Barista Essentials
Texture vs Froth
Different milk coffees require different ratios, get the balance right & you will master the art of milk based beverages.
Espresso
Textured Milk
Foam
Flat White
Step 1
3/4 Textured milk30-35ml espresso.
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Pour slowly & steadily from above the rim of the cup until you get to the three quarter mark.
Step 2
1/2cm layer of foam
3/4 textured milk
30-35ml espresso
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Then quickly lower the jug to the rim and increase the speed of pour for the last quarter.
Latte
Step 1
1/2 Textured milk30-35ml espresso.
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Pour slowly & steadily from above the rim of the cup until you get to half way.
Step 2
1cm layer of foam
3/4 textured milk
30-35ml espresso
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Then quickly lower the jug to the rim and increase the speed of pour for the second half.
Cappuccino
Step 1
1/4 Textured milk
30-35ml espresso.
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Pour slowly & steadily from above the rim of the cup until you get to the one quarter mark.
Step 2
1/3 layer of foam
1/2 textured milk
30-35ml espresso
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Then, quickly lower the jug to the rim & increase the speed of pour for the last three quarters of the cup.