Latte Art Course for Beginners
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$170.00 - Regular price
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$170.00
Welcome to our Latte Art Course designed for beginners, aspiring professional baristas, and coffee enthusiasts looking to master the basics of latte art. In this hands-on class, you'll learn essential skills such as milk frothing and texturing, understanding the importance of milk temperature, and mastering basic pouring techniques. You'll start by exploring different types of milk and their properties, followed by hands-on practice with steaming techniques to achieve perfect microfoam. We’ll guide you through the basics of free pouring, enabling you to create simple yet stunning heart, tulip, and rosetta patterns.
Join us for a fun-filled experience and new latte art skills.
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This Is What You'll Learn.
Master Milk Texturing
Mastering milk texturing is the foundation of great latte art. You’ll learn about the different types of milk and their frothing properties. We’ll cover essential techniques to achieve the perfect microfoam, which is essential for creating smooth, velvety latte art. This segment also includes practical tips on using the steam wand and controlling milk temperature for the best results.
Explore Different Types of Milk
- Understand the properties of milk and selected alternative milks
Techniques for a Velvety Microfoam
- Proper steam wand positioning and angle.
- Steps for creating microfoam: aerating and texturing
- Techniques for starting and stopping the steam at the right times.
- Tips for avoiding common mistakes, such as overheating or under/over-aerating milk.
Milk Temperature
- Ideal milk temperature
- Using a thermometer vs. touch method to gauge temperature.
Create Latte Art Patterns
Now, it’s time to start pouring! You’ll begin with the basics, learning how to pour milk to create simple yet elegant patterns like hearts, tulips, and rosettes. We’ll break down the fundamentals of free pouring and practice together until you get it right. By the end of this segment, you’ll be able to pour simple but beautiful designs in your lattes.
Pouring Techniques
- Proper pouring height and speed.
- Techniques for steady and controlled pouring.
- Maintaining the right posture for optimal pouring control.
- Controlling the flow rate for consistent results, and understanding how different flow rates affect the design.
Creating Basic Patterns - Heart, Tulip and Rosetta
- Heart: Techniques for pouring a symmetrical heart.
- Tulip: Layering techniques to form tulip shapes.
- Rosette: Pouring techniques to create leaf-like patterns.
Splitting Milk
- Techniques for dividing milk into multiple cups for different patterns.
- Ensuring consistent microfoam in each split.
FAQs
Cancellations
You can cancel up to 48 hours before the course commences. We don't refund for no-shows or cancellations less than 48 hours before the course starts.
For cancellations, please send us an email to: enquiries@23degrees.com.au
Prerequisites
MUST LOVE COFFEE.
What do I need to bring?
If you wish to take notes, bring a notepad. We'll supply all coffee and milk for the hands-on exercises.
Can we make a group booking?
Absolutely. Please email us at enquiries@23degrees.com.au
