Coffee making guide, from basic coffee to creative latte art, one-stop teaching

This article provides a one-stop guide to coffee making, from basic coffee making to creative latte art techniques. The content covers the basics such as coffee bean selection and grinding methods, water temperature and time control, and also introduces the making methods of various fancy coffees, including classic coffees such as latte and cappuccino, as well as more creative latte art techniques. Whether you are a coffee novice or a coffee lover, you can find the coffee making skills and inspiration you need in this guide.

In this fast-paced era, a cup of fragrant coffee has become the key to start the day for many people, and coffee milk latte art adds a lot of fun to this daily drink. Let’s discuss in detail how to make coffee and the tips for making coffee milk latte art.

1. Coffee making basics

1. Choose the right coffee beans : There are many types of coffee beans, and different types of beans will bring different flavors. Arabica and Robusta are the two most common types. For the first time, you can choose some blended coffee beans to understand the characteristics of various flavors.

2. Grind coffee beans : Coffee beans need to be ground into appropriate particle size to fully extract the aroma and taste of coffee when brewing. Different brewing methods require different grinding degrees. You need to try more to find the grinding method that suits you best.

3. Brewing skills : Whether it is hand brewing or espresso machine, you need to master the appropriate water temperature, water pressure and extraction time. Slight changes in these factors will affect the taste of the coffee.

2. Milk Processing

1. Choice of milk : When making latte art, whole milk or fresh cream is generally chosen. This is because they have a higher fat content and are easier to form rich milk foam.

2. Making milk foam : Milk foam is the key to latte art. Pour the milk into a special milk foam cup and use a manual or automatic steam coffee machine to pressurize the milk to produce delicate milk foam.

3. Tips for making coffee milk latte art

1. Pour-over method : This is the most basic latte art technique. Pour the milk foam into the cup, then tilt the cup with your hand to allow the milk to slowly flow out, and use your fingers to make the desired shape on the rim of the cup. It should be noted that this action requires some practice to master.

2. Hand-painted method : This method requires a certain artistic talent and patience. You can draw various patterns directly on the rim of the cup with your fingers or tools, and then pour in milk to form the corresponding shape. This method requires more practice to draw beautiful patterns.

3. Mould method : Use various moulds to create different latte art effects. There are latte art moulds of various shapes on the market, which can add a lot of fun to your coffee. When using the mould, pay attention to the fit between the mould and the mouth of the cup, as well as the speed and angle of pouring milk.

In addition to the above methods, you can also learn more latte art techniques by watching teaching videos or taking offline courses. No matter which method you use, you need constant practice and experimentation to master the tricks.

In the process of making coffee, we also need to pay attention to some details, such as keeping the coffee cup clean, avoiding excessive stirring that causes the milk foam to be too coarse, etc. Every detail may affect the final product.

A good cup of coffee is not just a drink, but also a life attitude. Through learning and practice, we can make delicious and beautiful coffee for our family and friends. In this process, we can not only enjoy the fun brought by coffee, but also improve our quality of life. I hope this article can inspire and help you, so that you can go further and further on the road of coffee.