This is the clearest, simplest and most helpful video I've found so far. I've been struggling for ages. Straight after watching this I made perfect foam! Thank you!
I’m a new barista and when a customer came in and asked if we knew how to do latte art while I was frothing her milk and my bosses said no. I felt bad that I decided to try it. It obviously didn’t come out perfect but I didn’t tell anyone I was trying it either. She seems to be a regular so after watching these videos I can’t wait to surprise her!!!
I'm a software engineer and I'm tired of this world, I want to save as much money as I can and go for a sabbatical year, and during that time I wish to work as barista and learn everything about coffee!
Probably people with really crappy machines that can't steam milk properly. Not to judge or anything, we've all been there (I think), I remember my first espresso machine cost $50 and yes it was a crappy waste of money.
I recently did a Barista course and became nationally recognised. But the one thing I had trouble with was getting the perfect froth and I would always end up with milk spilling from the pitcher. This has been a massive help personally, thanks a bunch!
This is the first video that’s actually made sense to me. Have been watching barista videos on RUclips for a week and with this video I finally get it! Thank you
This video is 5 years old so you probably won’t read my comment but omg this is EXACTLY the video I needed. I just started a job at a cafe and I usually work the register but sometimes I need to make drinks too & I have so much trouble getting the milk texture right!!! Can’t wait to start my shift today & test it out
Wonderful tutorial! I just started work in a café and I spent the morning trying to foam milk for a latte with semi disastrous results! This was super useful, thank you!
Wonderful! Thanks for the comment. Be sure and watch this frothing video as well. Many feel it's the best ever on the subject: ruclips.net/video/4PSCsv7kcKA/видео.html
Haha yeah... consistency in the hard bit... I've done some epic looking latte art, but repeating it is a whole different ball game. I've had to whisk away some designs... the symmetry makes it far too easy to draw dicks and vaginas with striking realism. Mushroom clouds are also pretty easy, although my manager at work had an epic sense of humor failure over the best one I ever did. To be fair, it was the day after one of the North Korean missile tests, but it looked amazing, reminded me of the colour photos of the Castle Romeo nuclear test.
I think he often opens some machines with his wrench and explains what the component is.When he's finished, he puts it all back. He knows every single thing inside espreso machines.
This! THANK YOU! I've asked several of my coworkers again and again how to froth the milk and they all gave me different instructions. And they always wanted to have a foam ''top'' on top of the cappuccino, but I never managed. I will try this!
The cappuccino almmost look like a latte here. Cappuccino is more foamy on the top. I'm not even talking 'dry' cappuccino which is pretty mmuch just foam. Having said that, I think this is the best video tutorial for basic latte art - heart, rosetta, tulip. A lot of videos I've seen shot have a terrible angle. This one shows pretty clearly how to pour the shots! I really like how he does the 'macchiato'!!! I think as a hobbyist - he is doing alright!!! Thank you. I amm still a new barista and I found this very helpful!
Thanks for your comment! Happy to hear you found it useful. Think the overall trend is for a cappuccino to be a little wetter than they used to be. A lot of people will try a flat white and prefer it to a cappuccino.
I like cappuccino but not sooo dry that it is all foamm! Regular black coffee is my choice but every now & then I choose a latté just to see what kind of art the barista comes up with. =)
@@dannl24 I make cappucino by doing similar to how it's shown here. But ... After the initial start of the wand using the tip, I begin to lower it a bit at a time rather than go all the way down after initial steaming. This way I get a milk that is topped with thicker milk, whilst as it lowers it's filled with micro-bubbles until you reach the desired temperature. What I get, every time, is a Cappucino that is creamy all the way through to the top, leaving the thicker, denser head to sink as you drink; I don't think there is anything worse than a Cappucino that is topped with froth, whilst underneath it's no different to the sensations of drinking the average 'milky coffee'; Cappucinno should be better than that. In very much that way, the ratio is one-third coffee, one-third textured milk and one-third froth. ~F~
I was watching the video, thinking, "what a great and clear instructional video by a master barista." and it was such a plot twist to hear you say "I'm not a professional or a barista." haha. then how a pro barista would do all that, by using the force or something? well, you may not call your self one, but I think you're quite the pro, mister. thanks for this great video!
I think this video really does a great job at concisely explaining the different espresso:milk ratios for each drink. Also the best explanation I've seen on how to properly use the steam wand, and I was once a barista too! Shame I hadn't seen this back then. Thanks, Todd.
Hello Mr Todd. If you get to read my comment I’d like you to know that I learned more from your tutorial in a few minutes than I have from others in years. Most importantly my “designs “ improved in just a few go’s. Many thanks 🙏 and know each morning it starts off with a “thanks Todd.” Cheers from Australia.
So happy I saw your video! I was struggling with making perfect milk texture for a long time and thanks to you, I finally learned how to do it. Thanks a lot! :)
I gave up buying these drinks @4-5 bucks a pop and purchased a machine. This video really helped with the milk and the techniques used.. I can’t seems to incorporate it to create the texture seen in this video- thanks for the video, was helpful
Hi RJ, Thanks for the comment. Sure can save some $$ making it at home. Beans and milk to make it yourself cost maybe 20-40 cents! Keep practicing the frothing and you'll get the texture to where you like it!
Stefanus Sutedyy I have a frother it's a little container that looks like a French press. You heat the milk then pour into it and after pumping should get nice frothy milk.
heyyy... how about if i didn't heat the milk first?? does it gives any effect to its foam? let say i just froth a room temperature/cold milk with double mesh/frenchpress/milk frother....
I've been told not to out the porta filter on the group head until you're ready to pull the espresso. I was told it can heat up the coffee thus changing the taste of the espresso. But for the purposes of having both ready at the same time this seems pretty good.
Hi A, When not in use the portafilter should be kept in the group. This keeps the PF warm and is part of providing a stable brew temp. When ready to brew remove PF from group, fill with ground coffee and perform the espresso extraction right away.
Great I saw this video cause I’m working in a bakery department and sometimes I have to make lattes but I cant confused when steaming the milk thank you much this video was very much helpful btw. I’m kinda a newbie to this thank you so much again.
This is the best vid I've seen & I have seen so many. I'm winning at the taste & crema, but failing at the art. I thank you sir for your no nonsense approach. Coffee is life !! :)
Hi J, Happy to help with your confidence. What type of machine did you get? For the espresso side of things here's a good video on the basics: ruclips.net/video/D6lLYgx1Ow4/видео.html
@@Wholelattelovepage I bought morphy richards europa espresso/cappuccino 2 cups. It may be basic model, and will gradually go for higher model in a year or so
Hi J, The model I'm seeing appears to us an auto-frothing steam wand. Most of those do a decent job frothing for a cappuccino but can't produce the very fine froth needed for cafe latte. Good luck with your new machine. Marc
The steamer pressure of the coffee machine im using is different from the one in the video, so it takes a shorter time to steam the milk. Quite challenging to make different times of drinks sometimes
Mohab S. Todd is using the Expobar Brewtus IV. It's a dual boiler machine - so a dedicated boiler just for the steam. It does have some serious steaming power!
Hi, Todd used an Expobar Brewtus IV-R. See link below. It's a dual boiler, rotary pump PID machine with E61 group. One of the best values in prosumer level machines. It's available in a few different configurations: www.wholelattelove.com/espresso-machines/semi-automatic-espresso-machines?brand=Expobar&sort=featured
Thank you for this very informative video which I found very useful! I also have a question (for the latte) when I keep my milk in the steam nozzle for the amount of time you did, the can itself gets so hot that i can barely touch it ( and have to grab the handle of it ) - so how can you hold it for so long considering your machine has much more power? I am asking about the temperature because in another video you said that the milk shouldn’t get too hot ?
Hi Rudi, You are welcome for the video and thank you for the question. For best flavor, milk gains its most apparent sweetnes due to heating at a temperature of 60-65C or 140-150F. I would pay no attention to the time it takes to froth. Perhaps our milk started colder or we were frothing a larger quantity. In my experience milk has reached about 60C/140F when the outside of the pitcher is just starting to get a little uncomfortable to hold due to heating. You should definitely never go to the point of barely being able to touch unless you like scalded milk. :)
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Good video, i was showed different on the cappuccino tho, i was taught that latte milk needs to be poured out the spout, and cappuccino milk to be poured from the side of the jug, i think they both work well
Omg thank you so much!! 😭 I keep making mistakes at work & everyone explains it differently but I think at the end of the day it's their preferences but this makes sense (as to what to look for and remember)
Awesome video :) I make many drinks a day working at a place called Sheetz. I can never seem to separate the steamed milk (is this actually called froth?) from the foam. When I pour like you do, too much foam goes in at once. I can successfully hold back the foam from the milk if I use a spoon, not freehand. Any advice?
Hi Mac, Thanks for the comment and question! Sounds like too much air is getting into your milk when frothing and/or it's not getting mixed enough to break up larger air bubbles. A lot depends on the type of machine you are using. Do you know if it is a manual or autofrothing steam wand you are working with? Respond with machine/wand type and I'll be happy to give more specific advice!
Whole Latte Love it's manual. Is it possible that it's just something that will take time? I feel like it may be my pouring technique but I'm honestly not sure
Hi Mac, Could be pouring technique. That takes some practice to master. But you do need to start with milk frothed right. There should be no larger bubbles on the surface of the milk. Shouldn't have to use a spoon to hold anything back when pouring. What you want is milk that has a shiny surface - like wet latex paint when done frothing. It should be a uniform consistency thru the pitcher. Getting there is all about tip position relative to the surface of the milk when frothing. And that is based on the steam power of your particular machine. If getting large bubbles your tip probably needs to be a little lower into the milk when frothing. Also find a position for the wand that causes the milk to roll in the pitcher. That'll help break up any larger bubbles and create a uniform density top to bottom.
Hi there. Well I usually use 15-20 sec to make a perfect frothing. It doesn't use espresso machine. I use the manual froth. The milk is just silk and if you shake it a lil bit, the texture looks heavy and like a wall-paint. Hope it's helpful.
Hey bib, Thanks for the comment. Once you have the amount of air (stretch) you want position the wand tip a little deeper into the milk and find a position that cause the milk to swirl.
Very nice Sir! You are a master! The machine used extracts like a commercial machine! Does it have a rotary pump? Hard to get shots that look perfect with a vibrating pump! In my opinion!
Hi MD, Thanks for the comment. The Expobar Brewtus IV-R used in the video does have a rotary pump. The machine also comes in a version with a vibration pump. You might find this interesting... Some prefer the vibration pump! Their reasoning is the vibration pump ramps up to full brewing pressure more slowly than the rotary pump resulting in a more gentle transition from pre-infusion. Expobar machines also employ a unique E61 group with an extra chamber milled into the group behind the shower screen. This chamber allows more water to be introduced and at a slower pace during start of extraction/pre-infusion. We have a bunch of videos on Expobar machines. If interested, here's one that compares the rotary and vibration pump models. We discuss the special E61 group at about 2:30 in the video: ruclips.net/video/VoMPuYFMt7s/видео.html
Hi! great video:) very informative! I got a super cheap espresso machine and it does the espresso very well. but when I do the milk, I makes the screaming noise. I have seen a few videos about it and tried all the tips but it's still bad that I have to turn in off. Is it the machine?? is there anything that I have to know??
Hossja1123 This video might help "6 Common Frothing Mistakes": ruclips.net/video/i0Q6Tl-V_uc/видео.html With that, know that super cheap espresso machines are not exactly known for quality frothing.
Great video! We bought a Gaggia Brera from Whole Latte Love (great customer service!), and it is awesome. But I have attempted and failed a Rosetta every day since June 1, 2015 (no joke). This video is probably the best that I've found, and tells me (I think) that I have been steaming the milk incorrectly this whole latte time. We don't get the spinning whirlpool effect that your video shows. I've been steaming with the wand slightly off-center. Tomorrow morning, I will try tilting the wand against the side of the pitcher while steaming, as you did--and see if results improve. Keep up the great work.
+Sal DeTraglia Hi Sal, Thanks for your comment! Unless you have modified the Brera keep in mind you are frothing with an auto-frothing panarello wand. In this video Todd is frothing with a manual wand. With the auto-frothing wand you still want to get the air in early and then find a spot that creates a good swirl after burying the air intake hole on the wand below the surface of the milk. Here's a video with some tips on better frothing with an auto-frothing wand: ruclips.net/video/jIb5QLIaeL0/видео.html
Hi Gareth, Thanks for the comment. We are always making more videos. What topics are you interested in? Currently have more that 1,300 videos on our channel.
Whole Latte Love It's a pleasure to watch your videos. There's not one video where I don't learn at least a few genuinely useful things that I didn't know. In this video, the suggestion to use the milk jug spout as a guide is brilliant - it makes a huge difference to the quality and texture of the milk. I hadn't seen this helpful tip elsewhere. Thank you.
Hi FL, with plastic attachment sounds like it's an autofrothing wand. Does the work for you. Here's a video that'll help you understand how the wand works and how to get best results: ruclips.net/video/gXr7ohKkcBE/видео.html
Really great video, thank you. Because I'm an immature fool, I also have to mention how great the (unintentional?) sexual innuendos are in this video... "then I like to bury the tip..." "always remember to wipe off your wand..."
fro0tyl0opy87 If the streamer is creating a high-pitched sound, you are doing it wrong! Make the milk-can tilt a bit, and make the milk spinn. Don't place the steamer to close to the can. ;)
fro0tyl0opy87 If the streamer is creating a high-pitched sound, you are doing it wrong! Make the milk-can tilt a bit, and make the milk spinn. Don't place the steamer to close to the can. ;)
Take a deeper dive into latte art with our video: How to Create Latte Art ruclips.net/video/ZIPyN-Hsb7g/видео.html
Thanks for the reply. I saw that one but I wished you had one from Todd showing manual frothing.
What kind of coffee machine is this? Model etc..
I don't know why the froth doesn't come thick on mine. I guess I put the wand in too deep and for far too long.
@@shoaib1029 Expobar Office Leva.
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I was a barista a few years back and this is much more informative and thorough than the “training” I got.😂
Hi S, Thanks a whole latte for your comment!
HAHAHAHAHA I'm currently a beginner barista and same
Some baristas are snobs
No kidding, I just got a home machine and this is far more information than when I'd worked at a shop years ago.
Hell yeah. These are master baristas.
A hobbyist explains wayyyyyy better than many other baristas 👏
Yes!
difference is baristas do is cos they HAVE to for work, hobbyists do it cos they LOVE it, it does come through
@@IxiaClover and that's the true definisjon of professional and amateur 👍
This is the clearest, simplest and most helpful video I've found so far. I've been struggling for ages. Straight after watching this I made perfect foam! Thank you!
Hey c, You're welcome and thanks for the comment!
I’m a new barista and when a customer came in and asked if we knew how to do latte art while I was frothing her milk and my bosses said no. I felt bad that I decided to try it. It obviously didn’t come out perfect but I didn’t tell anyone I was trying it either. She seems to be a regular so after watching these videos I can’t wait to surprise her!!!
Hi BH, Thanks for the comment. Keep practicing and you'll only get better. Plus bigger tips and your bosses might get more business.
Im just an amateur with an expresso machine that didn’t know how to froth milk. My first cup this morning was a life changer. Thank you so much!
Tip: swirl your espresso before pouring your milk for the cappuccino
This creates a better and more visible coffee ring around the foam
Thanks for the tip!
I'm a software engineer and I'm tired of this world, I want to save as much money as I can and go for a sabbatical year, and during that time I wish to work as barista and learn everything about coffee!
why have many people dislike? cant understand. this is really helpful, thanks alot
Hi Gemini, Thanks for your comment - happy to hear you found the video helpful. 1,800 vs. 50... think you're in the majority :)
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Probably people with really crappy machines that can't steam milk properly. Not to judge or anything, we've all been there (I think), I remember my first espresso machine cost $50 and yes it was a crappy waste of money.
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Perhaps they found his art not in alignment with the direction of the cuppa
"When it starts to get warm, I'll bury the tip. Always wipe your wand when you're done." - Todd, 2015
A great tip for when a woman invites you in for coffee after a night out
Imagine the disappointment when you're actually going to make her an espresso
That's what he said.
We were always told to bury the wand. That went down equally well
Blizzbee R. i believe that was the joke
I recently did a Barista course and became nationally recognised. But the one thing I had trouble with was getting the perfect froth and I would always end up with milk spilling from the pitcher. This has been a massive help personally, thanks a bunch!
Hi King, You are welcome and thank you for the comment!
thank you so much todd as someone who got finally got his espresso machine i can't wait to use all this info
This is the first video that’s actually made sense to me. Have been watching barista videos on RUclips for a week and with this video I finally get it! Thank you
You're so welcome!
This video is 5 years old so you probably won’t read my comment but omg this is EXACTLY the video I needed. I just started a job at a cafe and I usually work the register but sometimes I need to make drinks too & I have so much trouble getting the milk texture right!!! Can’t wait to start my shift today & test it out
Hi mpc, We read all original comments even on old videos! Glad the video helped and good luck!
I'm in the same situation and that's why I'm here too 😂 I always burn cappuccino milk
for a self-confessed hobbyist yourself, this is incredibly informative and so well presented. really impressive, love your work!
Hi Danny, Thank you for the comment. It is appreciated!
Wonderful tutorial! I just started work in a café and I spent the morning trying to foam milk for a latte with semi disastrous results! This was super useful, thank you!
Wonderful! Thanks for the comment. Be sure and watch this frothing video as well. Many feel it's the best ever on the subject: ruclips.net/video/4PSCsv7kcKA/видео.html
Thanks for this , I just started working in a cafe also, I will watch this video. Thanks a lot. Great tutorial ☕️👍🏼
Guy: "I'm not gonna make a fancy design for this one" *makes a nice design*. Me: fuck
Lmao!
HAHAH...exactly what I thought....
Haha yeah... consistency in the hard bit... I've done some epic looking latte art, but repeating it is a whole different ball game. I've had to whisk away some designs... the symmetry makes it far too easy to draw dicks and vaginas with striking realism. Mushroom clouds are also pretty easy, although my manager at work had an epic sense of humor failure over the best one I ever did. To be fair, it was the day after one of the North Korean missile tests, but it looked amazing, reminded me of the colour photos of the Castle Romeo nuclear test.
+1 for a fellow nuke test geek. I think Upshot-Knothole Grable would have been better latte art material than Castle Romeo, though.
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Holy shot this guy is fantastic at presenting! And this is his HOBBY?! Wth does he do professionally??
Hi Brad, Thanks for the comment. Todd heads up espresso machine technology here at Whole Latte Love.
he sells and reviews the machines xD
often times you present better something you love than something you do for money.
I think he often opens some machines with his wrench and explains what the component is.When he's finished, he puts it all back. He knows every single thing inside espreso machines.
This! THANK YOU! I've asked several of my coworkers again and again how to froth the milk and they all gave me different instructions. And they always wanted to have a foam ''top'' on top of the cappuccino, but I never managed. I will try this!
Wonderful!
The cappuccino almmost look like a latte here. Cappuccino is more foamy on the top. I'm not even talking 'dry' cappuccino which is pretty mmuch just foam. Having said that, I think this is the best video tutorial for basic latte art - heart, rosetta, tulip. A lot of videos I've seen shot have a terrible angle. This one shows pretty clearly how to pour the shots! I really like how he does the 'macchiato'!!! I think as a hobbyist - he is doing alright!!! Thank you. I amm still a new barista and I found this very helpful!
Thanks for your comment! Happy to hear you found it useful. Think the overall trend is for a cappuccino to be a little wetter than they used to be. A lot of people will try a flat white and prefer it to a cappuccino.
I like cappuccino but not sooo dry that it is all foamm! Regular black coffee is my choice but every now & then I choose a latté just to see what kind of art the barista comes up with. =)
can you help me? so the cappuccino is just a longer frothing compared to latte?
@@dannl24 I make cappucino by doing similar to how it's shown here. But ... After the initial start of the wand using the tip, I begin to lower it a bit at a time rather than go all the way down after initial steaming. This way I get a milk that is topped with thicker milk, whilst as it lowers it's filled with micro-bubbles until you reach the desired temperature. What I get, every time, is a Cappucino that is creamy all the way through to the top, leaving the thicker, denser head to sink as you drink; I don't think there is anything worse than a Cappucino that is topped with froth, whilst underneath it's no different to the sensations of drinking the average 'milky coffee'; Cappucinno should be better than that. In very much that way, the ratio is one-third coffee, one-third textured milk and one-third froth.
~F~
Whenever im unsure of foaming as a coffee shop worker, this video is one of my faves to watch so i know exactly how to do it
Hi KP, If you like this one be sure and check out this one which goes into even more detail on frothing: ruclips.net/video/4PSCsv7kcKA/видео.html
It‘s 2 am and i‘m lear to do latte art.
Thank you for making the order clear re the air first while milk is cold then the raising of temperature with the tip buried. 👏🎓🙏
Hi C A E, you're welcome - thanks for the comment!
Incredibly helpful, thank you so much. Poured my first latte today and got semi-passable results
Jun Flores Hi, awesomeness! Happy to help!
This guy is a very good teacher - I learnt a lot.
I was watching the video, thinking, "what a great and clear instructional video by a master barista." and it was such a plot twist to hear you say "I'm not a professional or a barista." haha. then how a pro barista would do all that, by using the force or something? well, you may not call your self one, but I think you're quite the pro, mister. thanks for this great video!
You're welcome and thank you for the wonderful comment!
Very nice video I loved how detailed your video was. I learned a lot more than from other videos on the same topic.
Great to hear!
I think this video really does a great job at concisely explaining the different espresso:milk ratios for each drink. Also the best explanation I've seen on how to properly use the steam wand, and I was once a barista too! Shame I hadn't seen this back then. Thanks, Todd.
Hi Daniel, You are welcome and thank you for your comment!
Really help me to improve in steaming the milk and making art thank you
Loved this. One of life's greatest pleasures: a delicious cup of coffee.
TawdryTempest yes it is! Thanks for the comment.
Great job explaining the different techniques, thanks!
My pleasure!
Great video and simply tutorial on how to steam the milk. That's what I've been missing.
Hi CC, Thanks for the comment!
Fantastic, you make it so simple and uncomplicated. thanks for sharing
You are welcome!
Hello Mr Todd. If you get to read my comment I’d like you to know that I learned more from your tutorial in a few minutes than I have from others in years. Most importantly my “designs “ improved in just a few go’s.
Many thanks 🙏 and know each morning it starts off with a “thanks Todd.” Cheers from Australia.
Hi Andrew, That's awesome! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Todd
Whats that long metal tube in the milk for?
Hi L, For steaming/frothing?
@@Wholelattelovepage Im new to all this, is why I ask.Thank you.
So happy I saw your video! I was struggling with making perfect milk texture for a long time and thanks to you, I finally learned how to do it. Thanks a lot! :)
Hi DM, That's awesome and thank you for the comment!
I gave up buying these drinks @4-5 bucks a pop and purchased a machine. This video really helped with the milk and the techniques used.. I can’t seems to incorporate it to create the texture seen in this video- thanks for the video, was helpful
Hi RJ, Thanks for the comment. Sure can save some $$ making it at home. Beans and milk to make it yourself cost maybe 20-40 cents! Keep practicing the frothing and you'll get the texture to where you like it!
now all I need is the espresso machine..lol
You probably don't need an expensive one. Any will do the job just fine.
so what tools could froth the milk beside the espresso machine?
Stefanus Sutedyy I have a frother it's a little container that looks like a French press. You heat the milk then pour into it and after pumping should get nice frothy milk.
heyyy... how about if i didn't heat the milk first?? does it gives any effect to its foam?
let say i just froth a room temperature/cold milk with double mesh/frenchpress/milk frother....
Cheap ones do fine but won't extract coffee well. But you won't notice the difference with milk and sugar.
Thanks so much I work at an Italian restaurant and I need to learn to do this stuff thanks for the tutorial
You’re welcome 😊
This Tutorial is really well done. Thank you.
Hi Devin, You're welcome! Thanks for letting us know you liked it :)
This is the best video out there... And I spent 3 hours on RUclips searching to learn
Hi lindani, Thanks for the comment! I hope you subscribed to our channel - 1000+ videos on everything coffee!
thank you! i just made a cappuccino and for the first time i'm satisfied!
Hi CA, You are welcome! Thanks for the comment.
I've been told not to out the porta filter on the group head until you're ready to pull the espresso. I was told it can heat up the coffee thus changing the taste of the espresso. But for the purposes of having both ready at the same time this seems pretty good.
Hi A, When not in use the portafilter should be kept in the group. This keeps the PF warm and is part of providing a stable brew temp. When ready to brew remove PF from group, fill with ground coffee and perform the espresso extraction right away.
As a new barista, this was the video I needed
Hi JJ, Glad you found it and thank you for taking the time to comment!
I am also a new barista!
Am also a new barista
hi TODD awesome job. i just needed a refresher course, you nailed it thankyou, from tracey in newzealand
You are very welcome!
Great I saw this video cause I’m working in a bakery department and sometimes I have to make lattes but I cant confused when steaming the milk thank you much this video was very much helpful btw. I’m kinda a newbie to this thank you so much again.
Hi SH, Happy to hear the video helped you out and thanks for taking the time to comment!
This is the best vid I've seen & I have seen so many. I'm winning at the taste & crema, but failing at the art. I thank you sir for your no nonsense approach. Coffee is life !! :)
Hi Bob, Thanks for the kind comment!
I think this is EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you! 👍
Awesome! Happy to help and thanks for your comment!!!
James J
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ole Latte Love
Same here!
I have bought the machine today and was nervous. Your video has steamed in a lot of confidence. Thanks.
Will be following your other videos too.
Hi J, Happy to help with your confidence. What type of machine did you get? For the espresso side of things here's a good video on the basics: ruclips.net/video/D6lLYgx1Ow4/видео.html
@@Wholelattelovepage I bought morphy richards europa espresso/cappuccino 2 cups. It may be basic model, and will gradually go for higher model in a year or so
Hi J, The model I'm seeing appears to us an auto-frothing steam wand. Most of those do a decent job frothing for a cappuccino but can't produce the very fine froth needed for cafe latte. Good luck with your new machine.
Marc
The steamer pressure of the coffee machine im using is different from the one in the video, so it takes a shorter time to steam the milk. Quite challenging to make different times of drinks sometimes
Hi Sim, What machine are you using? Did not understand if you were saying you have more or less pressure.
Whole Latte Love I think it has greater pressure, so the milk steams pretty quickly.
Sim Melanie
Wow, the Expobar Brewtus Dual boiler used in the video has loads of steam power. Still curious what machine you are using?
Wow! Are you using your car exhaust to steam the milk? JK, but that must be a seriously powerful machine.
Mohab S.
Todd is using the Expobar Brewtus IV. It's a dual boiler machine - so a dedicated boiler just for the steam. It does have some serious steaming power!
What is exact make/model of the coffee machine that was used in the video, it's perfect size for our kitchen.
Hi, Todd used an Expobar Brewtus IV-R. See link below. It's a dual boiler, rotary pump PID machine with E61 group. One of the best values in prosumer level machines. It's available in a few different configurations: www.wholelattelove.com/espresso-machines/semi-automatic-espresso-machines?brand=Expobar&sort=featured
watching this makes me so happy. #coffeeislove
Hi Pamela, We are happy knowing we made you happy. Thanks a whole latte!!!
I am getting better after watching the video! I use the Breville Cafe Roma.
Hi HOCT, Thanks for the comment and keep practicing!
Thank you for this very informative video which I found very useful!
I also have a question (for the latte) when I keep my milk in the steam nozzle for the amount of time you did, the can itself gets so hot that i can barely touch it ( and have to grab the handle of it ) - so how can you hold it for so long considering your machine has much more power? I am asking about the temperature because in another video you said that the milk shouldn’t get too hot ?
Hi Rudi, You are welcome for the video and thank you for the question. For best flavor, milk gains its most apparent sweetnes due to heating at a temperature of 60-65C or 140-150F. I would pay no attention to the time it takes to froth. Perhaps our milk started colder or we were frothing a larger quantity. In my experience milk has reached about 60C/140F when the outside of the pitcher is just starting to get a little uncomfortable to hold due to heating. You should definitely never go to the point of barely being able to touch unless you like scalded milk. :)
Wow! that's impressive. I don't drink coffee but i could see myself trying these beautiful beverages.
You should!
Thank you for all of you. Thank you drink coffee, it is very important for us as coffee farmer
Hi coffee info, you are welcome - happy to support coffee farmers.
if you have time please come to my village in dataran tinggi gayo sumatera Indonesia, So you can see more and more about coffee farmer and everything about us
One day i'll come for sure :)
Bravo gayo.
As a barista we appreciate you for giving us the quality beans to work with and make business with! Thank you ♥️
brilliant video and information.
Glad you liked it!
I'm working on this with my new Brewtus IV right now.
brother854 Let us know how it goes - awesome machine!
Very nice and helpful demo. This is the kill I need to learn for my newly purchased cappuccino machine.
Hi MB, Thank your for the comment - happy to help!
anytime! you guys are GREAT.
Thanks for this video.....i have many problems on milk foam....so ur video help me alots
Hi SD, You are welcome!
Thank you so much for the video, I'll probably watch it another 10 times before I go in to work experience tomorrow and try and make some coffee. 😬
good information! just got a rancilio silvia and needed help with frothing!
Hi Jireh, Congrats on your Silvia. She's a good steamer! Thanks for your comment!!!
Thank you so much for teaching me how to froth milk now I can froth milk 😊😊😎
Hi Avin, You are most welcome and thank you for the comment!
Good video, i was showed different on the cappuccino tho, i was taught that latte milk needs to be poured out the spout, and cappuccino milk to be poured from the side of the jug, i think they both work well
Hi Nathan, Thanks for your comment. There are many different techniques for pouring. We typically pour both a latte and a capp from the spout.
Omg thank you so much!! 😭 I keep making mistakes at work & everyone explains it differently but I think at the end of the day it's their preferences but this makes sense (as to what to look for and remember)
You're so welcome!
Excellent instructions! Step-by-step is tough to pull off, and you did it really well. Thanks.
Hi Perry, Thanks for your comment. We like it a whole latte!!!
Wonderful video thank you
+Melissa; Cooking w Love Hi Melissa, You are welcome! Glad you liked it.
thank u
u saved ma life
now I have something beautiful to look at every morning
Hi Sarah, You are welcome and thank you for the comment.
Awesome video :) I make many drinks a day working at a place called Sheetz. I can never seem to separate the steamed milk (is this actually called froth?) from the foam. When I pour like you do, too much foam goes in at once. I can successfully hold back the foam from the milk if I use a spoon, not freehand. Any advice?
Hi Mac, Thanks for the comment and question! Sounds like too much air is getting into your milk when frothing and/or it's not getting mixed enough to break up larger air bubbles. A lot depends on the type of machine you are using. Do you know if it is a manual or autofrothing steam wand you are working with? Respond with machine/wand type and I'll be happy to give more specific advice!
Whole Latte Love it's manual. Is it possible that it's just something that will take time? I feel like it may be my pouring technique but I'm honestly not sure
Hi Mac, Could be pouring technique. That takes some practice to master. But you do need to start with milk frothed right. There should be no larger bubbles on the surface of the milk. Shouldn't have to use a spoon to hold anything back when pouring. What you want is milk that has a shiny surface - like wet latex paint when done frothing. It should be a uniform consistency thru the pitcher. Getting there is all about tip position relative to the surface of the milk when frothing. And that is based on the steam power of your particular machine. If getting large bubbles your tip probably needs to be a little lower into the milk when frothing. Also find a position for the wand that causes the milk to roll in the pitcher. That'll help break up any larger bubbles and create a uniform density top to bottom.
Hi there. Well I usually use 15-20 sec to make a perfect frothing. It doesn't use espresso machine. I use the manual froth. The milk is just silk and if you shake it a lil bit, the texture looks heavy and like a wall-paint. Hope it's helpful.
do tap the container how he tapped at 4:51
Nice video! How do I get the milk hotter without it doubling? Finding it hard to warm milk
Hey bib, Thanks for the comment. Once you have the amount of air (stretch) you want position the wand tip a little deeper into the milk and find a position that cause the milk to swirl.
Great video. Very informative & well presented. I'm sure this makes for a great tutorial. Thank you.
+Gavin D'souza Hi Gavin, Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed the video!
Fortunately I am a barista and got to do this 8hrs everyday average and I can say there is nothing more relaxing than steaming milk
Lol!
Very nice Sir! You are a master! The machine used extracts like a commercial machine! Does it have a rotary pump? Hard to get shots that look perfect with a vibrating pump! In my opinion!
Hi MD, Thanks for the comment. The Expobar Brewtus IV-R used in the video does have a rotary pump. The machine also comes in a version with a vibration pump. You might find this interesting... Some prefer the vibration pump! Their reasoning is the vibration pump ramps up to full brewing pressure more slowly than the rotary pump resulting in a more gentle transition from pre-infusion. Expobar machines also employ a unique E61 group with an extra chamber milled into the group behind the shower screen. This chamber allows more water to be introduced and at a slower pace during start of extraction/pre-infusion. We have a bunch of videos on Expobar machines. If interested, here's one that compares the rotary and vibration pump models. We discuss the special E61 group at about 2:30 in the video: ruclips.net/video/VoMPuYFMt7s/видео.html
you are amazing. thank you very much
Hi Shady, You are welcome and thanks so much for your comment!
Such an informative video.. Just got Breville’s barista pro cafe machine, followed your tips n coffee tasted so good..
So glad!
make me want to buy the whole machine
@Peter R aw much appreciated. but i bought a basic one ^^
Awesome video! I finally got how to make foam and pictures on latte . Thanks a lot
That's awesome! Thanks for the comment!!!
Hi! great video:) very informative! I got a super cheap espresso machine and it does the espresso very well. but when I do the milk, I makes the screaming noise. I have seen a few videos about it and tried all the tips but it's still bad that I have to turn in off. Is it the machine?? is there anything that I have to know??
Hossja1123 This video might help "6 Common Frothing Mistakes": ruclips.net/video/i0Q6Tl-V_uc/видео.html
With that, know that super cheap espresso machines are not exactly known for quality frothing.
sounds like you have not enough air in your milk. try putting in some air
Are you missing the sleeve that goes over the tip like he was using? It worked for me.
you are a great teacher.. thank u for the video..
Hi Ara, You are welcome and thank you for the comment!
Great video! We bought a Gaggia Brera from Whole Latte Love (great customer service!), and it is awesome. But I have attempted and failed a Rosetta every day since June 1, 2015 (no joke). This video is probably the best that I've found, and tells me (I think) that I have been steaming the milk incorrectly this whole latte time. We don't get the spinning whirlpool effect that your video shows. I've been steaming with the wand slightly off-center. Tomorrow morning, I will try tilting the wand against the side of the pitcher while steaming, as you did--and see if results improve. Keep up the great work.
+Sal DeTraglia Hi Sal, Thanks for your comment! Unless you have modified the Brera keep in mind you are frothing with an auto-frothing panarello wand. In this video Todd is frothing with a manual wand. With the auto-frothing wand you still want to get the air in early and then find a spot that creates a good swirl after burying the air intake hole on the wand below the surface of the milk. Here's a video with some tips on better frothing with an auto-frothing wand: ruclips.net/video/jIb5QLIaeL0/видео.html
I just started work in a cafe snd need to know how ro steam milk. Thank you
Just Great!! Nice, and clearly explained the different types of coffee and, how to acquire the skills to make great cup of coffee!! Thanks!!
Hi Jose, Thank you for the comment and you are welcome!
Great video with great instruction. Bravo!
Hi nk, Thanks for the comment!
Thanks a lot! very helpful video!
Keep up the good work :-)
מיכאל סיצ'נקו You are welcome!
Thanks, I am getting 1 bar max , I have had it for just for 1 week I will turn it up to 1.3 Bar and see how it goes. thanks once again.
1:53 this man drinks 24-32 ounces of whole milk a day.......: Feckin legend
Lol, That fat is good for brain development!
Todd, your videos are really excellent - some of the best coffee instructional videos on RUclips. Please - more!
Hi Gareth, Thanks for the comment. We are always making more videos. What topics are you interested in? Currently have more that 1,300 videos on our channel.
Whole Latte Love It's a pleasure to watch your videos. There's not one video where I don't learn at least a few genuinely useful things that I didn't know. In this video, the suggestion to use the milk jug spout as a guide is brilliant - it makes a huge difference to the quality and texture of the milk. I hadn't seen this helpful tip elsewhere. Thank you.
"100 coffees were consumed in the making of this video" :P
Hi Dan, Thanks for the comment! 100' in the making of this video and 10,000+ before that!
Whole Latte Love lol now thats to coffee!
I have an older Via Vanezia with a plastic steam wand attachment so is this method the same for it ?
Hi FL, with plastic attachment sounds like it's an autofrothing wand. Does the work for you. Here's a video that'll help you understand how the wand works and how to get best results: ruclips.net/video/gXr7ohKkcBE/видео.html
@@Wholelattelovepage Hi... I hate the auto froth as I can't do latté art it's ever a proper micro foam
Really great video, thank you. Because I'm an immature fool, I also have to mention how great the (unintentional?) sexual innuendos are in this video... "then I like to bury the tip..." "always remember to wipe off your wand..."
+spesialek We assure you any innuendos were totally unintentional! :)
spesialek LMFAO
hahhahahahahaha I cant even, guess I am immature too
You’re crazy 😂😂😂
I started classes today I think this is just woow many thanks sir
Top quality vid
Great demonstrations and explanations!
i always had a hard time making foam :(
Hi Kalash, What kind of machine are you using?
Great video by Whole Latte Love, just as always!
Hi KS, Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it!!!
Flat whites originated in Australia. you're welcome :)
Now go tell that to the Kiwis. lol
As I understand, it was in Aus that the cappuccino moved beyond being a breakfast drink. A lot of modern cafe culture comes from 'stra'ya.
Typical wanker Aussie attitude
Thanks man I just started working as a bartender/barista in a restaurant and I’m really struggling with the barista part but this really helped
You are welcome and thank you for the comment!
The problem with doing this, it really hurts my ears due to the very high pitched sound. Suppose I could always wear ear muffs?
Sure.
fro0tyl0opy87 If the streamer is creating a high-pitched sound, you are doing it wrong! Make the milk-can tilt a bit, and make the milk spinn. Don't place the steamer to close to the can. ;)
fro0tyl0opy87 If the streamer is creating a high-pitched sound, you are doing it wrong! Make the milk-can tilt a bit, and make the milk spinn. Don't place the steamer to close to the can. ;)
It worked! Thanks :) My ears can now finally rest :)
this was too cute lol!
here i am 5 years after this was made. finding this to be the most helpful video ive seen. Thank you sir
Glad it helped!