First vaguely successful attempt at latte art!
from zammy95@lemmy.world to espresso@infosec.pub on 08 Nov 2023 19:04
https://lemmy.world/post/7981046

I have the Delonghi Dedica EC680M, recently swapped the stock steam wand for the Rancilio wand. I have pretty much 0 experience steaming milk, and this is the first time I’ve been able to have milk lay on top without being a formless blob! Just super excited and wanted to share lol

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zammy95@lemmy.world on 08 Nov 2023 19:05 next collapse

Also just additional information: I know it’s not great but it’s at least a start! Due to girlfriends allergies, all I have to work with for the time being is oat milk (Chobani Extra Creamy). I’m thinking I could get better results with more practice, but I’m not sure if there’s only a degree of perfection I can reach using this milk alternative. I suppose time will tell

halfempty@kbin.social on 08 Nov 2023 19:18 next collapse

I steam milk for latte's quite a bit. Tip carafe so wand tip is at the side just under the surface of the milk, with the stem against the spout. Engage steam just enough to you hear a tearing sound. Gradually lower the carafe to maintain the tearing sound for 17 seconds,(the sound changes) then immerse the tip until the carafe is getting too hot to touch. Then a tap on the counter, and a couple swirls to break up bigger bubbles.

zammy95@lemmy.world on 08 Nov 2023 20:20 next collapse

Noted! Hopefully I’ll have more successful attempts to post in the future 😁

inasaba@lemmy.ml on 08 Nov 2023 21:06 collapse

Don’t feel bad if you can’t get it to work. I’ve been making lattes at home for around 8 years and I’ve never managed to get the foam consistent.

general_kitten@sopuli.xyz on 09 Nov 2023 01:22 collapse

I would also like to add that the milk and foam separate very quickly. With my machine it starts even before the milk is fully ready, so i like to pour the steamed milk into another carafe and back then the taps to ensure it is properly mixed for best results.

krnl386@lemmy.ca on 16 Jan 2024 23:46 collapse

Check out Lance Hendrick’s 30 min milk steaming tutorial on Youtube, followed by his 30 min tutorial on latte art basics. I find his instructional methods easy to follow and implement with relatively quick and good results.