1. Fresh, cold milk
2. A clean portafilter
3. A clean steam wand
4. 30 pounds of pressure!
5. Develop a "hand thermometer"
6. Strive for micro-bubbles
7. A warm glass
8. No more than a 24-second shot
9. Espresso, then milk
10. Don't be a D-bag
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