Make Espresso Drinks Like Lattes, Cappuccinos and More with KitchenAid®

Many espresso drinks call for steamed milk, frothed milk, or some combination of both. To create rich, creamy lattes, cappuccinos and more, a good milk frother or steaming wand is essential. These metal devices attach to the espresso machine itself, allowing you to prepare cream or milk for use in your favorite espresso drinks. Discover how to froth milk with a KitchenAid® Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine and KitchenAid® Automatic Milk Frother Attachment.

How to Steam Milk with the Steam Wand

1. Using your KitchenAid® Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, simply press until your steam wand snaps into place, and prepare to steam.

2. Fill the metal milk pitcher with your desired amount of cold milk.

3. Submerge the tip of the steam wand just slightly below the surface of milk in the milk pitcher, then start the steam.

4. Angle the pitcher until it creates a vortex, which mixes the milk onto itself. Wait for the steam to stop before removing the wand to avoid splatter.

How to Create Foam with the Milk Frother Attachment

You can also use a KitchenAid® Automatic Milk Frother Attachment to create creamy, silky foam at the touch of a button. Easier to use than traditional steam wands, the Automatic Milk Frother with Automatic Temperature Control ensures milk is steamed to your ideal temperature.

*Sold together, and separately as KESMK5SX - Metal Automatic Milk Frother Attachment (Brushed Stainless Steel) / KES6504SX - Metal Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine and Automatic Milk Frother Attachment Bundle (Brushed Stainless Steel)

1. Frothing milk with the Automatic Milk Frother Attachment is simple. First, set the Function knob to Froth milk, and set the Froth level adjustment knob to your desired level.

2. Turn on the Espresso Machine and toggle the Mode button to select Steam. Toggle the Dose button to between one or two (one is for less milk and two is for more).

3. Place your cup below the portafilter and milk dispenser, then Press the start/cancel button on the Espresso Machine to start the cycle. You can adjust the froth level cycle by rotating the Froth level adjustment knob.

How to Steam Milk with the Milk Frother Attachment

1. The automatic milk frother can also steam milk, saving you from having to use the steam wand every time. Align the Function knob on the Milk Frother Attachment to the hot milk function.

2. Turn on the Espresso Machine and toggle the Mode button to Steam. Toggle the Dose button mode to 1 or 2 (1 for less milk and 2 for more milk).

3. Place the desired cup below the portafilter and milk dispenser, and press the start/cancel button to begin the cycle.

Once every element is prepared, you can combine your espresso, hot water, steamed milk and frothed milk in various ratios to create a full menu of rich, delicious coffeeshop-style beverages.

How to Make Latte Art

When you become more comfortable with the brewing process, you can add some flourish to your home brewing experience. Latte art has become a tradition because lattes contain a lot of steamed milk, which has the milky micro-bubbles that many creative baristas use to draw.

1. Hold your metal milk pitcher and cup each in a different hand and try to maintain a 90-degree angle between them as you pour.

2. Start by aiming at the center of the cup - a high slow pour to begin - eventually moving closer to the surface and going faster to finish.

3. Once the drink is about two-thirds or three-quarters full, change the angle of the spout to create a stream of micro-foam to draw more precise designs over top of your finished espresso!

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