I’ve tried and tried to get actual espresso art, but I can’t seem to get it right. I’m certain my foam is perfect because it’s silky and thick and flows out of the cup well. Any advice?

  • Coffeemonkepants@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Just below the surface (technically at the surface -should sound like paper tearing). How long very much depends on your machine, but most home machines, we’re talking 7 or 8 seconds, and then you plunge the wand down well below the surface so you don’t introduce more air, and you need to find the spot and angle that gives you a good whirlpool, which will incorporate the foam from the top into the liquid below so it is more or less homogenous.