5 LATTE ART MISTAKES YOU'RE MAKING: From Latte Art Champion Lance Hedrick

[@FLFOREVER]

The humility "The shape of this is nice because it's hard for me to do something bad." 🤣

[@LanceHedrick]

I've been told I'm extremely humble

[@carolineschulz3269]

All of the “bad pours” looked good to me

[@FLFOREVER]

@@carolineschulz3269 I'm saying!!!

[@drwfrnndo]

The bad pours look like my best ones. Feels bad man

[@FLFOREVER]

@@drwfrnndo my pours have gotten better, but since the year I’ve posted this, Im barely better 😂

[@devmrin]

Hahaha absolutely cracked up when trying to highlight a mistake you said “now the shape of this is really nice, cuz it’s hard for me to make something bad” 😂

[@macdewonmai4537]

Yeah

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

his "fails" = other people's "makes" 😢😢😢

[@LanceHedrick]

ha! It happens when you've been a coffee pro for a decade lol!

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

@@LanceHedrick LOL thanks for the tips though! Having a hard time steaming milk coz Dedica’s steam wand and pump ain’t the most ideal but will still definitely apply the tips you shared here

[@LanceHedrick]

you can do it! It's not impossible!

[@m4tth3wh]

@@ShinSuperSaiyajin love and patience to you finding the right windows. We have La Specialista at work and I can I hear staff making that milk picture screech from several rooms away. Keep trying. ☕️ ❤

[@DaddyMakesCoffee]

In fact when you master something, it's hard to make mistake even on purpose!

[@RumoHasIt]

I watched this video last night, made my morning coffee today and ON MY FIRST TRY I made more progress than I have in months. Pour speed, spout distance and starting too far back in the cup were my issue. THANK YOU PAPA LANCE FOR BEING AMAZING.

[@Kcutthth]

Lance, I have been working at and failing for the past several months at basic latte art. Thank you for posting this video. Too many videos I’ve seen show how-to and assume there will be no mistakes. These type of videos are more helpful to me because the assumption is something will go wrong.

[@davelasker]

At first this video totally depressed me, because all of the "mistakes" looked much better than anything I have been able to pour. My hearts look more like leaves. But after carefully studying the video, I found the section on flow rate very helpful. I had been following Emilee Bryant's advise to slow down the flow rate while pouring the design so the pour was the width of a pencil. This morning I poured a bit faster and got my first ever heart! Hopefully things will get better from here. Thank you Lance for all you do!!!

[@LanceHedrick]

Yes! It's all up from here!!

[@clubmate12]

There are many videos online on the topic, but only this one and another one by Emilee Bryant made a real impactful difference in my latte art. Thanks, Lance.

[@DrKumkar]

The fact that Lance can make latte art when he's TRYING NOT TO, makes me feel like a neanderthal banging cups of milk espresso around and grunting to no avail ol

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! It's just years and years of working bar. Tens of thousands of drinks poured and served

[@NoZenith]

I found you through those videos a couple years ago while I was shopping and deciding whether or not I wanted to get into espresso. Now I'm here and I played around enough I want to actually maybe get decent at this latte art thing so thanks for circling back

[@DonFather]

BAM! Big Bruv Lance comes out to show who's the daddy of Latte Art Instructional videos! Really appreciate you explaining each and every step of the process & props for thowing in all those nuggets of humour.

[@frydog1ea]

As someone who has been doing pourover coffee for at least a decade, I applaud your expertise and ability to make the latte art learning fun without being intimidating n

[@LanceHedrick]

Fantastic! I appreciate the comment!

[@madhavtekriwal6600]

I love how you got in the reasons and examples for every bit of suggestion you were giving..thank you!

[@kylewalton4424]

Such a great video! Very informative, HILARIOUS, and also genuine. "We don't want ugly, we want purty" 😂 I would love to see an updated video with Latte Art using a NanoFoamer.

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha thank you! Stoked you loved it

[@ecortese20]

Also when you're showing pour speed, having it on slow motion is deceiving. Otherwise perfect tutorial

[@widowswail888]

Great video good sir, very much obliged! I’m currently doing a barista course and today I failed many times making a simple heart on many lattes and cappuccinos. Took home almost 5kgs of failed coffee + steamed milk concoction lol. This video is literally a lifesaver and I will try your tips tomorrow in class. Thank you and wish me luck!

[@LanceHedrick]

Incredible! Good luck and may the flow be with you!

[@xeratube]

omg I love how much fun he had with this video vs his first vid. He was so rigid in the first vid and now he's just having a good time.

[@sonatomcikova7512]

Oh my god I had so much fun watching this, thank you. I have been humbled and inspired to have fun perfecting the basics at work tomorrow.

[@LanceHedrick]

So happy to read this! Stoked you enjoyed it, friend

[@bee_jack]

Man, such chatter while banging latte art, you're amazing. You made my day, laughing hard and learning a lot. Thanks from France Lance !

[@jd.harding]

I love it that when you try to fudge up a pour its still better than my best effort.

[@Slipings]

I'm convinced Lance is the type of person who can be good at anything simply perfection in everything he does.

[@PeterKleinert]

Thanks!

[@LanceHedrick]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@anntozier7614]

Amazing video! Not only did it help me understand how to steam milk with my new Bellman espresso stovetop machine, but the "why" behind the foaming of milk was fascinating.

[@jensencastro6989]

This has been such a joy to watch - definitely your best video imo.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@emilycestari]

Aww Lance, this is the most informative, delightfully-playful tutorial. I genuinely cracked up so many times - you are awesome. My attempts look a lot like your “fails” but I’m getting down the technique and doing some trial and error because it’s fun either way. Thanks again!

[@InterlifeDrumming]

Love you Lance! Your a hero amongst us. Thanks for your work!

[@rondivecchia4561]

My new latte art goal is to be able to pour beautiful art while doing the robot! Thank you Lance for a great tutorial.

[@tsueri]

There was no latte art until I started to watch your videos. I have to thank you in the name of my neigbors, my family, my colleagues and friends.

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Well I appreciate that! Thanks for the support!

[@tsueri]

@@LanceHedrick well, I do have to thank you as well in my name. I learned a lot and I really enjoy your videos! 👌

[@davetraintrain]

I've been waiting for this video. Finally started doing home espresso a few months ago and watched your original latte art videos, but still couldn't get it right. I've watched a couple other "what you're doing wrong" type videos, but nothing looked so much like my cup as the "pouring too slow" mistake. Thank you Lance! Can't wait to try it a little faster.

[@blutcherama]

Awesome to see you back to your roots. This is a great review.. such fine teaching. You are gifted.

[@markmattingly-m2s]

Terrific video! The best coverage of the 5 basic mistakes that I'm still trying to sort out.

[@bradyclayton3249]

This came at a perfect time, Thank you Lance!

[@LanceHedrick]

heck yeah! Hope you enjoy!

[@skyking9248]

Fuego tutorial. Mucho gusto, señor. Muchas Gracias.🙏🏼

[@harmonyhitt7993]

😂 this whole video made me laugh. so much value! thanks for keeping the fun alive and well!!

[@lovemycanon]

I typically get annoyed by too much unnecessary talking on KZbin videos but sir, I’ll be coming back for more! Your comments surprised me, made me giggle and now there’s no way I can forget some of your tips because of your comments! Lol so entertaining. That’s it, no tv today just watching some of your coffee videos today😂

[@DaniilOskolkov]

You got me! The last point of rotation, as I think, is the biggest problem of mine. Thanks for making the way for us to improve! 😍

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Stoked you got some good info from the vid!

[@SteebMo]

Thank you for this! It was so helpful to see the distinctions between each of the categories visually to know which problem I actually needed to work on. Really appreciate the slow-mo as well, for a novice, there's a lot going on and happening quickly. Slowing it down helps my brain keep-up!

[@LanceHedrick]

Good! Stoked to read that. So happy you enjoyed

[@sequenzchen3839]

A new latte art video since such a long time 🥰 Thanks!

[@jonflyhigh]

This has got to be one of your funniest Lance. Love your humor my friend. Great instruction as always. You helped me realize I had my foam too thick. Looking forward to trying to perfect my silky milky tomorrow.

[@DigitalicaEG]

Tip for the next video, get an actual amateur on the video to pour in front of you and try to correct their mistakes. You’re just too good to fail , they all look good 🥲

[@LanceHedrick]

haha! That's an idea i've considered. I'll need to just do it!

[@alexs.2069]

that's what i thought, his worst looks almost like my best :D

[@CDdogg303]

​@@LanceHedrick Ok fine! I'll volunteer, since I need the help 😊

[@vsepotap]

@@LanceHedrick Also use Delonghi's Dedica 685 if possible, please!

[@kennyhills8002]

Love your videos! They're both intuitive and fun. Thanks for more amazing tips and tricks.

[@fafaffu2]

HOW the hell can you still get better results than me while trying hard to mess it up?!?! 🤣 I'm crying but also laughing!!

[@debbieguerrero2754]

Thank you for making this so fun for an at-home barista who is trying to learn! Cheers!

[@jabu19]

This video had me cracking up! You have a great sense of humour, but most importantly you know what you are talking about and a great teacher! Thank you

[@swirliger]

I like how your dancemoves are pretty good, too!

[@doll3996]

THE ASMR THING WITH LANCE IN THE BACKGROUND GOT ME GOOOOOOODDD!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TashCoates]

I had an "OOOOHHHHHHHHH" moment when you mentioned diving and gravity ay 10:30ish. Thank you so much for this!! You are so entertaining to watch!

[@orion3875]

“Now the shape of this is actually really nice, it’s because it’s hard for me to make something bad “ 😂😂

[@jasonbaxter2733]

Best art video yet. Beautiful Mr. H

[@LanceHedrick]

Appreciate it, Mr. B!

[@max1000000ify]

Getting some serious Maya Rudolph vibes with the vocal emphasis and talking with the hands in the first 5 minutes of this video. Love it.

[@LanceHedrick]

hahaha! Huge compliment. I love Maya Rudolph.

[@RoryIsNotACabbage]

This video was extremely helpful. Some things I thought were progress were actually me going too far in the opposite direction. Thanks Lance

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Glad to read that. May the flow be with you!

[@Housechild1990]

That video was great. Informative and helpful to new and experienced. And the humour was spot on!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! Stoked you dug it so much! Appreciate the support

[@JoeySchaefer64]

Bro got me GEEKIN! Too funny, Lance! This video really showcases how much you've evolved since your early vids. hahahaaa

[@najimalshammary2083]

Thank you very much Lance, believe it or not since months i’m doing it wrong and i just realized WHY. I carefully reviewed the video and for the first time i just did it. Yes i did it finally. Thank you from all my heart 🎉

[@FatNorthernBigot]

I'm not much interested in Latte art, but Lance's milk steaming video was so good, I thought I might miss out if I don't watch this

[@Majnun74]

Absolutely awesome instructional! Lotta info that’s a little overwhelming at first, but I’ll keep coming back as the understanding unfolds☕️🌿

[@barbasour]

months ago I watched your old videos from years ago and you were really calm and... behaved. and then today I clicked on this video and skrepetti skrappetooei buckshot! this is not Lance I know. this guy is fabulousarrr!

[@htinaung4916]

Thank you so much for the entertaining as well as educational video tutorial.

[@jillswinford5346]

Omg he had FUN with this one! I almost forgot to pay attention. Well done

[@ekcs3941]

Perfect refresher for a rusty once professional now exclusively home barista!

[@rgacusan2002]

Wow, what an amazing and highly informative video. I was able to improve my latte art a litte bit. Thank you so much.

[@shamardaniel4819]

He’s such a coffee snob, and I love it! He’s so overqualified to teach this it almost hurts!😂

[@bricelegendnducho]

I love the way you teach with fun,so interesting watching,I wanna go into barista career fully and I need all the knowledge and skills I can get ,

[@classi-cal]

Throwback to latte art tutorials? LOVE ITT

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Hope you enjoy!

[@Swtor023]

Thank you so much for helping me love coffee more..you’re tips for steaming milk has helped me so much, and makes me enjoy making me and my wife’s lattes every morning so much more enjoyable and fun !! I can’t wait to get better and better and make better and better art slowly with that silky milky!!

[@contactian]

Such a massive fan of the LH latte art video collection. Thanks for being so entertaining yet informative. Perfect videos. I would love to know what volume/brand of cup you prefer for these pours? Thanks again 😊

[@marianagalloway813]

Your “uglies” are my “strive to be’s”. You’re just too good!

[@thaitichi]

So much more than amazing latte art technique hear. My personal favorite extra was that beautiful rendition of "Kiss The Girl". Thank you for that! Plus I learned to do the robot.

[@LanceHedrick]

Trying to teach multiple skills at once. A bargain, if you ask me! Haha

[@rinodenijs]

"The shape is really nice, because it's hard for me to make something bad" - killed me hahahaha

[@LUDAQUENDERO64]

Ah yes, its been a while. I remember I discovered your channel from your latte art tutorials, but stayed for your passionate and entertaining commentary. I can honestly say I always try to use your tips when steaming milk and dialing espresso. Been trying to perfect latte art but where I work they have mugs that aren't symmetrical... guess they got them for a discounted price. I'm hoping to convince them to invest in good mugs when they eventually buy a new espresso machine (They have a 1 group machine which has'nt been serviced in ages) even with all those disadvantages I still manage to do pour some cool stuff, all thanks to you.

[@LanceHedrick]

That's so awesome to read! Thanks for taking the time to post. Appreciate the support and glad you find value in the vids!

[@lisegagne3716]

Got a much more powerful steam and now I’m making milk marshmallows 😅! Back to the learning curve! Love the videos ❤

[@LanceHedrick]

Controlling the stretch is one fickle b*tch!

[@babish]

Which machine you upgraded from and to? I own a Bambino and is thinking if I should upgrade for a more powerful machine

[@laidbackabood8114]

This was both informative and entertaining lol. You sir, have my subscribe!!

[@MelissaLJoubert]

This video is next level. So easy to digest. Thank you 😅

[@yvonneedwards3400]

‘7 headed dragon surfing on a kite’…shoot you just humbled me 😂 thanks, love your video & hearing your beautiful singing pipes!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you, Yvonne! So glad you enjoyed!

[@jennaante05]

Working on how to correct mistakes is really helpful, I love your videos! Can’t wait to practice some more, a latte more ahha

[@alibarakat2610]

love your videos .Thanks for such fine teaching

[@TheJanisHofmanis]

Really nicely done video 👌 Thank you! I’m hobbyist and working on my very basic skills. I definitely have been skipping steps. Back to the basics now :)

[@KouroshMb]

You're the only guy who showed all of my faults thankyou

[@miawednesdayallday6593]

My milk is usually too thick. I’ll come back to comment once I make my first ugly heart.

[@JoeySchaefer64]

How's the progress?

[@lucaanalytica]

Love your caffeinated energy!

[@michaelm6522]

Hey Lance - awesome video. I hit pause halfway through and made a latte with better art than I ever have. Now imagine when I watch the second half!

[@LanceHedrick]

Incredible! That is so great to read!

[@tetherballcoffee7358]

I always learn something new from your latte art videos! Super fun to watch!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! Stoked you enjoyed!

[@zeltwood...]

That was a lot of espresso! Thank you for dispensing so many resources for us.

[@caseyfive5]

Love the personality! And the art!

[@chris_huelsemeyer]

Regarding point 1: How do I know when I need to stop pulling air? Is there anything I can notice while pulling it, or can I just judge and adjust based on the result? How do you know when to stop pulling air? Do you count seconds, feel the temperature, or see the amount of increased milk volume?

[@LanceHedrick]

All in my milk steaming video!

[@TashVitorsky]

I was so proud of my latte art improvement today. And then I watched this video 😂 All in all, great video! Learned a lot. Laughed a lot.

[@karynspear1121]

Woke up to this video and you made my day. Hilarious! Great content and delivery.

[@LanceHedrick]

that makes me so happy to read!

[@DarkShadowAy]

I've been practising for years and I've still been unable to consistently progress. This was amazing! Your next video has to be on progressions for us noobs. I must ask... who was drinking all the coffees you made?!

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! So stoked you enjoyed it, friend!

[@mortenfrederiksen3063]

You couldn’t tell from the video that Lance hammered all the coffee himself😂

[@DarkShadowAy]

@@mortenfrederiksen3063 I think so too, even tho he ain't admitting it!

[@dawid_dahl]

”It’s hard for me to make something bad.” 👑

[@stillnessnmindelaine8810]

LOVE this video SO much! More please.😊

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the support

[@victor.hinojosa]

Masterclass, Lance. Thanks man

[@RennardPabayo]

"It's hard for me to make something bad." 😎 How to be you Master Lance? HAHA . One of the best, if not THE Best! 🙌🏻 Hands down Sir, keep rockin' 🤙🏻

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! I enjoyed making it so stoked you enjoyed!

[@gnauben]

when all his "fails" look better than all your latte arts combined :)

[@LanceHedrick]

Ha! A decade making tens of thousands of drinks will do it to ya

[@Revan42]

Lance is making artichoke art with that first pour with the thick foam!

[@LanceHedrick]

Gotta get my daily dose of veggies.

[@boruchlen]

Brilliant! Learned a lot. Thank you!

[@LanceHedrick]

This is what I live for! Thank you!

[@jimgloeckner2206]

Glad I found your videos. Think I'm going to be pretty wired today drinking my mistakes. But I'll get better.

[@Tazer2death]

I wonder if you could grab a few different bottles of alternative milks. I think that might be my main hurdle after watching all of your latte art videos. Aldi Oat milk I'm really inconsistent with. I got my hands on some Mylk and have had a bit more success but not compared to whole milk which I don't really drink. Also do lactose-free milks work the same?

[@LanceHedrick]

all these milk will work similarly. Just vary the stretching to the milk. Pouring will be a bit different. More aggressive with some, more gentle with others.

[@stujansen]

Holy moly the Belgian Dip Lick was perfection.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahahaha so bitter tho

[@geocaste8402]

Can't believe I'm lol at a latte art video. Great video, Lance.

[@anthonyzouki]

thanks man! i needed this!

[@ted_maul]

I LOL'd and I learned. As a paid up member of the Allium & Phallus society this was gold.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! Appreciate the kind words!

[@scviper]

Awesome, informative and very funny video. Thank you Lance!