
Hi SG, That's awesome - thanks for the comment!!!
The problem with doing this, it really hurts my ears due to the very high pitched sound. Suppose I could always wear ear muffs?
Sure.
fro0tyl0opy87 If the streamer is creating a high-pitched sound, you are doing it wrong! Make the milk-can tilt a bit, and make the milk spinn. Don't place the steamer to close to the can. ;)
fro0tyl0opy87 If the streamer is creating a high-pitched sound, you are doing it wrong! Make the milk-can tilt a bit, and make the milk spinn. Don't place the steamer to close to the can. ;)
It worked! Thanks :) My ears can now finally rest :)
this was too cute lol!
you watch these videos when your mom doesn't let you in Starbucks .-.
Hi Thanks for a great tutorial going to practice and take notes of what you said ,thanks again
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment!!!
I started classes today I think this is just woow many thanks sir
Correction: A flat white is the same quantity as a cappuccino, but with no froth. If you can make latte art on your flat white, then there's too much froth. Use a spoon to make sure you get just milk and no micro-foam with your flat white.
Anet McClintock No one does flat whites with no froth at all.
A flat white should have a very thin foam cap (only a few mm thick) so that it can be easily carried while full (otherwise it will spill everywhere).
The truth is many latte artists froth milk with the froth somewhere between a latte and a flatwhite to make a good texture and the arts come out more clean and good contrast.
And I always froth my flat white to the point that I could still draw something simple like tulip or rosetta
Flat needs or should have shiny micro foam,not froath,the moment you touch the rim of the cup you suppose to meet the taste of the coffee and milk asap..
"I'll bury the tip"
Adorable! Thank you for the how to!
Hi EK, You are welcome and thank you for the comment!
im always watching this tutorial since im working in a bar