3 Tips to Improve Latte Art

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Time Cues:
0:00- Introduction
2:04- 1) Spout Proximity
4:21- 2) Drop In
9:02- 3) Move Forward

[@hodgesmt]

Sometimes I get sad because when you do your latte art "improperly and wrong" it looks better than mine. *Back to practicing* once again a great video. Keep being you and doing what you do!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! You'll get there after a decade of pouring over 10,000 of them lol

[@Psychoh90]

@@LanceHedrick I make about a couple a day :D In 15years I will be there :D !

[@Anissgaming]

@@LanceHedrick Could you please make video how to improve wiggle. I practice daily bt my wiggle is not good 😭 . Please help me 🙏

[@HenryFederer]

Damn yes! The wrong and improper one that he did is a perfect one to me 😂

[@kaithdvd]

This comment is a year old. I bet OP is much better at it now ☕

[@lepepus]

I love how your "bad pours" are still 10x better than my best ones!!! LOL

[@rambomumbai1498]

Probably the most useful and insightful video on latte art. Been at it for 9 months but never came close to being happy or satisfied. First time after this video and viola!!!!

[@starlawheeler81]

Your enthusiasm about the onion and pushing forward. I love it!

[@kevinheych]

Too good ! The 2nd tip is more apparant on cups with a flat base. I love your latte art videos, watching a pro at work

[@UncleSkiBum]

Gotta say your long latte art video helped me so much. 8 years with a Prosumer machine and only recently thanks to you I've got it a lot better! Big props to you bud 😍

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and support greatly

[@PositivelyHazo]

weird to watch so many videos and sometimes it's just two words to fix what no video so far has explained. Move Forward! This looks like the answer to my biggest brick wall trying to improve my art. Thank you!

[@Sattva468]

Absolutely loved this video. This helped me improve my pour skill with lots of room to explore now. You have a gift for teaching! 👍

[@DigitalicaEG]

The way you handle these full cups of coffee makes me SO NERVOUS watching your videos! I always feel like they’re going to spill all over the place! thanks for the good tips! Very useful

[@ahmedov1399]

absolutely I enjoyed the video ! this video is the best information how to improve your latte art in the KZbin . Thank you Lance.

[@beglight]

Big fan of this guy and his dorky, if I may, sense of humor. He explains really well.

[@jerrielm]

So relatable, I am going to use this on bar tomorrow!! This is so helpful for me at my job. Thanks Lance so much!🔥

[@danielkavan2228]

LOL I would’ve been delighted if had poured that first one. Also, I love your level of anger at the onion! Great video, thanks for the tips!

[@richardcarlson112]

I haven't seen anyone else show what you did in this video. I understand more now. Thanks!

[@MrPotatoMan]

Started about a month to learn the Barista rol and doing some training on a Coffee shop while is not sooo full of ppl. With the 30min vid and this, i learned more Latte art than my teachers explained to me. Thanks a lot!! PS: They teached me so well how to work with the machines. They are not bad, this is different.

[@melaniecomito6817]

You are amazing and make this look easy. I need so much practice!

[@emmapotter2333]

The onion talk really made me laugh! As my latte art skill getting a little bit better and stable, my mistakes are getting stable as well. I didn’t understand why my art is not crisp and easily get onions when I make heart, this video is so helpful. Lots of thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!

[@wastelandrebel]

My hero! Been fighting with my latte art for half a year.

[@SRunningK]

I've seen a lot of tutorials on KZbin about this and most of them just use generic tips. With a lot of practice, these tips will get you there, but you do a better job of putting into words what's happening and also addressing the problems that can arise along the way. Really great, thank you!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words

[@johnnystrachan9454]

Thanks so much for taking the time Lance to put these videos out ,ive only just found you on here and have learnt more in one day then years of other videos on here also please can we have more beatboxing :)

[@terrycabeen]

I get the feeling, from your tone, that you have strong feelings about latte art. (I love it!)

[@luisvanegas1039]

Every video I see helps me so much. Now I have my own Restaurant and pouring more coffee’s daily and def see the difference of practice. My hearts are decent now. Once I master the heart I’ll try moving on to maybe a tulip!

[@LanceHedrick]

That is awesome to read! Thanks for saying it

[@austinfreyrikrw6651]

Recently discovered you channel. Subbed. Thank you for the time and effort you put in to make these very practical and useful videos. Still working on perfecting milk texture for latte art, though. I only have a manual espresso press (Flair 58) and the Namo Foamer by Subminimal. I'd be tickled pink if I could eventually pull off the most basic of latte art... the heart 🤍☕️

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you for the support! And you will get there. Definitely doable with that set up

[@RyanClark1985]

This helped me a lot! Thank you Lance!

[@JonPeterson]

Looks great! Thanks for the tips! I need more practice!

[@frisos3944]

You’re a true artist my friend!

[@gabriellitti8252]

now THATS a Video I needed! I'd say that I'm a pretty decent Barista but those are some tips to step up your game. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Greeting from Germany and don't forget.. NO ONIONS!

[@walidalsharabi858]

Oh man, you so talented even your bad examples look very good to me 😂

[@Amazingtricks4]

Really appreciate these videos. Thank you!

[@homecafecharlie]

Can't believe I missed this one when it came out. Super useful, thanks!

[@Enz0man]

Thanks for all the videos Lance :) you've helped improve my latte art a ton! Just gotta get those dang ripples down...

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Thanks so much for watching

[@poozle6745]

Great videos, Lance. Thank you!

[@mcse404]

Thanks for the tips , Lance !

[@joy24242]

thank you very much..appreciate you breaking down to last detail

[@michaelmoll1214]

Love this, it helps me with some issues I'm having. My latte art is constantly blowing out on the bottom, which is super frustrating.

[@LanceHedrick]

Either not enough base for viscosity or pouring too deep in cup or too thin milk

[@aolou3]

Glad to see I’m not the only one who drinks the little bit of leftover milk in the pitcher, it’s like getting two drinks for one!

[@johndavidson402]

WOW! Amazing again! Just the information I needed. Thanks so much.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mattt481]

The pushing forward tip wow, my hearts look exactly like the one where you didn’t push forward 😂 now i gotta try it the proper way. I also definitely pour from a bit too high. My milk has improved with practice and i think is decent but I’ll have to check out your ultimate guide for more tips to get it perfect !

[@brumsy.official]

Great content as always. You inspire me, I look up to you not only for the coffee preparation but also for your content creation. Thank you Lance🙏🏼

[@jeanette5661]

I feel like I will never live up to your expectations when making coffee in the morning now! I will always judge myself! I love your compassion for coffee! LOL 🤣 If anybody hands me a latte with a freaking onion, I am going to throw it down and tell them how completely unacceptable it is!!🤣🤭 I do really enjoy the video 🙂

[@mikeballmball]

Thanks for the tips Lance! You inspire me to try to improve from my “garlic bulbs” to something intentional…

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! That's great news! So glad you found the video helpful

[@trevorobrien5172]

Rolnw

[@rajannarayan9752]

Lance, you are a phenomenal teacher!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much! Means a lot

[@richardcarlson112]

I keep watching and wonder if it will slosh over the edge. You're young so steady hands!

[@coloradocoffee1876]

When pouring art into notNeutral Lino single cappuccino cups (5 oz), I often blow out (flatten) the bottom of my art. I've always assumed it was because the cup isn't a perfect circle-because it doesn't happen with my other cups. I now realize that although the cup shape is part of the issue, starting higher may help a lot. Great video.

[@CarlosAlbertoSilvaJunior]

Thanks for this content Lance! It is really helpful for learning! Really appreciate it! And, I have a question about the cup size, I'm using a 200ml cup but my design always get small and sometimes with a weird not circular shape. What is the best size for pouring a well shaped latte art?

[@with.the.y]

This advice is so valuable! Many thanks!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! Appreciate it greatly.

[@paulplewczynski9598]

your awesome. Thanks for the great tips. To the point and entertaining! Thanks!

[@1987briggsy]

Thanks for this video Lance!

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@subzbus33]

Brilliant video, man. Thanks a bunch

[@AndyGait]

Loved this. Very helpful. Earned a sub.

[@Javier-wv8ju]

Ohhh man, another *GREAT* VIDEO this is exactly what I needed, I also noticed you have the exactly same cups and pitcher as me so I have 0 excuses to not be doing it right HAHA! Thank you so much for everything you do for us :)

[@LanceHedrick]

Fantastic! Thanks so much for watching

[@raoamit03]

Which cup is it?

[@JackD87]

First shot…. looks amazing 😂😂

[@PhuongLe-id4mn]

This is so insightful. Thanks so much for sharing! This channel deserves way more subscribers. Well, it's probably just a matter of time. :)

[@LanceHedrick]

I appreciate that so much!

[@myyord7963]

Informative and fun watching, thanks.

[@IgnatiusEmanuel]

Love this channel!

[@bflei23]

You make it look so easy!

[@artcreative.studio]

Thank you! Looks better already

[@JoseDLegaspi]

Hi Lance, awesome video and really clarifies a lot of what I think I'm doing wrong. One question I have is about sizing. Everytime I do a double shot into an 8oz cup, I feel like I don't have much to work with after laying the base. Are these the correct measurements, or is it purely about just practising?

[@mariam3030]

this is a great video! as a barista I actually dont like to fill the cup to the point where there's that top layer hanging out, it gives me so much anxiety lol

[@annaheya2109]

excellent demo Lance!

[@RennardPabayo]

Master Lance! 🙇🏻‍♂️ ☕ Superb content, as always! 💯 Appreciate a lot the effort you put in to provide us your viewers quality lectures, every single upload. Keep rockin' Sir! 🤙🏻

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! The support and engagement mean a lot!

[@darwincastillo3047]

You are the best Lance!

[@lindamonica4532]

More good tips I can pass on at work thank you lance👌👌

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you for watching!

[@cheekster777]

Thanks, as always for the tips, Lance. 🙏🏻

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you as always for watching!

[@cheekster777]

@@LanceHedrick 👊🏻

[@charleskelly7062]

Hi Lance, great videos as always! Does the size of milk container and steam tip matter for foam volume/integration? I'm currently using a 2 cup glass Pyrex. The milk comes out with little foam layer and not mixed into the liquid. -Using Rancilio Pro X -2 Cup pyrex starting with 3/4 cup whole milk Cheers!

[@tylerhilligoss]

The push forward has been an aha moment for me, great tip! Would love to see an advanced milk steaming video that goes into the more nuanced/micro aspects. It's one of the things I'm really struggling to nail down, especially since my steam wand heats up my milk fairly quickly.

[@LanceHedrick]

Have you watched my long form video? That's literally all I do. I don't think overcomplicating it is super helpful. Getting the position right and practicing control of the stretching is all it is! You got this! Takes baristas anywhere from a week to a couple of months on bar to nail sometimes.

[@tylerhilligoss]

@@LanceHedrick I have and it was incredibly helpful! I find myself getting bubbles that are hard to tap out but I do occasionally get some good steams. A couple things that have helped me have been looking at how the milk sticks to the side wall during swirls as well as the sound changes (the latter you mentioned but didn't go into the details). Perhaps a video similar to this where you talk about mistakes you see people make as they learn how to steam or good ways to identify what you need to change when you see certain indications of poorly steamed milk. Either way, keep up the great content it has been absolutely indispensable!

[@reamaealbesa4867]

Thank you for the tips. I love it.

[@tippykaffu4047]

Oh hey, this looks actually pretty fun

[@rosssparks2115]

Lance you are freaking wizard! If you ever in central indiana, come on over and I'll make you a latte sans art!

[@pipraqs4992]

Man, your content is so nutritious especially about specialty coffee, looking forward for more of your future contents soon👍

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it

[@Typsy]

We love your work Lance

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much!

[@michaudcollette6167]

Really love your videos man! Still can’t make latte art but I still try every morning 😂 I use a cup tats more the size for cappuccino and that’s the excuse I’m sticking with lmao

[@LanceHedrick]

These cups are capp cups! 150mL!

[@CT-zk3yo]

U changed my latte art!!

[@CoquitoPNW]

Great video! Thanks Lance

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you, Eduardo!

[@Frafra766]

Great video! I will follow your advises! One thing i am not able to do well is the pouring the milk at the beginning to create the beautiful "canvas" for latte art. My canvas comes always in shades of brown/whites.. Do you have a video on how to fix that? What am I doing wrong?

[@tmfoote6]

The steamed milk from the pitcher… you’re my hero

[@abcdi]

I love how angry you got saying "it's not acceptable!!!" a true teacher

[@pourliver]

Do you have recommendations for bigger pitcher? I do have that same exact pitcher (and I love it), but I want a much bigger one for "big" lattes.

[@alisonchukwudi5721]

Number 1 teacher ❤

[@davidrogala7597]

Nice Shrek reference 😄 “That is a nice boulder” 🙌

[@AnnabellRamm]

“We’re not streaming peacock+ here” 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣 you crack me up, Lance

[@mrca2004]

Is there a standard cappuccino for competition? I have the 6 oz Ille cups but they have a tiny base, are a bit tipsy and I wonder if there are competition cups lower and wider. Can you recommend a particular cup for cappuccino competition?

[@francispage]

What do you think of WPM Milk Steamer? Or do you recommend any stand alone electronic milk steamer? I'm gonna be pairing it with Flair 58. Thanks Lance!

[@sagaradhikari5677]

Thanks a lot Lance..! You teach me to improve my way of making art on different prefernces of coffee#Barista😍life

[@MrKerner1111]

Hey dude, great finger worm intro at 2:00 to spout proximity

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! I used to say where I learned it from, but I no longer say because the person is, well, a POS (intro to the old Cosby show, bill did it)

[@dannyquiroz5777]

Lance I really enjoyed your interview on the Keys to the shop podcast! My only complaint is that the hour long interview was too short. Amazing journey and now I’m rooting for you more than ever! I need this video btw my latte art isn’t well defined, repeatable, or consistent.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! There was like 1.5 or 2 hours of footage. Chris cut it down to keep it manageable haha!

[@jackieliu1232]

awesome video, may I ask what size is the mug? Looks like 200-250ml? Thanks

[@DigiDave6]

Lance, can you make a video on milk pitcher grips please? I haven't found one that has covered this in depth yet!

[@gurrrgurrr8194]

Greeting, the first time I watch your video, may I ask which machine you were using? thank you

[@artistjosephtubb]

YES - I needed this video!

[@LanceHedrick]

So glad you find it helpful!

[@Paul-iv7wq]

I started latte art about half year from now and i stuck with weird issue. When i start pouring (after base) the latte art design stays at the begining of the cup. As i can see at: 3:38 he start like me at the begining, but design move and spread of whole cup (this not is happening when i pour).. I am can't solve this issue why my desing didnt went in this way. Anyone faced with this same issue, any thoughts? I tried: different milk textures, different cups (already loveramics egg), diffrent speed of pour, diffrent hight of pour, diffrent amount of base (less, and more), different position of the jug in relation to the cup.

[@fuzzyvisions]

It is great if you have a good coffee machine but . . . most people watching on here want to try it at home. Yes, I know you will frown uppon people using a french press etc. but I ( and thousands of others ) just want to present latte art at home. Without a machine. It doesn't have to be top quality like yours but just any tips from you Lance would be most helpful. If someone has already got access to a coffee house machine, then they are already halfway there and probably got access to tuition in Latte art anyway at their work.

[@Sdrawkcab_]

Do you have a video showing how to make a perfect leaf?

[@drsteee]

Hey Lance! Would you suggest a jug with rounded or narrow spout? :)

[@Nutellism]

Lance, I need some help on one thing. How do I fill the entire cup with the design? Do I tilt the cup more or tilt it less?

[@nwmkaro6469]

Does the amount of crema affect the design? For some reason most of coffees I use have very little to no crema and I am wondering if this might be the reason why my art doesn’t really work with me

[@johnmarkharris]

What I like best is how your bad latte art looks better than my good latte art 😁

[@fallenpumpkinhead]

What size cups should I use?

[@em-pc7rk]

thanks, lance‼️‼️

[@bastiaanvandaalenbuissant8483]

@lance any chance you can do a latte art tutorial for to go cups and how to perfect those?? I know its not as fun but i work a really busy shop with tons of to go and my latte art always lacks behind a little in the paper cups. Tips would be super appreciated!

[@LanceHedrick]

All the tips here are the same. As well as in my ultimate guide. Literally only difference is you fill QUICKLY to 50% full, tilt to the edge, and pour QUICKLY