How to make latte art at home without an espresso machine
Latte art has become one of the most recognisable symbols of specialty coffee culture, popularised by competitions like the World Latte Art Championship and latte...
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How to make latte art at home without an espresso machine
Latte art has become one of the most recognisable symbols of specialty coffee culture, popularised by competitions like the World Latte Art Championship and latte art throwdowns. Pouring even the most basic patterns requires practice, and the need for expensive equipment often serves as a barrier to entry for home baristas. As the prosumer market grows, equipment manufacturers are developing products, including the new Flair Wizard stovetop milk steamer, that… read more
Latte art has become one of the most recognisable symbols of specialty coffee culture, popularised by competitions like the World Latte Art Championship and latte art throwdowns. Pouring even the most basic patterns requires practice, and the need for expensive… read more
How do coffee shops manage multiple plant milk options?
Plant milks and cold coffee are more popular than ever, as customers increasingly value a higher level of variety and customisation. The freedom to change...
Can super-automatic coffee machines really handle different types of milks?
Plant milks have dominated the coffee industry; one in three UK consumers opt for oat milk. Soy, almond, pea, and coconut also remain popular, meaning...
Is dairy making a comeback in specialty coffee?
Oat milk rose to stardom in specialty coffee in the mid-2010s, embraced by baristas and consumers alike. But signs point to a return to dairy;...
Plant milks are synonymous with specialty coffee, but how can baristas focus on quality?
Specialty coffee has played a key role in the explosive popularity of plant milks over the last decade. In the early 2010s, major plant milk...
How plant milks are pushing for further innovation in specialty coffee
The global plant milk industry, projected to reach US $21 billion in 2026, has been steadily gaining more of dairy’s market share in recent years....
How much are people really willing to pay for oat milk?
A few years ago, oat milk took the specialty coffee industry by storm, and it still remains the most popular non-dairy option in many markets...
Roasting for oat milk vs dairy: What coffee professionals need to know
In recent years, we have seen more and more specialty coffee professionals develop roast profiles specifically for milk-based beverages. There are several key reasons for...
Mixing milks: A new trend for coffee shops?
Specialty coffee is always pushing for perfection. Whether it’s developing new techniques to optimise espresso extraction or leveraging the power of automation to improve pour...
Finding the “perfect” milk for coffee shops: How innovation has improved quality
Milk is a key ingredient in many coffee beverages. Drinks like lattes and flat whites are popular around the world, with the former being the...
Has defaulting to oat milk actually paid off for coffee shops?
The rise of oat milk in specialty coffee has been quite remarkable. In a market once dominated by soy, almond, and coconut products, oat milk...
Why coffee shops need to focus more on milk quality
In coffee shops the world over, for obvious reasons, many baristas emphasise the importance of coffee quality – including for milk-based beverages. Without excellent, well-prepared...
Is oat milk becoming more popular in Latin America?
Of all the commercially-available plant milks, oat milk has risen to prominence like no other. In coffee shops around the world – particularly in North...
Which milk is best for latte art?
The world over, many people enjoy milk-based coffee beverages – from flat whites and lattes to cappuccinos. In fact, an estimated 91% of all coffee...
Exploring innovation in cold milk foam for coffee
Over the past few years, cold coffee drinks have become a year-round staple in coffee shops the world over. In fact, in its 2022 Q2...
How did oat milk get so popular?
Over the past few years, it’s been impossible to ignore the meteoric rise of oat milk in specialty coffee. In fact, oat milk is so...