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April 4, 2023

How can baristas foam milk for specialty coffee without using steam?

February 28, 2023

What's it like to be a specialty coffee barista in the Middle East?

November 23, 2022

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August 10, 2022

How can competitors source coffee for the World Barista Championships?

July 14, 2022

How will sponsor changes affect future World Barista Championships?

May 9, 2023

How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to grow, it’s essential that industry professionals and stakeholders limit their environmental impact as much as possible. This includes coffee shops and roasters. In recent years, we have certainly seen an uptick in the number of cafés and roasters implementing more socially and environmentally responsible business… read more

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to grow, it’s essential that industry professionals and stakeholders limit their environmental impact as much as… read more

December 14, 2018

Why Does Milk Foam & How Does It Affect Your Coffee?

Cappuccinos, lattes, and flat whites all require textured milk. Without foamed milk we wouldn’t get that smooth mouthfeel and the rich body we enjoy. But...

February 19, 2018

Barista Basics: How to Texture Milk in 14 Steps

Milk texturing is probably the toughest thing to learn as a new barista or trainee. Yes, you’ll encounter harder tasks later on in your coffee...

October 23, 2017

Choosing The Best Milk Jug for Steaming & Latte Art

Milk steaming and latte art are two essential skills for any barista. Neither are easy to master, especially when you first start, but I’ve got...

September 19, 2017

Experimenting With Milk Types for The Best Cappuccino

How fresh is your coffee? How was it processed? What’s the roast profile? I bet you can answer all these questions… but when it comes...

June 1, 2017

A Barista’s Guide to Almond Milk Latte Art

If we care about our coffee, we should care about the milk we put into it – and that includes our dairy alternatives. Not all...

May 11, 2017

Selecting The Best Milk For Coffee Foam & Latte Art

The stiff foam on the top of a flawless cappuccino doesn’t happen by accident, and neither does the strata of colour in a latte. Great...

April 3, 2017

Latte Milk Frothing: Why You Shouldn’t Use Scalding Hot Milk

An extra hot latte? No, thank you. When you order a milk-based espresso drink – like a latte or cappuccino – you really don’t want...

March 22, 2017

VIDEO: Which Alternative Milks Are Best?

Non-dairy milks are harder to steam, rarely taste as good, and are often thinner than cow’s milk. But they also won’t put your lactose-intolerant customers...

June 20, 2016

How to Prepare Milk-Based Coffees at Home: Your One-Stop VIDEO Guide

There are three vital ingredients in a milk-based coffee: coffee, milk, and water. Get any one of those wrong and you’ll have a dramatic impact...

March 24, 2016

Coffee Science: Everything You Need to Know About Milk

Being a barista is a specialised craft revolving around three main products: coffee, water, and milk. The science behind espresso has already been covered at...

February 12, 2016

How to Make Lactose Free Nut Milk? 2 Must See VIDEOS

“Wait, I can have fresh milk at home without having my cow in the garden? Go on…” Nut milk is a tasty non-dairy, lactose-free alternative for...

February 9, 2016

Common Milk Frothing Mistakes: 2 Must See Videos #LatteArtFail

Don’t strangle the cat!! What are we talking about, you ask? Check out the two following videos to get an idea of identifying when the...

February 2, 2016

Soy vs Rice: Latte Art with Non Dairy Alternative Milks?

Are your customers vegan coffee lovers or simply looking to explore non dairy options in their lattes for health or ethical reasons? Love ‘em or leave...

December 30, 2015

Hold the Dairy: A Barista’s Guide to Alternative Milk

I have a confession to make: I don’t really drink alternatives to dairy milk. Being part Swedish, I could drink heavy cream all day long...

November 17, 2015

How to Steam Latte Art Milk: 3 Must-See Videos

How do you correctly steam and stretch milk? Where should you position the steam wand? Are there secrets to steaming milk perfectly? SEE ALSO: Coffee is Fun:...

July 30, 2015

Step-by-Step Guide to Milk Texturing & Latte Art Pouring Techniques

Most baristas I encounter want to run before they can walk when it comes to latte art. They think attempting to pour something pretty with poorly textured...