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Milk & drinks.
Steaming, latte art, drink builds.
The cornerstone
How to make a flat white
A short double shot, barely-stretched milk, and a 6 oz cup. The recipe and the small set of details that separate a flat white from a small latte.
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How to make a latte at home
Pull a real double, steam milk to the right texture, and pour it together. The end-to-end latte routine without cafe-grade gear.
How to make a cappuccino at home
A real Italian-style cappuccino in 90 seconds: 36 g espresso, 5 oz of steamed whole milk at 140°F, served in a 5 to 6 oz cup.
How to steam milk for latte art
Stretch, texture, and pour glossy microfoam that holds a heart, tulip, or rosetta on every drink.
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