Still having trouble pouring latte art? Check out this video on the top 5 most common latte art mistakes and how to fix them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g8FE714A7w4.html AJ
Most valuable part of this video is not the techniques which was echoed by many others, but the daily photo of your latte art practice. My confidence is back now. :)
I was just about to say the same. The daily photos is the one thing helping me now to practise harder, I was a bit worried that my first 10-20 days were a mess, but now I’m relieved 😅
Hey Logan, you're welcome and thanks for the comment! I'm glad you found the split screen helpful. I wanted to be able to show all of the pitcher/cup relative distances at once. Very hard to do from only one angle. AJ
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@Kingston Cristiano thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm trying it out now. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
I love the time lapse (of sorts) showing your progress. It's always difficult to recognize when you're actually developing a skill due to how subtle the changes can be. Rapidly flipping through your "work" start to finish makes your progress feel so much more satisfying and dramatic!
Hi Andrew, thanks for the comment! I agree - it's easy to get discouraged when you don't see major changes or improvements overnight. The long-term tracking helped me realize how far I'd come. AJ
This kind of guide is what I’ve been looking for: angles of camera, front and top views, slow motion, etc. I will have better perspective for my latte art practice. Thank you sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thanks for the comment John! Happy to help. If you want another similar video correcting common latte art mistakes, check out this more recent one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g8FE714A7w4.html AJ
Among other things, I found the side by side comparison of milk with not enough/correct/too much air surprisingly very helpful. An unexpectedly helpful and well put together video.
This video is so clear and concise, but full of helpful hints! I've had my espresso machine for a few years now, but more recently I've decided to perfect my latte art. Up till now, most of my lattes were more like cappuccinos, lol. Getting the milk texture right has been the most challenging for me.
Hey David, thanks for the comment! Milk texture is probably the most important part and definitely takes some practice to nail. I made a LOT of accidental cappuccinos when I was first learning. AJ
Such a great tutorial! Please make more videos like this. Showing what too much or too little looks like was super helpful. Too many tutorials only show you the perfect way to do something and not what mistakes look like. Seeing the mistakes and what caused them made this video so helpful! It was also nice to see entry level and higher end machines being used. Thanks!
Thank you!!- this is the easiest and most comprehensive video of foaming milk and making latte art i've seen as well. I"ve been trying for a week now, and i'm happy to say this video has really helped.
Thanks, AJ! Very helpful tutorial to learn basic latte art. And I love how you told us about your progress when learning the latte art too, it made me more motivated. Once again, thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you AJ and Whole Latte Love! This video was very helpful! I purchased my first machine from you all last week and love it. (Gaggia Brera) Cheers and Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your encouraging words and the daily latte art photos towards the end of the video. It is very very encouraging to see your progress in the learning. Unlike other videos which only shows the nicely and perfectly done ones.
First giving trial with dishwashing liquid was actually intelligent. I actually got an idea how much height I should immerse the nozzle after doing that.
I've seen lots of latte art technique video. This is absolutely the best video that makes me understand the technique. Whole Latte Love is the best coffee guru in the world!
Wow, this is pretty much the very best tutorial for milk frothing and latte art for beginners' hands down. In the past few months, I have been doing almost exactly what he did and have improved with some tips I got from several sources (youtube, reddit, etc.). Excellent video Whole Latte Love, very in-depth for us beginners, it will be very appreciated by everyone getting into the hobby!
this video was recommended by Marc on another video after i mentioned struggling with using a steam wand as a newbie barista and this was super helpful! really useful tips, thank you!
Great instructional video, I will keep watching this until I get it right..... Now the I have a machine at home and have been trying to get my art down, I am so much more appreciative of Latte Art and make sure to praise baristas who decorate my drinks, this is underrated skill.
Hello, also not a barista and just getting into espresso as a hobby as well. Yes, definitely get the hang of ur froth first and foremost. I have a larger pitcher, 20oz, and not a 12 oz, so finding the right tilt is a little more difficult than a 12 oz when im just steaming for 6oz of milk. I use the gaggia classic pro and that steaming wand has two holes. One hole shud aim downwards warming the milk, and the other is angled to give the twirl. When purging the wand look at how the steam dispenses so u can get a idea about where to put ur wand and tilt ur pitcher. Definitely practice with water and a drop of soap til u get the twirl just right (im still practicing but getting better). I used regular beans from starbucks to practice dialing in my grind and when i got close enough i used a recently roasted bean (2 weeks since roast) and OMG the difference. Using a quality bean makes a huge difference, it gave me more TONS more crema, which gave me more leeway for error on my grind size. Not every bean has the same grind, i had to go finer for these compared to the starbucks. My friend has a subscription to www.craftcoffee.com/ (if anyone is looking for quality and affordable beans) and i got their Daydream bean (medium roast) and I LOVE IT. Going from starbucks to this. . . . ♥ wow. Thanks for the videos and i wish everyone luck!
Hi Chexta, that's al good advice, thanks for sharing! Different beans will certainly make a huge difference in the taste and appearance of your drink. If you're looking for quality and affordable beans, check out our collection at www.wholelattelove.com/collections/whole-bean-espresso-coffee?_=pf&sort=best-selling AJ
I know the feeling. It clearly took me a lot of tries to start making improvements. BTW, I love the bronze coffee tamper you made. What a work of art! AJ
A perfect start point! now this is a great video, thanks a lot. sizes, measures, the basic technic and the best part: the daily art photo practice. thumbs up!
Thank you for a clear, easy-to-understand video. Great instructions explanations regarding too much/too little air. It’s also encouraging to hear from someone else who admits they’re not a professional but with a little perseverance can improve their skills. This is definitely the video I’ll be coming back to when I’m practicing at home
The best vid on frothing, your method helped me to get the micro bubbles I was trying to get for a long time now ... I am not really interested in the art part but to get a really good coffee
The best video . Thank you ! I’m ok with move around the cup to mix in the crema but when i start to make the art, my heart is too small or something not like a heart :(
Really interesting , have been using my big profitec lever machine for quite a while concentrating on making decent espressos so now I’m trying to make some nice cappuccinos with a little difficulty but your little video has been quite helpful, thanks.
Thanks for a great video. I am only a month into this new espresso game. I received a 10oz pitcher when I ordered by machine, and struggle with the fact the 4 hole steam wand has so much power, the milk seems to froth so quickly. Do you believe this pitcher maybe is just too small? And a dumb question - so you put in 6 oz of milk in the 12 oz pitcher. Ultimately you add 2 oz of espresso, 8 oz of the froth to make the 10oz cup. So, do you or should you have milk left in the pitcher, aka you should not always use the entire pitcher of milk in the cup? I have been confused on this since day 1. Thank you again for creating the video!
Hi John, thanks for the comment! Generally, people fill to around the bottom of their pitcher's spout, about half of the capacity of the pitcher (or 5oz in your case). If your steam wand is really powerful, it may be hard to control the amount of froth with that little milk. You could either try turning the steam on partially, or experiment with a larger pitcher. The two most common sizes are 12oz and 20oz. As for your second question - I start with 6oz milk which expands by ~33% while frothing, bringing it to 8oz. If I add all of that to my 2oz espresso, i have my 10oz drink with zero milk waste left over in the pitcher. That's in a perfect world, of course. Realistically, I usually end up with about an ounce of milk left in my pitcher and a slightly shorter drink, for fear of over-pouring and the impracticality of having to walk around with an overfilled cup. I do know people who pour 10oz lattes with a 20oz pitcher - personal preference, I guess. Either way, I think aiming to minimize milk waste is a good goal. AJ
This was wonderfully clear! Thank you especially for focusing on what to look for and what to listen for. So many clear details really helped. I haven't given it a try but if I do I'll for sure come back to rewatch this. Also thank you for the wonderful progression slide show! It really gives hope that even if you don't quite get it at first you can do it eventually!
Hi Silv, thank you for all the kind words! I'm glad you found the format and information so helpful. It's definitely a learning process that takes a lot of practice! AJ
Thanks so much! I actually tried it three other day and was able to do it two separate times in a row, tulip pattern, but I seem to be lost again LOL. I will keep practicing until I can consistently do these designs
Hi Erica, I know that feeling all too well. Sometimes I feel like I can nail every pour, then suddenly go on a cold streak. The more practice, the more consistency. AJ
Newb here! Man, I wish I found this video first! Really really helpful, thank you! I've been having difficulty getting the milk right, but the ripping sound part you mentioned is what made it click. Also, I'm finding that the milk isn't breaking through the surface of the crema when I pour, and I only get a bit of white foam at the end that sits on the top. Is this a milk issue or an extraction issue, or both? (I'm using a Delonghi Stilosa, which from what I understand is a 'training wheels' machine, lol). Any how, thanks again for these tips, especially your progress pictures. Really helpful and insirpirng!
...and if you have a prosumer-class HX (Heat Exchanger) espresso machine, you ALSO can "brew & steam at the same time," just like a DB (Double Boiler) machine. Thanks for the tutorial -- I find Latte Art intimidating! Looking forward to taking a real Barista class sometime (when I find one in my area). -- BR
Hi Bill, that's correct - heat exchangers can also brew and steam simultaneously. Latte art is definitely intimidating, but fun! I would also love to take a real barista class someday - but until then I'll just keep watching (and making) youtube videos. AJ
@@Wholelattelovepage @ AJ: Since most espresso dealers/importers/stores are on the East and West coasts -- nothing in the middle of the country for the rest of us, not even a place to take your prosumer machine in for service/repair (if needed) -- I'll probably have to make a special trip to WA to find a barista class! But that's okay, will make a mini-vacation out of it...in due time. ;-) Thanks for the response...and Happy Espresso-ing, -- BR
