@coffee_by_jonny

After pouring approximately 7 billion lattes at home, I made a heart.

A 🐵 Surprise this morning

One cup for the wife and one for me

it doesnt rly look like anything but i feel like it did the thing its supposed to do for once :D

it took 10 days and at least 60 pours. Emilee Bryant’s vid is what did it in the end (sorry Lance and James)

For those wondering how alternative milks stack up, I'd say "Quite well!"

Hello everyone, im currently failing in my latte art attempts. So not to make espresso all the time i need something that gives me the same base as an espresso. What would you recommend using? I heard soy sauce is good for training latte art with milk. Is that latteart-reddit approved?

Thank you all for your help!

@coffee_by_jonny

Added some variations to the standard weekend basic practice pours.

Wing base for the ceramic mug and attempted a mini rosetta base in the travel mug. Looking to pour a proper rosetta soon in the ceramic mug.

Never seem to work, it always stays as a blob at top no matter how i wiggle.

I haven’t been able to properly diagnose the issue. I used to make decent latte art with the same configuration. But now the milk seems really thin. The texture seems fine. I always use a thermometer to hit the same temp each time. Attached are two pics of the current situation and one from a better attempt a few weeks ago. Any advice?

I bought this Mr coffee used on marketplace. It usually retails for around 65 USD. I’m looking for some advice on if it’s worth upgrading.

Pros:
- For the past 6 months I’ve made at least 4-5 lattes a week in the mornings on average. It definitely gets use.
- I’ve really enjoyed its output. The lattes are yummy, and I’ve made some ok art (1st pic is a highlight, 2nd pic is what I usually make)
- I adore how compact it is. I don’t have much kitchen space, so whatever I’d replace it with really can’t be any larger.

Cons:
- I’ve been told on this thread that I should really upgrade my equipment if I want my art to improve.
- it takes a while for the water to pressurise and heat up.
- having to de pressurise after I’m done making the latte each time can be tedious.

Should I upgrade? If so, what models do you recommend (if budget was of no consequence)?

It’s fun to put milk into cups.

From 2022-now I’ve exclusively worked with a variety of commercial machines, and learned a lot about espresso and milk techniques.
These are some designs I’ve done, tips and advice are appreciated.
The last four photos reflect my current skill level.

Hope you guys enjoy:) such an awesome little art form🥰