Complete tutorial on how to make latte art: a must-read for beginners!

Coffee latte art is a technique of pouring milk into coffee to form beautiful patterns. It not only enhances the visual effect of coffee, but also increases the taste and aroma. For beginners, it is very important to master the basic latte art techniques. This article will give you a detailed introduction on how to make beautiful coffee latte art.

Preparation

Before we start making latte art, we need to prepare the following materials and equipment:

Freshly ground coffee beans
High-quality milk
A juicer or steam machine
A container suitable for pouring milk and adjusting the temperature
A milk frother or milk jug with a pointed spout
A knife or bamboo stick (for adding finishing touches to the pattern)
Step 1: Brew espresso and add appropriate amount of milk
First, brew a cup of espresso. Put the ground coffee beans into the coffee machine and choose the right amount of water and soaking time according to your taste. After the coffee is brewed, pour it into a container suitable for pouring milk and adjusting the temperature.
Next, prepare the milk. Heat high-quality milk in a juicer or steamer and adjust the temperature to about 65 degrees Celsius. Remember not to overheat or boil the milk.
Step 2: Make even and smooth milk foam
After preparing the right amount of milk, we need to make even and delicate milk foam. Insert the juicer or steam machine into the container and turn on the switch to start frothing.
During the frothing process, keep your hand on the container and shake it gently to help form more uniform and fine bubbles. When you feel the container becoming heavier, it means that enough milk foam has been formed.
Step 3: Pour the milk and make latte art

Now, pour the milk froth into the coffee. First, tilt the container at a 45-degree angle and slowly pour the milk into the coffee cup. At the same time, use your other hand to hold a milk frothing jug or milk pitcher with a pointed spout.
When the milk is poured into the cup, start making latte art. By adjusting the strength and direction of your wrist and fingers, you can draw various patterns on the surface of the coffee. You can try different techniques and movements to create unique and beautiful effects.
Step 4: Modify the pattern
If you want to take the garland a step further, you can use a knife or bamboo stick to add details to the pattern, for example, adding some detailed lines to the heart or making some embellishments around the flowers.
Summarize
By mastering the basic techniques and steps above, you are already able to make beautiful latte art! Remember to keep practicing and trying different patterns and techniques, and you will gradually become an expert in latte art.