How To Steam Milk For Latte Art (Barista Training For Beginners)

Learn how to steam milk for latte art using a home or commercial espresso machine. In this video, Alan takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a perfect milk texture and microfoam to pour beautiful latte art patterns on a cappuccino or latte. This video is sponsored Standart 🙏

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:30 A Goal of Steaming The Milk
0:51 2 Steps to Milk Steaming
1:34 3 Things: Right Milk, Temperature, & Milk Jugs
2:48 Step #1: Purging the Steam Wand
3:12 Step #2: Jug & Steam Wand Position
4:25 AD: Standart Issue 23
5:36 Step #3: Steaming
7:06 Step #4: Working with the Milk
8:24 How To Steam Milk - A Summary
9:10 5 Most Common Milk Steaming Mistakes
10:13 Thank you!

[EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

What do you wish to know when learning about latte art?

This is the first video from a Latte Art series we filmed with Alan. More is coming soon!

[alxv]

Working as a barista with no exp. This really helps me understand the mechanics of steaming milk. Thank you.

[vt]

By far, this is the best and most comprehensive video on the art of proper steaming-Finally i feel confident my next batch won't look like my usual milk blob

[joshskywalker]

I worked at cafe for like 5 months now but i still haven't done well in steam milk but watching your video I can't believe i can make it well and it's done perfectly😭😭 thank you for ur tutorial❤❤❤❤

[farhannaushad]

Alan is absolutely amazing at communicating information! Loving this series.

[abhijeetpoddar]

Tomorrow is my interview costa coffee as a barista thanks to your videos 👍

[mebellamebella]

I like the way you teach how to do the frontier properly. It's very clear and detailed. Thank you Master!

[astukas]

Thank god for this video. I’ve been self teaching to make good foam for espresso’s by watching A LOT of youtube videos and have to say that I found yours the most useful

[saramarie_creates]

Thank you! I've been trying to learn how to do this for years, I've had some success but now I see that I'm always introducing too much air into the milk. The tip about how the finished milk should wash around the sides of the jug was very helpful!

[rowenalamorina]

This is exactly what I need to learn. It is detail and step by step process. Show us more. Thank you

[jaspergayo]

Experienced Barista's super power "Heat Resistant" hands. Thanks for a very informative video!

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[liammccoy]

Just learning how to steam, this video was awesome just to see how to hold everything from an outside perspective getting to see a different angle. Haven't been using full power or waiting until the wand is off so that was super helpful!

[ElBoyoElectronico]

Perfect explanation!! Also, great to see a lefty technique 😊 my personal additional tip: Store your milk pitcher in the freezer. This also increases the time for you to steam the milk before getting too hot.

[abarotoff]

Guys, I want to thank you very much! The only one in this video helped me streaming milk. Very informative and professional in his field. I'm very glad. Unitaskably like it!

Love from Tajikistan ❤️🇹🇯

[ananmeem]

Insightful, thanks! There's a coffee machine at my new workplace, and I make myself a cup every day, but I still haven't done well in steam milk. These were very clear cut instructions though, so I"m eager to try them out.

[RV_]

The vortex technique works like heaven! Bubble free froth every time! Thanks man!

[itszozzy]

Great tips, but can you actually do it again but on a cheaper espresso machine that most households have at home? It will be greatly appreciated.

[powerapplegreen]

My new epresso machine is supposed to arrive today. I have no problem being patient if i have to steam the milk a little longer than if i purchased purchased a more commercial model. I have, however, struggled to remain patient while i wait for my espresso machine to get here! LOL I am so excited to figure out my machine. The way i see it, there are no mistakes because its still espresso and milk, which is my favorite thing ever! The fun is in the trial and error! I am so excited!

[donnacermak]

Such a great tutorial! I just bought an at home espresso machine, have watched tons of videos, but couldn't produce any latte art at all. I had my first success although pretty terrible. I drew leaves! Thank you so much for your step-by-step instructions

[carlschultz]

Excellently presented video on making micrfome. I learned that I’m putting the tip of the steam wand in too deeply and likely not leaving it submerged long enough. Thank you very much.