Here is an article that tells the secret of creating the perfect foam with steamed milk for making a wonderful cappuccino. As you'll see creating the perfect foam isn't as easy as it may seem ...
Most places that serve cappuccinos in the United States have not trained their baristas in the art of properly frothing milk. The foam that they create is usually a dry, tasteless, large celled collection of bubbles that sit on top of the espresso like a meringue.
With a little care, you can create steamed milk that is velvety smooth like the texture of wet shaving cream. The bubbles will be so small that you can barely see them! This is the way it's supposed to be, because this way, it will blend with the espresso, creating a harmony of the flavors instead of a dry, tasteless cap floating on top. Let's Begin.
First off, it's important to start with cold milk that's just out of the fridge. Pour the milk into the steaming pitcher until it is just about 1/3 of the way full. Milk will double to triple in volume after the frothing process. A stainless steel pitcher works best. It will dissipate some of the heat, allowing more time to infuse air into the milk before the milk gets too hot.
For a home made cappuccino, you'll have to learn the art of creating a perfect foam.
Also use a thermometer to get the milk to the correct temperature of 145 degrees. There are many thermometers made for this purpose that will clip onto the side of the pitcher for convenience.
The Technique:
Purge the steam wand onto a damp towel by releasing the valve for a few seconds. Be very careful not to burn yourself, the steam will be extremely hot. This purging will get all of the water out so you don't get it in your milk.
Next, submerge the wand into the milk and quickly turn the steam on full power. Avoid letting the tip of the wand come out of the milk. This will cause splattering and create large, tasteless bubbles.
Adjust the wand so that it is pointing off center in order to get the milk to flowing in a rapid, circular motion. Maintaining this fast, circulating vortex is vital.
Then, slowly lower the pitcher until the tip of the wand is just below the surface of the milk (keeping the circulation going). When you can hear a hissing noise, similar to bacon frying, you have reached the perfect position for the wand to inject air into the milk.
Try to maintain this hissing noise while keeping the milk rotating. You will have to slowly lower the pitcher as the milk volume rises in order to keep the wand tip just under the surface.
By keeping the milk flowing in a rapid circle, any large bubbles that are accidentally created will be rolled into the milk and eliminated. Continue steaming until the milk reaches 145 degrees. Be careful not to get the milk too hot, it will scald giving it a bad taste.
That's pretty much it! If you have a few large bubbles, you can try to get rid of them by tapping the bottom of the pitcher lightly on the counter. Serve immediately and enjoy some of the silkiest frothed milk you have ever tasted!
One more thing, now that you know how to properly steam the milk, notice how few coffee houses have baristas that take care in this process. Very few use thermometers and end up scalding the milk, or leaving it too cold.
Most will just leave the pitcher sitting there while the wand blows into the milk. Some will use an up and down motion, but this does absolutely nothing for creating tiny, velvety bubbles. It's the rolling action of the milk that's needed.
If you find a barista that shows this skill of frothing milk, then stay with him! He's been trained and probably takes pride in what he does.
Nicholas Webb is a successful author and publisher of http://www.allabout-coffee-beans.com Coffee is a passion to be shared. Info from coffee beans to coffee making machines can be found by clicking over to this great resource site.
Contact Us Today For Ad Information... Ebooks, Scripts,
Websites, and more... An autopsy released this week has found caffeine to be... Read More Who doesn't love solving a good mystery? Is the Loch... Read More With a "good" cup of coffee costing almost as much... Read More Caffeine is big business. There are new coffee shops popping... Read More Buying an espresso machine is an important decision ? choose... Read More Many sober, law abiding people who would never dream of... Read More Ever wonder how to clean a coffee maker the right... Read More There is good coffee and absolutely abysmal coffee. Both may... Read More Coffee roasting from light to very dark, is an art... Read More One look at a line at the local Starbucks in... Read More Coffee was first introduced to the Islands by Chief Boki,... Read More Coffee club membership is a joy for coffee lovers The... Read More Pure Kona Coffee is gourmet coffee grown only on the... Read More Coffee - THE Drink of ChoiceDid you know coffee is... Read More The coffee bean roaster is fast becoming a "must have"... Read More Here are some facts about the relationship between coffee and... Read More Mention instant coffee to any connoisseur and you are sure... Read More A good travel mug is a must when you need... Read More Coffee, in all sorts, could be a "pick me up... Read More Around 850 A.D it is thought that a lone shepherd... Read More Choosing a good coffee maker is not a decision to... Read More Espresso, caffè latte, cappuccino; there would seem to be as... Read More Most places that serve cappuccinos in the United States have... Read More If we look at commodity trading from a purely conceptual... Read More One of the most common complaints among coffee drinkers is... Read More
Cheap Domain Names
Woman Dies from Caffeine Overdose and Expert Calls for Action in New Book and FDA Petition
The Great Bean Mystery - Find the World?s Best Coffee
The Best Cup of Drip Coffee Possible
11 Effects of Caffeine on The Body
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Espresso Machine
Is Caffeine a Hero or a Villain in Your Life?
How To Clean A Coffee Maker
How to Make a Great Tasting Cup of Coffee - Its Not Rocket Science
Coffee Roasting: Learning the Fundamental Art of Making Coffee Can be Fun
Coffee, Caffeine & Fitness
What Makes Hawaiian Coffee So Special?
Coffee Club Membership Is A Joy For Coffee Lovers
Pure Kona Coffee
The History Of Coffee
Coffee Bean Roaster
Coffee and Asthma?
History of Instant Coffee
Tips For Choosing The Perfect Travel Mug
Gano Coffee - Can Coffee Be Good For You?
Coffee - Is It The Most Popular Beverage Of All Time?
Choosing A Coffee Maker - Tips On Finding The Right Features
Italian Coffee - Something For Everyone
Creating the Perfect Foam
Coffee Commodities and Starbucks
Why Your Cup of Coffee in the Morning May Keep You Up All Night
Contact Us Today For Ad Information... Coffee - THE Drink of ChoiceDid you know coffee is... Read More Adultery, deceit and politics, all the makings of a modern-day... Read More Ever wonder how to clean a coffee maker the right... Read More Coffee is heavily studied, but study results contradict one another.... Read More Having a hard time giving up your 4 cups of... Read More Most coffee beans are grown in sub-tropical climates all over... Read More The Europeans got their first taste of Turkish Coffee, and... Read More Pure Kona Coffee is gourmet coffee grown only on the... Read More Here is an article that tells the secret of creating... Read More It's unbelievable, but when you start your search for a... Read More The stress of unemployment can really take a toll on... Read More As you may have guessed, Arabica coffee gets its name... Read More The coffee bean roaster is fast becoming a "must have"... Read More Coffee tastes great by itself, but for an extra special... Read More India produces two fine coffees, but even among coffee devotees... Read More Juan Valdez is a fictitious character who was created in... Read More Caffeine is big business. There are new coffee shops popping... Read More American coffee? Technically there is no such thing, at least... Read More When you grab that morning cup of java, you're probably... Read More One of the most common complaints among coffee drinkers is... Read More Home Coffee Roasting ? Makes all the differenceAs I sit... Read More Coffee roasters and those who roast, brew and serve the... Read More Civil War soldiers, Confederate and Union, used to... Read More Mention instant coffee to any connoisseur and you are sure... Read More There are many refreshing iced coffee recipes available, and we... Read More
Affordable and Reliable Web
Hosting Starting
The History Of Coffee
Brazilian Coffee
How To Clean A Coffee Maker
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Coffee Consumption
Make the Switch! Coffee to Tea
Buy Only Fresh Gourmet Coffee Beans if You are Looking to Brew Flavorful Gourmet Coffee
Try the Tradition of Turkish Coffee and Taste the Difference
Pure Kona Coffee
Cappuccino Secrets: Creating the Perfect Foam
More Tips on Getting the Best Coffee Maker
There is More to Motivation Than Meets the Coffee
Arabica Coffee
Coffee Bean Roaster
Gourmet Flavored Coffee
Coffees of India
Who is Juan Valdez?
11 Effects of Caffeine on The Body
Coffee in America
Coffee and Depression: Coffee as an Antidepressant?
Why Your Cup of Coffee in the Morning May Keep You Up All Night
Home Coffee Roasting
A Coffee Roaster For All Occasions
Live the Life of a Civil War Soldier When you Drink your Mornin Coffee
History of Instant Coffee
Iced Coffee Recipes for Enjoying Chilled Espresso, Thai Iced Coffee And Many More Variations
Coffee |