The LatteZachary Cummings

What is a Latte?

• 10 to 12oz espresso and milk drink• Very good “Pick Me Up” in the morning

Things needed

• 12oz Pitcher and Thermometer• Whole Milk • Espresso Coffee Beans• Espresso Machine • Coffee Grinder and Scale• Tamper

Prep MilkRoughly 12oz of whole milk in pitcher

The Coffee gearMake sure tamper and tamp pads are ready with

shot glass and scale

Grind CoffeeGrind coffee by manually or the automatic grinder

(the grinder is set up by first shift staff)

Tamp the grind

• Apply 30lbs of force to grind• This is done to make sure the coffee is evenly contacted

with water

Pull the Shot

• Follow the shot recipe(different coffees have different recipes)

• Grams in• Time of exposure • Grams out

Milk frothingInsert steam ward in milk

Gentle tearing or hissing sound should be heardHeat milk to 120-140f (activates sugars in milk for

flavor)

The pourPut shot in the cup

Hold the pitcher higher to pour the lighter steamed milk in the cup

Hold pitcher lower to the heavier foam milk

The Monks headMost basic of latte art

Clear contrast of coffee and milk