How to Make Shapes on Cappuccinos

Use the milk pitcher to make designs on your cappuccino.

Transform an ordinary cup of coffee into a work of art by changing the way you pour milk into the cup. Whether you are a barista looking to impress your customers or enjoy a cup of homemade cappuccino that you want to look visually appealing, you can make different shapes using the milk pitcher. Always start with a freshly made cappuccino and milk that has been frothed to have a delicious and decorative cup of coffee.

Instructions

Heart

1. Pour espresso into your cup, then tilt the cup toward you until the espresso reaches the rim closest to you. You want the espresso to be as close to the rim of the cup as possible without spilling over.

2. Pour the milk into your cup where it is tilting until you see a cloud of foam begin to form. You may need to tilt the cup slightly forward when adding the milk to avoid spillage.

3. Move the spout of the pitcher to the center of the cup and continue pouring the milk while you shake your wrist in a side-to-side motion. Finish pouring the milk by bringing the spout down the middle of the cup to the opposite end.

Rosette

1. Pour espresso into your cup, then tilt the cup toward you until the espresso reaches the rim closest to you. You want the espresso to be as close to the rim of the cup as possible without spilling over.

2. Pour the milk into your cup where it is tilting until you see a cloud of foam begin to form. You may need to tilt the cup slightly forward when adding the milk to avoid spillage.

3. Move the spout of the pitcher to the opposite end of the cup and begin pouring milk as you move the pitcher from side-to-side in a zigzag pattern. Finish pouring the milk by bringing the spout down the middle of the cup to the opposite end.

References

• Home-Barista.com: Barista Technique: Pouring Latte Art