I’ve been a barista for a couple years, but not consistently. The coffee shop is at a camp, so it operates seasonally in winters and summers. Most people don’t even know how to dial in espresso, let alone pour latte art. I’ve been trying it out this season, but I’m having to teach myself through internet videos lol. I think I’m starting to get the main idea of it, but it’s not quite what I’d like it to be. Can you guys give me some tips on how to get a better pour? I’ve pretty much got steaming my milk down, it’s the actual pour that I’m struggling with.
by hopie_bopie
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Emilee Bryant on YouTube is the best for learning from in my opinion. Her videos are short and she breaks down each stage of the process and usually include a slow motion.
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Hi, actually i think your milk looks too foamy from the pics (i can tell from the numerous bubbles showing up at the surface) Try to not incorporate too much air when steaming. The key to latte art is steaming more than the art in itself imo. You should pour from high up at first to fill the cup. Then as you pour get as close as possible to the espresso. I would recommand you try the tulip at first. Tilt your cup and push the milk with your jug but dont push too far. If your milk has the right texture the milk should slide at the other extremity by itself. Its a 50/50% work from your wrist movement and the liquid itself. For better outcome i recommand to swirl your espresso right before pouring. Good luck!
One of my recent pour 😆
Milk is just a touch too frothy, a good tight dense milk, for perfect latte art it should resemble a shiny wet paint, good going for self taught tho. Chirp the milk for slightly less time then plunge steam wand, don’t go above 55- 60 degrees