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Latte art

Introducing the latte art. Did you know him? Surely you have ever drawn a heart on the foam of your coffee. You're in luck because you're going to learn how to do it at home. You read that right! It's not as hard as it looks. Dare to discover all the
opportunities offered by this unique art!

Christmas, a perfect occasion

Come the Christmas and with them the winter cold. What better time of the year to delight your loved ones with a warm coffee? There are many ways to prepare it, obviously. However, in this article we discuss a very special one that
sure you already know. Latte art is what we call in the world of coffee the figures created with milk on the foam in the cup.

These bring creativity to your coffees, with which you will sweep in Christmas Eve y New Years Eve . We must tell you that there are all kinds of designs, since there are those who draw bears or portraits. However, there are also some less complexes that are available to anyone. If you really want to get started in this exciting world, we recommend you try The Prestige Specialist, a coffee maker with which you can recreate the experience of authentic coffee at home and with which you will achieve a soft foam ideal for your first Latte Art. Without a doubt, this cutting-edge coffee maker from De'Longhi It is ideal to pamper yourself this vacation.

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Examples of latte art / Source: courtesy of Delonghi

How to start the latte art?

First, grind the coffee beans to get the most flavor out of each one. For this, you can count on the grinder of your coffee maker or do it manually. Then, with the help of vaporizer of your coffee maker it will be the turn of the latte art. However, it is very important that you purge it before using it to expel any microorganisms that may be harmful.

Turning a wheel your The Prestige Specialist steam will start to come out. Do this for twenty seconds. Hygiene is essential in the coffee world. This is when you must introduce the vaporizer one metal jug full of milkand. It will start to produce some little bubbles already vibrate, which is a good sign.

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The Prestige Specialist / Source: courtesy of Delonghi

A useful tip for the latte art is to hold the jug with one hand while holding the base with the other. This way you feel the temperature of the milk. Once the milk has expanded, you must introduce the vaporizer. You should also tilt the jug so that it creates a little swirl. Turn off the steamer once the base is too hot to touch. When you have the foam remove the tube and clean it.

Once the foam is achieved, give it a tap for the foam settle down. Then move the jug in circles with your own hand before starting the figure.

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Different types of coffee / Source: provided by Delonghi

Heart

The first shape you can create is a heart, as it is the simpler option. Fill your coffee cup to a third of its capacity and move it in circles to create a current in it. Pour a little bit of milk into it before moving the cup further. You will notice how the coffee becomes somewhat lighter.

Now tilt the cup while pouring milk into it until two-thirds of it is full. It should take a very short time to put the cup on a flat surface while you take the foam. Do it firmly in its center and draw a line from it to the end. You must go through your design. It may sound complicated but it is simpler than it sounds.

various kinds of coffee
Various kinds of coffee / Source: provided by Delonghic

Spike

Another of our barista tips that we offer you is to make a spike. For this, the process is similar but with some difference. To start, before tilting the cup you should draw a couple of circles with the milk. Once inclined, add it in the center and begin to move the flow in zig zag to the rim of the cup. Another creative way to captivate your loved ones through this exciting drink.

Tulip

The last one is the tulip. To achieve this you will follow the same steps as before. Pour some milk into the All espresso brewing methods to balance temperature y acidity. Fill the mug halfway with a long, thin stream of milk. Now mix the milk with the coffee. For the design, pour the milk into the coffee from right to left. If we get a good angle of the jar, the foam will enter it better.

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Man preparing latte art / Source: Courtesy of Delonghi

What else does it offer?

There are many others for which you will need specific material. You can also mess them up by adding cocoa powder or even syrup. The most striking designs are those made in three dimensions. In them, the volume is used to simulate that there is a animal emerging from your cup.

Be that as it may, this article describes a creative world where innovation is never lacking. If you are really passionate about coffee you could buy The Prestige Specialist with which to try all these tricks at Christmas. Ask the Kings or
to Santa Claus.

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