How to Create Beautiful Latte Art: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

🎨 Tools Needed:

1. Espresso machine (or any machine that produces a strong coffee shot).
2. Steam wand for frothing milk.
3. Cold whole milk.
4. Metal frothing pitcher.
5. Wide cappuccino cup.
6. Optional: Fine drawing tool or a thin wooden/metal stick.

🥛 Steps to Froth the Milk (to create the right foam):

1. Fill the pitcher with cold milk up to about one-third.
2. Start steaming, positioning the steam wand just below the surface to introduce air and create foam.
3. After a few seconds, submerge the wand deeper to spin and heat the milk until it reaches around 60–65°C (140–149°F).
4. Tap the pitcher gently on the counter to remove large bubbles.

☕ Steps for Pouring and Drawing

1. Pull a shot of espresso into your cup.
2. Begin pouring the steamed milk slowly from a medium height into the center of the espresso.
3. As the cup fills up:
   
• Lower the pitcher close to the surface, and pour more quickly.
• Move the pitcher gently side to side or in circles depending on the design you want.
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🖌️ Popular Beginner Designs:

Design	How to Make It
❤️ Heart	Pour in the center, then finish with a quick pull-through line.
🌿 Rosetta (Leaf)	Wiggle the pitcher left and right as you pour.
🌼 Tulip	Pour several small dots and pull through at the end.

✨ Tips for Beginners:

• Use whole milk for a smoother, shinier foam.
• The finer the foam (microfoam), the easier it is to draw.
• Start with simple designs like the heart and progress gradually.
• Don’t get discouraged—latte art takes a lot of practice!