tapping pitchers
sooo... i know that tapping the milk when you are done steaming seperates the milk and microfoam, but with a good swirl doesn't it adequately mix it in again to make it velvety smooth?
Someone told me that I should be able to make foam so perfectly that you don't have to tap it or swirl it before you pour. Is that true? I don't recall if I've ever seen anyone NOT tap the pitcher. Is that a goal I should aspire to? anyway...I'm just learning to do latte art and stuff, so any help with that would be cool too :)
Someone told me that I should be able to make foam so perfectly that you don't have to tap it or swirl it before you pour. Is that true? I don't recall if I've ever seen anyone NOT tap the pitcher. Is that a goal I should aspire to? anyway...I'm just learning to do latte art and stuff, so any help with that would be cool too :)
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Comment by Joe Marrocco on April 12, 2008 at 11:50am
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They are definitely right about the tapping. Pop all of the large bubble with a couple of good raps on the counter.
The reason you "swirl" the pitcher is to get the micro-foam to maintain a consistent ratio within the milk. The taps will inadvertently separate some of the milk from the foam. The foam MUST remain stratified throughout the milk in order to produce the best tasting latte. Secondarily, if this is done properly your art will be much better as well. This process is called folding the milk.
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Comment by Noelle on March 18, 2008 at 9:46am
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thanks - now I can tap without feeling like I have committed a latte sin! haha :)
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Comment by Jason Dominy on March 17, 2008 at 6:16am
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Yes, I agree with Trevor. Tapping the pitcher helps settle any air bubbles that might have formed, sometimes around the sides of the pitcher. I have tried pouring art both ways, with tapping and without, and with tapping produces a much better milk texture. More good luck with the art. Practice, practice, practice!
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Comment by Trevor on March 16, 2008 at 11:14pm
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Noelle, the best reason for tapping your steam pitcher is to remove any large bubbles from your foam. Its possible to steam without having to tap. Many do it, I believe, just out of habit. Good luck with the latte art!
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