MAS o Menos

I shrugged off the failed latte art attempts from yesterday and nailed my best work so far.  I still have a long way to go, but today was step in the right direction.

This morning I went through almost a full gallon of milk and a half pound of espresso making attempt after attempt of latte art.  Even though I didn’t get a single good pour, I am now recognizing my mistakes better.  There are many steps that can go wrong when attempting a Rosetta.  Figuring out which [...]

Another failed attempt at latte art.  However, I learned a big reason why I continue to mess up the pour.  I don’t drink lattes.  I just drink espresso.  Prior to practice time, I make myself a few shots first.  Then I attempt my latte art practice.  So instead of having the steady hands of a [...]

This latte art attempt started as a heart and then mid-course I tried to go for the Rosetta.  It wasn’t planned.  Strictly a panic move.  Almost looks like the old Cingular logo with a big heart head waving bye bye.

Speaking of latte art, check out Naug’s latest work over on Naug’s Latte Art Blog.  If [...]

I bought a 3 hole steamer tip for my Silvia espresso machine.  In the book Espresso Coffee Professional Techniques, author David Schomer states you need a 4-hole in order to get the steam to fan out.  Maybe I’m doing something wrong, but I’m finding the milk is now steaming way too fast. Perhaps his advice [...]

Getting closer!

This design had promise, but I ran out of space, so I stopped the pour before the cup overflowed.  I asked Naug over on Naug’s Latte Art Blog what size cups he uses and he responded:
-7oz with a 3.5″ diameter (don’t use these too often)
-8oz with a 4″ diameter
-10oz with a 4.5″ diameter
Mine has just [...]