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...

If we care about our coffee, we should care about the milk we put into it – and that includes our dairy alternatives. Not all...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Being a barista is a specialised craft revolving around three main products: coffee, water, and milk. The science behind espresso has already been covered at...

“Wait, I can have fresh milk at home without having my cow in the garden? Go on…” Nut milk is a tasty non-dairy, lactose-free alternative for...

Don’t strangle the cat!! What are we talking about, you ask? Check out the two following videos to get an idea of identifying when the...

Are your customers vegan coffee lovers or simply looking to explore non dairy options in their lattes for health or ethical reasons? Love ‘em or leave...

I have a confession to make: I don’t really drink alternatives to dairy milk. Being part Swedish, I could drink heavy cream all day long...

How do you correctly steam and stretch milk? Where should you position the steam wand? Are there secrets to steaming milk perfectly? SEE ALSO: Coffee is Fun:...

Most baristas I encounter want to run before they can walk when it comes to latte art. They think attempting to pour something pretty with poorly textured...