11/3 frothing milk and pouring cappa

[8645440]

i still can see the big bubbles

[cafejarkus]

REally nice pour but i would sugest that a cappucino (as i was taught) is lovelly creamy froth sitting in the middle of a shot (so coffee runs up between milk and cup). Keep it up, you all make me proud to do what i do.

[cafejarkus]

Does anyone know examples of latte art that isn't a rosetta, heart or tulip? Love to get some more ideas under my belt. Also what do you all recon about etching vs freepour? Personally etching takes too long and kills a good coffee, freepour takes as long as normal so yay!!

[cafejarkus]

Ok, How's this for compromise on the before/after? Run and flush heads. leave group running to bring temp to constant While this is going i pour milk into my jugs and THEN pull my shot and set to pour. After i have started my shot, i texture and voila, milk is finished as the shot is. neither sits. ; )

[BurlyGinger]

that was beautiful...one tip tho:

"care for your crema"! start the pour slowly and high so you finish with a nice uniform brown around the rosetta

[Agathorn]

What machine are you using?

[coyjote]

nice crema. rrrr

[mikepow75]

that is a LATTE!!!!!!!! NOT a "cappa" Your pouring technique was good though

[bluekarma]

Always pull the shot as you finish the foaming, never wait! 20 seconds is all it takes to ruin a good espresso!

[TerribleTony]

Do Not, You will burn the coffee.

[utkarsh12]

wen u pour the last bit of froth at the end of making the leaf, instead of tht use tht last bit of milk 2 make a heart beside it, looks beta

[iluvbrak]

lol...this whole debate about shots before or after milk steaming? come on, really? Have some Italians weigh in on the subject. I lived in Rome for about a year and I learned it is all about the barista; there is no correct way. It differs on the region as well as the country; if you pull the shots AFTER, you can use them more immediately and content with less bitter taste fromt the "heart" of the espresso as well as let your milk sit for a moment to measure, by eye, the foam you have.

[jwalske]

Just a word of advice...you always want to steam/froth the milk before pulling the espresso shots. Otherwise the espresso with burn leaving a more bitter taste in the drink.

[furrycanuck]

You do NOT pull the shot after steaming milk!

I think this is fine, very good, beautiful shot, looks delicious, better rosetta than most baristas can do, great job Puchang.

Still waiting for MachoJean's video.

[jwalske]

And why would you pull the shots before steaming the milk? PS I do not work for Starbucks.

[TerribleTony]

Because you want the machine to be at the correct temprature for pulling the shot. Most home prosumer machines are a tad doggey when it comes to the correct temp.

[ironkittenx]

You can pull the shot after steaming the milk, especially if you are making a cappa. Letting the milk set up for 20-30 seconds can give you an idea of the kind of foam you are working with. Just break it up a bit, by shaking it back in forth in the tin, then pour. You will find it works just as well, and tastes just as delicious!

[KangBatman]

Nice dude, nice. Just want to ask, what did you do with the pitcher, and why. Thanks.

[Huntley225]

yes, if this was made at home....I'm impressed....would love to know how to steam milk to have it turn out so great!

[hellogolfy]

You made this at home !!! Awesome ~ I just bought a cappuccino maker (mine made of cheap plastic though T_T) and I wish I can make a good cup of (pretty) Latte :)

[puchang]

The video was never meant to be a demonstration or a correct way to froth the milk and pour a cappa. I just wanted to share my experience and I would be happy if somebody can show me a better way, especially on a home machine. I'm still learning the nuances and watching videos of others certainly helps me a lot.

[MachoJeans]

Horrible milk texture, Horrible "rosetta". Was that a ristretto?

[ThatCoffeeGuy]

Very quick to judge... you'll notice he stated in the description that the milk was overstretched... If you can do better please post a video.

[MachoJeans]

Im only judging because its a "demonstration" video. And as soon as i get a video recorder ill post some of mine up and inform you. Kthanx

[Jasonian]

...still waiting.

[pelitp]

Yum, damn that looks like a good coffee! Whats the technique for getting that pattern?

[frippzen]

You forgot to blast out residual milk from the steam pipe!

Very nice rosetta though! :)

[bbaker90]

He blasted the milk... the audio was delayed