As a barista, there is pressure to be able to do the most intricate, beautiful latte art. When experienced and professionally trained baristas do their art it can look easy. However, it is very difficult for someone (me) to do it!
Although my milk quality is great, it is much more than just the quality of the milk to make a pretty latte.
What is a Latte?
also called caffè latte [kaf-ey lah-tey; Italiankahf-fe laht-te]. hot espresso with steamed milk, usually topped with foamed milk.
Dictionnary.com https://www.dictionary.com/browse/latte
It is important that I define what a latte is to scaffold our learning, and also to reiterate that a latte is hot espresso with steamed milk. The steamed milk is added to the espresso, and is the part that gives you your latte art design. I have watched a couple of videos and have decided that for me, I need to focus on one design at a time.
The design I’m working on currently is a heart. Although I’m not allowed to film/take photos at work, I believe I have improved greatly, thanks to this easy video below!
I love this video because they go step-by-step on what to do to ensure that your foam works. It took me 4-5 times using this method before I was able to do a very lopsided heart! I also practiced on paper with a pencil, and would recommend practicing the motions on paper in advance. As well, using 3 percent milk was easier than oat milk or other non-dairy milks in this process.
Although I’m not perfect, I know that giving myself some slack and patience within the process is my own key to success! It’ll take time (just like anything) and one day I may be the “skilled” barista.
Until then, Cheers,
Chels
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