coffeesnob2007
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How to Really Make a Latte
I have been reading through some of this and my head is spinning at all the trickery about making a latte. :grin:
For starters, to achieve a good latte, a $30 Walmart espresso machine will do nothing more than disappoint. I had purchased a Mr Coffee brand and it blew. I took that back so fast!!
Then I bought a more expensive machine, which I love. I bought a Krups that was about $150.
One important thing to remember about making a latte is that you want something that can steam milk AND achieve a good foam. You will not get this with a cheap machine. Sorry.
To properly steam milk and achieve a nice amount of foam, here are some tips.
Some other tips for properly making espresso....
I love Starbucks'' Marble Mocha Macchiato. I am not 100% there, but I can tell you what I have done to almost get that flavor. It works for a White Chocolate Mocha as well.
1. Make your own sauce and syrup. If you don''t know how, that is what Google is for. :grin: search: recipe, white chocolate sauce
2. Starbucks makes their own which chocolate sauce and dark chocolate syrup. They will not sell these to the public.
3. The white chocolate sauce is made in a factory and the dark chocolate syrup is made right there in the store daily.
The oil in the cup after you finish your Mocha is from the white chocolate. It is very simple to make yourself on a stovetop with heavy whipping cream and white chocolate.
To make a Marble Mocha Macchiato:
1 oz white choc sauce
1 cup steamed milk
Milk Foam
1 oz espresso shot
dark choc drizzle
OR
1.5 oz choc sauce
1.5 cup steamed milk
Milk Foam
2 oz espresso shot
dark choc drizzle
White Mocha
The same as above, add extra .5 oz of white choc mocha and omit the dark chocolate.
How do I know all of this? If I told you, I would have to kill you! :grin: :wink:
I have been reading through some of this and my head is spinning at all the trickery about making a latte. :grin:
For starters, to achieve a good latte, a $30 Walmart espresso machine will do nothing more than disappoint. I had purchased a Mr Coffee brand and it blew. I took that back so fast!!
Then I bought a more expensive machine, which I love. I bought a Krups that was about $150.
One important thing to remember about making a latte is that you want something that can steam milk AND achieve a good foam. You will not get this with a cheap machine. Sorry.
To properly steam milk and achieve a nice amount of foam, here are some tips.
- 1. Chill your container that hold the milk in the freezer for at least 5 minutes - up to 15.
2. If you can, put the milk in it while you put it in the freezer, but no more than 5 minutes following this method.
3. It is best to use a stainless steel container instead of glass.
4. Your container should really have the capacity to hold double the amount of liquid you are pouring into it.
5. Your milk needs to be COLD...and I mean COLD. This is why putting it in the freezer is a good idea.
6. Fat free and 1% milk foam the absolute best.
Some other tips for properly making espresso....
- 1. Do not use ground coffee....use espresso. Real espresso - not some french roast or Maxwell House. That is crap.
2. Whole beans freshly ground within the last 5 days produce a much better taste.
3. When grinding your own beans, use a fine grind. This will allow the best and most proper brew. You will know it is brewing properly because your espresso will have a light foam on the top of it.
4. Tamp your espresso down in the filter before inserting the filter into the machine.
5. Cold water makes a better tasting espresso. Don''t worry, it will come out piping hot.
I love Starbucks'' Marble Mocha Macchiato. I am not 100% there, but I can tell you what I have done to almost get that flavor. It works for a White Chocolate Mocha as well.
1. Make your own sauce and syrup. If you don''t know how, that is what Google is for. :grin: search: recipe, white chocolate sauce
2. Starbucks makes their own which chocolate sauce and dark chocolate syrup. They will not sell these to the public.
3. The white chocolate sauce is made in a factory and the dark chocolate syrup is made right there in the store daily.
The oil in the cup after you finish your Mocha is from the white chocolate. It is very simple to make yourself on a stovetop with heavy whipping cream and white chocolate.
To make a Marble Mocha Macchiato:
1 oz white choc sauce
1 cup steamed milk
Milk Foam
1 oz espresso shot
dark choc drizzle
OR
1.5 oz choc sauce
1.5 cup steamed milk
Milk Foam
2 oz espresso shot
dark choc drizzle
White Mocha
The same as above, add extra .5 oz of white choc mocha and omit the dark chocolate.
How do I know all of this? If I told you, I would have to kill you! :grin: :wink: