Technique
Create the perfect latte art heart
It'll be love at first pour. Find out how to create the perfect latte heart every time. Busy, busy but got a few seconds to spare? Take a look at the quick and instant version. Want to take it slower? Check out the step by step scenes and we'll take you through it one expert move at a time. Watch, skip, repeat, go share the feeling!
The Essentials
Ingredients
- Coffee
- Plant-based drink of choice
Equipment
- Espresso machine
- Coffee Grinder
- Scale
- Timer
- Tamper & Tampingmat
- Knockbox
- Brush
- 2 Pitchers
- 3 Cloths
- Cups/glasses, saucers & spoons
The method: in 3 simple steps
Step 1
Prepare your espresso(s) and steam your plant-based drink.
Step 2
Tilt your cup and create a canvas, like pouring a ‘brown cappuccino’.
Step 3
When the cup is 3/4 full, pause for a moment then start pouring into the centre of the cup.
Slowly straighten the cup and when it’s nearly full, lift the pitcher and ‘cut’ through the middle towards the front of the cup.
Latte
"Accidentally created too much foam? Just pour a little of the excess out of the pitcher before you start pouring your latte."
Chiara Bergonzi
Chiara Bergonzi
Milan, Italy
Barista Notes
Before pouring patterns, start with a little pitcher practice. Pour a 'brown' and a 'white' cappuccino and build up your control – and confidence!
Ideas
Next, please!
Mastered that one? Of course you have. So move on the next masterclass.
