Learn how to froth and steam better with the Rancilio Silvia. Topics covered include frothing habits to avoid, the best temperature for latte milk, and how to use a frothing thermometer.
Milk Frothing for Beginners
If you like cappuccinos, lattes, Flat Whites, and other milk drinks, you're gonna need to know how to froth.
Milk Frothing for Beginners
For a few quick tips to improve your frothing technique, check out the video on the below. You'll learn a few tricks to make your drinks even better.
Quick Tip: Five Basic Tips for Frothing Milk
Frothing can be a delicate process. There's a number of mistakes you can make that really bring down the quality of your drinks. Check out the video below to learn some easy things you can avoid going forward.
Quick Tip: Six Common Milk Frothing Mistakes
The literal sweet spot for steaming milk falls between 140°F and 155°F, with smaller drinks on the lower end and larger drinks on the higher end. A quick rule-of-thumb we follow is to steam just until the frothing pitcher becomes a little too hot to hold comfortably.
What is the Best Temperature for Latte Milk?
If you're using a thermometer, you'll want to learn about lag time and how to read a frothing thermometer to correctly gauge the steaming process.
How to Use a Thermometer When Frothing Milk for Latte and Cappuccino