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!
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 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
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.
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!!!
This is the first video that’s actually made sense to me. Have been watching barista videos on UA-cam for a week and with this video I finally get it! Thank you
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~
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: ua-cam.com/video/4PSCsv7kcKA/v-deo.html
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 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!
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 !! :)
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.
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.
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!
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)
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
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.
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....
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: ua-cam.com/video/jIb5QLIaeL0/v-deo.html
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: ua-cam.com/video/D6lLYgx1Ow4/v-deo.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!
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.
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. :)
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": ua-cam.com/video/i0Q6Tl-V_uc/v-deo.html With that, know that super cheap espresso machines are not exactly known for quality frothing.
wonderful! So it's just learning the proper frothing technique. Thank you VERY much for your assistance. I've become quite a fan of the videos & information provided here.
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.
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..."
Hey BB, Thanks for the comment. If you like this video here's another - probably the best ever made on frothing for beginners right through to pouring your first latte art: ua-cam.com/video/4PSCsv7kcKA/v-deo.html
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. ;)
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Great video the only one Ive seen that explains how to create the diff froth/steamed milk levels, for someone who has never used a coffee mc that is not as obv as you might think, thank you, Rich
Take a deeper dive into latte art with our video: How to Create Latte Art ua-cam.com/video/ZIPyN-Hsb7g/v-deo.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.
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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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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
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.
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!
This is the first video that’s actually made sense to me. Have been watching barista videos on UA-cam for a week and with this video I finally get it! Thank you
You're so welcome!
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~
Incredibly helpful, thank you so much. Poured my first latte today and got semi-passable results
Jun Flores Hi, awesomeness! Happy to help!
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: ua-cam.com/video/4PSCsv7kcKA/v-deo.html
Thanks for this , I just started working in a cafe also, I will watch this video. Thanks a lot. Great tutorial ☕️👍🏼
thank you so much todd as someone who got finally got his espresso machine i can't wait to use all this info
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
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!
"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
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: ua-cam.com/video/4PSCsv7kcKA/v-deo.html
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!
This guy is a very good teacher - I learnt a lot.
This is the best video out there... And I spent 3 hours on UA-cam searching to learn
Hi lindani, Thanks for the comment! I hope you subscribed to our channel - 1000+ videos on everything coffee!
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!
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 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!
Loved this. One of life's greatest pleasures: a delicious cup of coffee.
TawdryTempest yes it is! Thanks for the comment.
Great video and simply tutorial on how to steam the milk. That's what I've been missing.
Hi CC, Thanks for the comment!
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!
It‘s 2 am and i‘m lear to do latte art.
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 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!
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!
thank you! i just made a cappuccino and for the first time i'm satisfied!
Hi CA, You are welcome! Thanks for the comment.
Fantastic, you make it so simple and uncomplicated. thanks for sharing
You are welcome!
This Tutorial is really well done. Thank you.
Hi Devin, You're welcome! Thanks for letting us know you liked it :)
Great job explaining the different techniques, thanks!
My pleasure!
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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Wow! that's impressive. I don't drink coffee but i could see myself trying these beautiful beverages.
You should!
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!
watching this makes me so happy. #coffeeislove
Hi Pamela, We are happy knowing we made you happy. Thanks a whole latte!!!
I can't believe I just watched the whole video. Very helpful tips, thanks!
Hi, You are 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!
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.
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. 😬
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!
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!!!
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 ♥️
Really help me to improve in steaming the milk and making art thank you
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!
Todd, your videos are really excellent - some of the best coffee instructional videos on UA-cam. 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.
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.
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.
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!
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: ua-cam.com/video/jIb5QLIaeL0/v-deo.html
Great video by Whole Latte Love, just as always!
Hi KS, Thanks for the comment! 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!
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: ua-cam.com/video/D6lLYgx1Ow4/v-deo.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
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!
Concise and basic ! First thing first... Taste matters most.
Hi sw, Yes it does! Thank you for the comment.
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!
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.
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. :)
You have just saved my entire career 🙏🏼thank you Sir
Hi HA, Happy to help!
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!
This is probably the best video on this topic.
Hi HG, Thank you for the comment - we like hearing that a whole latte!
Thanks a lot! very helpful video!
Keep up the good work :-)
מיכאל סיצ'נקו You are welcome!
Thank you for this ,it was such a good explanation even better than the barista explanation themselves .
Hi sT, You are welcome and thank you for taking the time to comment!
Wonderful video thank you
+Melissa; Cooking w Love Hi Melissa, You are welcome! Glad you liked it.
Awesome video! I finally got how to make foam and pictures on latte . Thanks a lot
That's awesome! Thanks for the comment!!!
you are amazing. thank you very much
Hi Shady, You are welcome and thanks so much for your comment!
Great demonstrations and explanations!
1:53 this man drinks 24-32 ounces of whole milk a day.......: Feckin legend
Lol, That fat is good for brain development!
I am getting better after watching the video! I use the Breville Cafe Roma.
Hi HOCT, Thanks for the comment and keep practicing!
Top quality vid
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 ^^
Great video with great instruction. Bravo!
Hi nk, Thanks for the comment!
"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!
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 😊
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": ua-cam.com/video/i0Q6Tl-V_uc/v-deo.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.
wonderful! So it's just learning the proper frothing technique. Thank you VERY much for your assistance. I've become quite a fan of the videos & information provided here.
You are very welcome and thanks for being a fan! We're always here to help in any way we can.
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
I started classes today I think this is just woow many thanks sir
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
Thanks for this video.....i have many problems on milk foam....so ur video help me alots
Hi SD, You are welcome!
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 😂😂😂
Thanks. This video is WAY better than the others.
Hey BB, Thanks for the comment. If you like this video here's another - probably the best ever made on frothing for beginners right through to pouring your first latte art: ua-cam.com/video/4PSCsv7kcKA/v-deo.html
i always had a hard time making foam :(
Hi Kalash, What kind of machine are you using?
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!
Todd, THANK YOU ! This is the Type of "Cultural Enrichment" that Adds a Nice Little Spice to LIFE ! AND it Really Impresses Our Friends and Family ! ! !
Hi DH, You are welcome and THANK YOU for the comment!
you watch these videos when your mom doesn't let you in Starbucks .-.
This is so interesting to watch because that was not at all how I’d been taught to do a latte! No wonder I could never make any art!
Hi MF, Thanks for the comment - the more you know!
"I'll bury the tip"
Great video the only one Ive seen that explains how to create the diff froth/steamed milk levels, for someone who has never used a coffee mc that is not as obv as you might think, thank you, Rich