Latte art help?!
Latte art help?
I'm trying to make a latte art early this morning. I used a plastic measuring cup, because I don't have a stainless steel frothing pitcher; and I steamed the milk until it's piping hot with a little froth in it. Tap the milk cup, and then swirl it around enough. Turns out that the milk is still too thin to create a leaf or an apple. What did I do wrong? Is there a way to pour it on a travel coffee mug?
Additional Details4 months ago
Accoring to chingona1027's response, I wasn't going to fill it all the way up anyway, if using a travel mug.
My reference is what other techiques are there to make designs, and how much froth should I use?
Answers:
4 months ago
Accoring to chingona1027's response, I wasn't going to fill it all the way up anyway, if using a travel mug.
My reference is what other techiques are there to make designs, and how much froth should I use?
You probably need a thermometer to get the milk hot enough, but not too hot. A stainless steel pot will help too! You've been either getting it too piping or not enough piping hot! You're local supermarket has thermometers. Your local coffee house will be best to tell you the correct temps!
Good luck!
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use whole milk and invest in a steel pitcher. they're fairly inexpensive and the milk will retain its heat longer and more evenly which will make it easier to make your designs.
i don't know if you can do it in a travel mug, and why would you want to if you're just going to put a lid on it anyways?? that's as senseless as making perfect tourneed (diced) potatoes to make mashed potatoes.