Everything You Need To Know To Steam Great Milk

Steaming milk is one of the core tasks of a barista and something I've often been asked about by many people making coffee at home recently. I hope this guide helps to explain the process, some of the science behind it, and answer the most common troubleshooting questions.

Beginner - 20 min - Food & Drink - James Hoffmann

The full course: Learn Barista & Coffee free

What you'll need

Espresso machine: Learn shots and milk at home. - View on Amazon
Burr coffee grinder: Grind is everything.
Milk frothing pitcher: Latte art starts here.
Coffee scale with timer: Dial in shots precisely.
Tamper: Even extraction.

Books

The World Atlas of Coffee by James Hoffmann - View on Amazon
The Professional Barista's Handbook by Scott Rao - View on Amazon
Coffee Obsession by Anette Moldvaer - View on Amazon

Next lessons

Making Starbucks Drinks At Home | But Better (11 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
Decaf Explained (21 min, James Hoffmann, Intermediate)
HOW TO STEAM MILK FOR LATTE ART (featuring 2x Latte Art World Champion Lance Hedrick) (21 min, Lance Hedrick, Intermediate)
The Coffee Siphon, aka Vacuum Pot (22 min, James Hoffmann, Intermediate)
The Ultimate Moka Pot Technique (Episode #3) (12 min, James Hoffmann, Intermediate)
A Beginner's Guide To Buying Great Coffee (26 min, James Hoffmann, Beginner)
Coffee Roasting Explained (19 min, James Hoffmann, Intermediate)
I Tried The Worlds Best Hot Chocolate (17 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)