Over the years we have arrive at expect a great deal from our coffee. Furthermore we get to get various custom beverages including lattes to espresso and Americanos, but we ask for different types of milk, creams and toppings. Today, we even get small pieces of art made in our coffee by shaping the froth on our espresso into various shapes and fashions. This is a small gesture but an extremely clever and appealing one; who doesn't smile when their espresso has a cheerful happy face at the top? Now espresso foam art is becoming more common place yet it's still an art and craft that can take a b - while to perfect but it's well worth the effort.

You wish to start by pouring cold milk to your espresso maker's steam pitcher, ensuring that the milk is at least 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Next put the steam wand in the bottom of the pitcher. Turn on the steam and withdraw the wand till you have smooth foam that rests on top of your pitcher. This is a difficult process so take your time and smooth otherwise the foam won't be consistent. Now heat the milk from the pitcher to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. At this point you need to put the steam wand in the pitcher along its side and attempt to heat the milk until it is around 150 degrees Fahrenheit; now you're ready add it to your espresso.

Pour the steamed milk into the espresso and you will see the foamy cream surface. Now you need to mold it into the design. Officially you're supposed to swing the milk in the shape you desire. To make a heart you just pour the milk in towards the top of the cup and then suggest a small revolution of your circle at the top. Once you have the 2 small semi-circles then tilt it down cascading the points together into a small heart.[http://yourtrainings.com/adkinslvza/trainings/1087476/ French Pastries]

You could make a small flower by pouring the milk in about 2.5 cm from your bottom of the cup after which pour until the cup is half filled. You then shake the cup forward and backward while moving it forward the cup in order to create the flower design.

You may also cheat somewhat and try employing a utensil to draw the milk into various shapes and fashoins. This is a great approach to fix the designs you pour if they don't emerge perfect in the beginning. Simply poke the milk and then pull it in to the shape you would like.

As you make more espresso drinks in this fashion, and research various designs, you'll receive better at making the methods you want. Keep trying and pretty soon you'll be able to make your very own espresso foam art and impress your friends.