The Art of Milk
The Art of Milk
This virtual, on-demand class is a start-to-finish walkthrough of how to steam and pour milk for beautiful and delicious drinks at home. Being able to steam milk and then pour intentional latte art can seem like a daunting challenge, but with these tips, tricks, and tools, you will be well on your way. We will walk you through the types of milk, the equipment, and a range of pouring techniques that our baristas use in our very own cafes. Purchase this class for $10 or activate your gift card code at checkout. Total running time is 30 minutes. Captions are available in English and Spanish. Spanish subtitles coming soon.
Course Outline
A Message from the Instructor
How to Use This Course
Steaming Tools
Before We Begin...
Course Overview
Milk Selection
Steaming Tools
Milk Theory
Sweetness and Temperature
Aeration and Conditioning
Milk Texture
Test Your Learning
Steam Wand Basics
Steaming Pitcher Basics
Test Your Learning
Steaming Basics
Tap and Swirl
Soap and Water Method
Test Your Learning
Flow Rate and Proximity
Pouring a Heart: Raising the Crema
Pouring a Heart: Mark the Surface
Pouring a Heart: The Pull Through
Test Your Learning
Thank You
Before You Go...
About the Instructor
Michael Phillips holds two United States Barista Championship titles and one World Barista Championship title. Currently, he is the Senior Editorial Director at Blue Bottle, where he focuses on sharing the story of coffee and connecting Blue Bottle staff and guests to the world of specialty coffee through training, engagement with the industry, and trips to our coffee producer partners around the world.