Why does milk foam disintegrate?
It happens to every barista at some point. A cappuccino or latte will sit on the counter for just a little too long, and its ...read more
Do We Need To Reduce Dairy Consumption In The Coffee Sector?
For some, coffee and milk are the perfect complementary duo. It has been approximately 10,000 years since humans first began consuming cow’s milk. In 2020, ...read more
A Guide To Working With Plant Milks
Alternative milks are only getting more popular with each passing year. Oat milk sales in the US increased by 171% between 2018 and 2019, and ...read more
Indonesia’s Iced Coffee Revolution
In recent years, es kopi susu (iced coffee with milk) has become incredibly popular in Indonesia. The premise is simple; to make it, you mix ...read more
How to Include Non-Dairy Milks in Your Coffee Shop Menu
Plant-based milks are more popular than ever before, with worldwide sales projected to exceed US $34 billion by 2024. But each non-dairy milk has a ...read more
What Should Your Cappuccino Milk Temperature Be?
Have you ever been served a cappuccino that is too hot to handle? Or received one that is lukewarm and unappetising? Or maybe you noticed ...read more
Which Is The Best Non-Dairy Milk For Specialty Coffee?
There are many reasons to choose non-dairy milks and almost as many types to pick from. But which non-dairy milk is best for specialty coffee? ...read more
Why Does Milk Foam & How Does It Affect Your Coffee?
Cappuccinos, lattes, and flat whites all require textured milk. Without foamed milk we wouldn’t get that smooth mouthfeel and the rich body we enjoy. But ...read more
Barista Basics: How to Texture Milk in 14 Steps
Milk texturing is probably the toughest thing to learn as a new barista or trainee. Yes, you’ll encounter harder tasks later on in your coffee ...read more
Choosing The Best Milk Jug for Steaming & Latte Art
Milk steaming and latte art are two essential skills for any barista. Neither are easy to master, especially when you first start, but I’ve got ...read more
Experimenting With Milk Types for The Best Cappuccino
How fresh is your coffee? How was it processed? What’s the roast profile? I bet you can answer all these questions… but when it comes ...read more
A Barista’s Guide to Almond Milk Latte Art
If we care about our coffee, we should care about the milk we put into it – and that includes our dairy alternatives. Not all ...read more
Selecting The Best Milk For Coffee Foam & Latte Art
The stiff foam on the top of a flawless cappuccino doesn’t happen by accident, and neither does the strata of colour in a latte. Great ...read more
Latte Milk Frothing: Why You Shouldn’t Use Scalding Hot Milk
An extra hot latte? No, thank you. When you order a milk-based espresso drink – like a latte or cappuccino – you really don’t want ...read more
VIDEO: Which Alternative Milks Are Best?
Non-dairy milks are harder to steam, rarely taste as good, and are often thinner than cow’s milk. But they also won’t put your lactose-intolerant customers ...read more
How to Prepare Milk-Based Coffees at Home: Your One-Stop VIDEO Guide
There are three vital ingredients in a milk-based coffee: coffee, milk, and water. Get any one of those wrong and you’ll have a dramatic impact ...read more