Hot Drinks - Latte
Cocktails - Frappes - Hot Drinks
KIT
- 300ml Jug
- 12 oz. Cup
PREP
- Fill double measure 18g in portafilter (single is approx 10g)
- Push tamper straight down with light pressure, twist slightly and lift
- Wipe leftover coffee off rim
- If syrup is required add this to the cup before espresso
TIP: The freshly ground coffee should have the consistency of caster sugar
METHOD
- Make coffee shot (hit the 'double cup' icon on the machine)
- Release steam from steaming wand for 2 sec to eliminate residual water
- Froth milk with light hissing sound up to 40 degree then lower jug 1cm and froth up to 60 degree
- With hand over the top of the jug tap its base on the countertop to remove air bubbles
- Swirl the jug until foam becomes smooth and silky
- Pour a bit of milk from lip of jug and swirl the cup to mix coffee and milk
- Pour milk from height, then closer to mug in circles with
consistent speed to fill rest of mug - Wipe steaming wand with wet cloth & release steam from wand
IMPORTANT: When heated above 72° the milk might change to a burned flavour and loses sweetness