How to Steam Perfect Milk for Latte Art (Beginner Coffee Lesson)

Struggling with frothy milk that’s too bubbly or flat for your coffee? In this video, we dive deep into the common mistakes new baristas make when steaming milk and how to fix them. Learn the secrets to achieving perfectly textured, silky smooth milk that’s ideal for lattes, cappuccinos, and flat whites. We'll guide you through the right jug positioning, controlling the steam wand, and creating a flawless vortex to elevate your coffee game at home. Whether you're using a La Marzocco Linea Mini or any espresso machine, these tips will help you pour beautiful latte art and enjoy barista-quality coffee every time.

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↓CHAPTERS↓
[0:00] Introduction
[1:13] Common Mistakes Steaming Milk
[1:37] Correct Amount of Milk
[2:07] Correct Steam Wand Position
[3:37] How to get the Milk Spinning
[4:15] Steaming Milk Demonstration
[5:32] Final Thoughts on Steaming Milk

[frankcacciola]

You should do this in a home grade machine like Barista Express because the steam power does not spin the milk anywhere near as quick as your commercial machine

[Swimmingforlife.]

Great wee video Luke, when I was at my cousins restaurant in Auckland many moons ago, he taught me how to steam milk. As you know I now have the Linea Mini, it’s just great for steaming my milk, my wife tried it one day, geez it was like an ice cream, sadly we didn’t have any cones😂😂.
Kind regards,
Johnny

[Bowser]

With a la marzocco machine it’s easier to rest the base of the milk pitcher on the drip tray at an angle and leave around half a centimetre below the line on the steam wand. Then turn on the knob just enough to make a vortex (not maximum) . Then there’s no need to even move the pitcher up and down, and it makes less mess on the steam wand as well compared to what you showed

[sjazzp]

I visited the shop today, I got a couple of FW, one with Champion, other with The Fix. Latte art was perfect, coffee and biscuits were delicious. I missed you again as you were hosting La Marzocco.

[glen.moralee]

Thanks for making this video. I think this has been the most helpful video I’ve seen for milk steaming.

[nicholasaquilino]

I am building my first coffee shop, and I have been very interested in the automatic milk dispenser that used to be there in your shop. Why have you gotten rid of it? I was coming here tonight to ask where you got it. Thank you for all your amazing videos!

[Johnadam]

Excellent and simple video. Nicely done.

[wangmedia]

Great video and useful tips. Consider fixing the wb on that second angle though😊

[secretwpn]

Hi! I've watched quite a few of your videos on milk, but I haven't heard you covering steam wand tips and specifically difference in technique depending on the nozzle count. There certainly should be a difference in technique between single nozzle tip and 4 nozzle tip?

[Mypplz]

How many holes do you have in your steam wand? I’m thinking this makes a difference in whether you need to put it at an angle or not. I just tried this with my two hole wand and it didn’t create a vortex at all, but if I hold it at an angle it does

[me]

Hello
I like you vlog when you be in work so please make alot and don't stop
Am from Saudi and hope you open shop here to can be your Customer
Thank you for everything you do
👍🏻

[marilynzanca]

Hi I have a sunbeam mini barista it works but it dosnt because it's not a high end machine I have tried many times to get the right. Bit compared to our big machine at church. It has more power than my machine at home.

[Ak_Akki]

Thanks Luke for this video. The main challenge i face is with the small jug. Can we have a video with tips and trick with small jug.
Cheers
Akki

[naiva.g]

My new shop has a straight automatic wand thingy… I’m really struggling !! I just can’t froth silky milk ☹️

[JureJerebic]

Our office commercial Gaggia machine is way too strong to stretch correctly - the whole steaming is done in 5-7 seconds, even with following everything correctly with cold milk and pitcher. This causes the temperature to be reached in those few seconds but that's not enough time to integrate correctly, so the result is way too foamy. Any idea how to work with that to make it less foamy?

[boulangerie]

5:00 you're using the same cloth to clean the steam wand and the bench!!