Buying guides
The milk kit: jugs, thermometers and frothers
Which jug for which drink, whether a thermometer earns its place, and what a frother can and cannot do when the machine has no steam wand.
Latte art
Milk texture first, pattern second, and in that order. Why most pours fail in the jug.
Buying guides
Recipes
Cappuccino
Equal thirds of espresso, steamed milk and foam, served in a 150–180 ml cup. The classic ratio, and how to hit it at home.
- Time
- 5 min
- Difficulty
- medium
Articles
Latte art starts in the jug
Most failed patterns were lost during steaming, not pouring. Here is the texture to aim for, the kit that helps, and how to pour a heart.
Why your milk foam collapses
Foam that splits from the milk has one of four causes. Work through them in this order: air, whirlpool, temperature, and the wait before you pour.