From scratch, the wonderful journey of latte art

A journey of latte art from scratch, exploring the charm of coffee culture. From basic brewing techniques to exquisite latte art, every step is full of surprises. Learn how to make coffee with a mellow taste and overflowing aroma, and then incorporate creativity into latte art to add unique charm to coffee. This is not only an improvement of skills, but also a wonderful date with coffee, feeling the warmth and beauty brought by coffee.

In the first rays of sunshine in the morning, the aroma of a cup of latte art hits your nose. The perfect combination of coffee and art allows people to feel the beauty of life while enjoying the delicious taste. However, for many coffee lovers, how to make a beautiful cup of latte art is a difficult problem. Let's start from scratch and explore how to make your own latte art.

We must be clear that learning to make latte art is not an easy task. It requires time, patience and constant practice, but as long as you are willing to work hard, you can definitely master this skill.

1. Basic equipment and materials

Before we start making latte art, we need to prepare some basic equipment and materials: a high-quality coffee machine, high-quality coffee beans, a milk froth cup, a manual or automatic steam milk frother, a measuring cup, an accurate electronic scale, and an appropriate amount of sugar or syrup.

2. Coffee Making

1. Choose the right coffee beans : Different types of coffee beans have different flavors and tastes. Choosing coffee beans that suit your taste is the key.

2. Grind the coffee beans : Choose the appropriate grinding degree according to the type of coffee machine used.

3. Extract coffee : Ensure that the extraction process is accurate and the extracted coffee is rich and mellow in taste.

3. Making milk foam

1. Choose the right milk : whole milk, low-fat milk, soy milk, etc. have different effects. Choose the type of milk that suits you.

2. The temperature and proportion of milk foam : The temperature of the milk foam should be moderate. If it is too high, it will affect the taste, while if it is too low, it will be difficult to produce delicate milk foam. Pay attention to the ratio of milk to milk foam, which determines the effect and taste of the latte art.

3. Make milk foam : Use a steam milk frother to heat the milk and make fine milk foam. This step requires constant practice to master the skills.

4. Latte Art Techniques

1. Pour-over method : This is the most basic latte art technique. By controlling the pouring angle and speed, the milk can form beautiful patterns on the surface of the coffee.

2. Pulling method : This method requires higher skills. By lifting the cup, the milk forms delicate foam patterns on the surface of the coffee.

3. Pouring patterns in the palm of your hand : Place the cup in the palm of your hand, and use the temperature of your palm and the angle of pouring to allow the milk to form unique patterns in the coffee. This method is more interesting and also more challenging.

Each skill requires constant practice and experimentation. Only through practice can you truly master it. Don’t rush for success. Behind every successful latte art there are countless failures and practice.

In the process of exploring latte art, we are not only learning techniques, but also reflecting a life attitude. Every cup of latte art represents our love for life and pursuit of beauty. In this process, we can feel the aroma of coffee, the density of milk foam, the delicacy of techniques and the joy of creation.

Perhaps, we will encounter setbacks and difficulties in this process, but as long as we maintain our passion and curiosity, we will definitely discover the endless charm of latte art coffee. Are you ready to start your latte art coffee journey?