How to Pour Latte Art in Cortados/Gibraltar's/Piccolos

Quick, highly requested video on pouring in smaller vessels.
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[@80Entreri]

I love how Lance's example of a failure would be my greatest achievement 😆

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha tbh, this was a second attempt at a crappy pour 🤣 I just have muscle memory from repetition over the years

[@80Entreri]

@@LanceHedrick First world problems! 😅

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely. 🤣🤣🤣

[@MuhanadOmar]

Lol, literally

[@LanceHedrick]

🤣🤣🤣

[@aviphysics]

I love how I would be delighted to even be able to pour your example of what not to do 😆

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! Years and years of pouring drinks on bar. Comes with the territory I suppose lol

[@benjaminbeksel719]

Same, I’d love to suck as bad as Lance! LOL

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Thanks for watching, Benjamin

[@forresterj]

Lol totally agree

[@franciskretschmer2696]

Yo Lance, never comment on videos but I really wanted to just send some appreciation your way. I'm a beginner Barista here in Amsterdam and over the last two months I have been watching and rewatching your videos nearly every day. They are concise and jam packed with valuable information. I really appreciate what you're doing and your style of teaching. Keep it up and know you're helping heaps of folks perfect their craft! Cheers

[@michaelcibula9552]

So glad this one popped up in my feed even being a year old. Perfect timing as I’m doing more Cortados lately.

[@Hammi4Real]

"Blasting the espresso." I _really_ like that analogy. Makes perfect sense actually.

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Glad it clicked. Those lights on moments are defining with latte art.

[@doc8125]

I find these short videos diving into just one spesific topic very entertaining and educational. This is a subject that would easily be forgotten if by me at least if it was just one small part of one of your longer latte art videos but not something you could dedicate a long video to without it getting redundant or off topic, this lengthy suited this type of video perfectly

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you, Harest. Planning on littering some more of these, even though it's not performing super well lol.

[@kekelapp0r]

@@LanceHedrick It's probably a little niche, in an already niche topic, but I'm really great you're doing videos like this. Videos like "THE TRUTH ABOUT CAPPUCCINO" might provide more entertainment and possibly reach a bigger audience, but tutorial-style videos where I'm learning something that I can try myself later are great too.

[@LanceHedrick]

I like doing all sorts of videos, not really taking into account reach. This is a side thing, so I'm just making videos I'm interested in at the moment. Actually, Harest knows this better than anyone, my whacky brain (that's doc who commented above). I bounce all over in our discord! Haha

[@-Steve-01]

Super helpful. Have been really struggling getting it all to work for Cortados in a Picardie glass, which is pretty much all I drink/make. First time with an espresso machine and latte art, so hoping to at least nail the heart one day. With only 2-4 tries a day (2 people) it's slow going, and working on milk consistency too. Love your videos, very helpful, lots of skill!

[@hanzohcafe.]

Shorter video for a shorter drink. It works perfectly! Thank you, one of my favorite drink! ☕

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha heck yeah! Hope it was helpful. Also, I'm not done with cortados just yet lol

[@BikingBarista76]

Hi Lance🙂 I really like your videos because of the style of your tutorial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of making very good coffee and latte arts.

[@steelex44]

Super helpful! My microfoam is getting to be consistent thanks to your 'halfway and a quarter' technique, but my pouring and art is still behind. will be using your advice about blasting the shot with foam - ive been pouring a small stream and its made for pretty weak contrast. and the rotating tip is much needed! hoping i can start pouring better gibraltars for my boss lol

[@slow_clumsy]

The video I never knew I needed until now, got a barista job a couple months ago and this is something I've be somewhat struggling with! You're the best!

[@LanceHedrick]

Oh awesome! So stoked you enjoyed it!

[@ArgishtiKhachik]

Simply awesome! I really love how you explain everything technically. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Happy to do it. Glad you found it useful!

[@gregorio5543]

Your timing is always perfect!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha thank you! Hope you vid was helpful

[@sharonwee8476]

I enjoy your long videos Lance! There's so much more I can learn and pick up from those longer ones.. :D

[@44Bigs]

Thanks for these great pointers! Definitely going to apply this in the morning.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hope it went well!

[@AnnabellRamm]

Love this. Incredibly helpful as always! 🙌🏻

[@LanceHedrick]

You rock. Thanks for the unwavering support!

[@nichj487]

Rotating at resetting - great tip! Gonna practice this one behind the machine today 👌

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Please do! Report back with findings

[@PK3DCGA]

Oh my goodness thank you so much. Now I have no excuses ! I have been grinding your milk foam and latte art pt.1 videos for exp. and was still having a hard time with my little cups. Flow rate is definitely the trickiest part, at least for me. This should help tremendously (as all your videos really)

[@LanceHedrick]

Awesome! Thanks so much for the support! Hope they help

[@PK3DCGA]

@Lance Hedrick No, thank *you* ! They did ! Second attempt after seeing this video and I finally got a heart today --- it's a start ! Ok it was upsidedown because I didn't pay attention to the handle 🙄, BUT hey, I'll make an ace of spades next time I mess up ! 🤣 Actually there were a couple things that led to figuring things out and, from watching closely, I noticed things I was doing wrong and could correct them : namely dropping in too close to the cup's lip blocking the proper sinkhole effect to get going. I dropped in more centered and finally started getting correct shaping ! I have 6oz cappuccino cups (pear profile) and switching pitcher helped, the narrow spout Eddy helped me a lot to correct my biggest weakness which was flow since it's profile is really predictable; the motta was harder to work with, at least for me at my level with my "small" cups. That quick blast of foam really did magic today, I could clearly see it. And it's as you said, otherwise you need flow but then you fill up too quickly. So this video just stroke straight A's accross the board for me. Things got pieced together; now we practice ! (I'll have to get some decaf 😅) So thank you ! As far as video length, whatever you do is fine really. If you get the point across quickly, then that's fine, if you need to go into more detail, that's just as fine. You're the kind of teacher that could make a 3h class into 2, no breaks, and would keep the attention of everyone just as much as you could go over an extra hour and no one would mind. Anyway, regardless of what you do, follow your flow ! And on a side note, maybe it's just me, but there seemed to be a great attention to sound on this one, I liked the fades and the levels. Cheers !

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate this thought out comment. Warms the cockles of my heart haha! And re: Motta pitcher. Those are the worst. So glad you made the switch haha! Cheers, friend

[@liamharper1123]

Love short and concise videos lance, keep it up!

[@LanceHedrick]

Ha! My least favorite to make but I'll sprinkle them in if people give it some loving lol

[@RicardoM28]

You are always there Lance🥺 thank you!

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Just happy to help, friend

[@JonPeterson]

Great video! I’ve been struggling with pouring into smaller cups! Great timing 😁

[@LanceHedrick]

Glad you found it useful, my friend!

[@RumoHasIt]

This was the single best latte art tutorial Ive found, Bless you 🙏

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much! Means a lot. Happy you enjoyed it !

[@RumoHasIt]

@@LanceHedrick I spoke too soon, just found your ultimate tutorial 😂

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Yes!

[@Marcus3415]

I love this short video Lance!!

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Stoked you enjoyed it!

[@artgeometrix6346]

Great coffee art. This video is so helpful.

[@LanceHedrick]

Fantastic! So stoked you find it helpful, friend

[@poppothepug2211]

Just what I needed! 🥰✨

[@cyrusnaimi5930]

I have the same cups and I’ve had so much trouble pouring art in them so THANK YOU for this tutorial!

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Excited to hear how it goes!

[@loganmontgomery1955]

So how did it go?

[@cyrusnaimi5930]

@@loganmontgomery1955 Pretty well! Adding a strong rotation to the cup really helps avoid blowout.

[@piercehead72]

Nice. I've definitely been having less luck with my pours in smaller cups, and I think it's as you say, treating it the same as in larger cups. Looking forward to sorting that out later and recaffeinating 😁

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Have fun with it and report back!

[@LittleWoollyThings]

I love digging into your longer videos, but sometimes I don't have all that time. I do appreciate the short video focusing on one technique. I can keep that one thing simmering in the back of my mind while I do all of the other things and then I have you there with me when I have time to play with my espresso machine.

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! I'll try to produce more varied length videos. Thinking of going up to 6 videos monthly and maybe make 2 or 3 short ones

[@BananaBoyProduct]

"and if you don't do it right, it will look like this...". What? hundred times better than my current art? Lol

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahahaha sorrrryyyyy. Years and years of pouring. Muscle memory. But the blow out is there! Lol

[@Kiaulen]

I love the music! It really fit. Shorter, longer, either are fine with me

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@fitzytom]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 great video as always, very happy with short length videos!!! A little bit of fancy towards the end too, great stuff!!!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha they do call me fancy pants Lance...

[@dannyquiroz5777]

Love this one Lance, thanks!

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely, Danny. Appreciate the support

[@daveandmairi]

Perfect timing Lance! I couldn't find Libbey Gibraltar glasses in the UK without paying insult prices so I just ordered 36 from USA. Hopefully my mates and I will be pouring great, over-rotated designs in a couple of weeks!

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Love to hear it!

[@cheekster777]

Lance: Faster, faster, *faster!* Slower, slower, *slower!* I’m always there for you! 😆

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha I am! Don't you forget it 🤣

[@tommyfender1968]

@@LanceHedrick do you do Skype or other type of classes? I do okay, but my artwork has actually degraded. I’d be interested, The thing I have the most difficulty with is the pull through? (Tried airplane and helicopter). It’s always crooked. I also have a wdt that may me wrong, got it off Amazon and it had little circles at the ends.

[@NessaRossini...]

Beautiful. I just bought 3.5 oz porcelain cups and saucers, this is going to look so nice. I've been using them for Turkish coffee but a piccolo will do nicely.

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Those sound beautiful. I love a good small porcelain

[@noproblematall]

Whenever I watch Lance do this magic stuff I just start shouting at the screen "he's a witch!"

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! But, even if I turn you into a newt, you'll likely get better

[@agro.pinpineapple]

loved this! Thank you!

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it, friend

[@luisdmontero89]

This video is Great! thanks so much

[@dingbattoast7446]

great teacher. thanks man

[@briankendalll2093]

Boss! Super clean.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed it, friend

[@Codsworthy1701]

Good video, probably your best produced and conceived one yet. You’re really starting to get your own style together here I think.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! Appreciate that!

[@bongbongkhu5479]

My g! Endless of ideas aye! I couldn’t click it any faster as soon as i see the word cortado!!! Deffo ma go to drinks but always think about the space to pull latte art day to day! U r always ma problem solver thx lance!! Send big love and support!!! And l LOVE yal longer videos 😉what about making complex patterns in cortado for pt.2?

[@LanceHedrick]

I'll definitely be doing another cortado video re: it's inception! Keep an eye out

[@EricB03]

Nice video and love my notneutral vero cups as well. I have smoke in espresso, amber for cortado and clear for caps. Mainly do the cortado though and getting good results with french press. was kicking around idea to get a bellman at some point. BTW did the flapper mod and getting the other parts for my forte bg based on your last video.

[@LanceHedrick]

Incredible on all counts! Glad my vids are helping. I'd also recommend a squirt of water (RDT) to help lessen retention even more!

[@johannes4518]

Love the video. This is the exact video I needed right now. I also really liked the bit more polished style (with the varying audio levels, finger-snaps and cuts).

[@LanceHedrick]

Nice! Still new to this KZbin world, and so is my camera guy. Learning the ropes with each video!

[@johannes4518]

@@LanceHedrick I love seeing the progress. It really shows the effort you keep putting into it and I appreciate it.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! I'm more tired than ever before, but I am also more motivated!

[@tbarcode]

Your vids are sooooo good. All the other vids are carbon copies of others but you ACTUALLY explain what is happening in the cup

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you so much, Jay! Really appreciate it

[@checkwhatsleft4565]

Have to say that I did pick up more than one tricks from u, I'm sure that many people like me that have been practicing latter art at home and failed constantly and didn't have clue about why, non of videos that out there remotely talking about land the base properly with flow, and for a learning it at home user, we often fail to recognize what mistakes were, me for instance, often neglect land the proper base before pouring the design and that leads to failure with good amount of "CHANCES", since I noticed that from this video and I have managed to pulling off and improved, ur credit again, ^_^.

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you for leaving this comment! I appreciate the support and am so happy you enjoy it!

[@kekelapp0r]

Haven't watched it yet, but thanks for doing this! Christmas came early :D

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Happy holidays, my friend!

[@raffloresjr]

Great video, thank you!

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@amandab4200]

Thanks for the info! Cheers ☕️

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely, Amanda! Hope you enjoyed

[@Twilo27st]

Woow. Niceee. Thanks for all the great videos. Yes and your monks head is in my head. 🙏🙏👍👍 😄😄

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Absolutely love that. Thanks for the support!

[@topjets5616]

I'm not into Latte Art but like watching you :)

[@LanceHedrick]

Wow thank you! Means a lot! More videos to come

[@johnnykmagic]

This is so helpful, thank you Lance! Do you have any content on macchiatos?

[@user-fi4tj7rb9j]

Do you use a different sized pitcher to pour a cortado? I feel bad (and broke) wasting so much milk when I make them. Also, what pitcher do you use? Lastly, thanks so much for your videos. They’re super helpful-and your comedy is unmatched!

[@Lance0685]

Great info here! For me I have had the hardest time pouring any form of art. But what I learned here is not only that I need the right amount of steamed milk BUT that I also have been holding the steaming pitcher too far away from the cup. It seems obvious now. By the way.. Your name is awesome.

[@LanceHedrick]

Lances of the world...UNITE!

[@dcuccia]

Great tutorial. I honestly wouldn't have clicked on this link if it was a long video. 5-10 mins of procrastination is roughly my cutoff during weekdays.

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! That makes sense. I do long form because I have a background of teaching as an assistant for undergrad classes. I'm used to those 90min lectures haha! And being exhaustive, though I know for some it can be exhausting.

[@vincenzoinfante9880]

Thank you!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you for watching and the support!

[@mikeytaylor4208]

Great video as always! Would be very interested in your guidance on pouring into a tall cup, as in one of those take out cups?

[@LanceHedrick]

Just have to pour the base REALLY QUICKLY and then pour the design immediately and quickly haha.

[@spencerstone7696]

Thanks for the tips! I really enjoy pouring into the Vero cups because of their rounded bottoms for easier milk control. Do you have any tips for the traditional glasses where they are flat bottom? I run into a problem where the milk flows up from the bottom of the cup fairly often and smushes the base making it really thin. Can only get one good pour out of every so often.

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Have you watched my past latte art tutorials?

[@bhartissimo]

I've gotta try this tomorrow. Thanks.

[@LanceHedrick]

Please do! Let me know how it goes!

[@bhartissimo]

@@LanceHedrick It's morning in my part of the world, and I switched on the espresso machine about 25 minutes ago. The only problem is the smallest cup we have is a 7oz cup.

[@LanceHedrick]

Gotcha! Maybe try a demitasse? Lol

[@bhartissimo]

@@LanceHedrick I used a 5.3oz wine glass. Turned out OK (great as a drink), though my pour definitely has lots of room for improvement. I posted on IG and tagged you.

[@snoopyflick9519]

Loved this video, even if it's short.💛 Ever think of a similar video for the tall and skinny to go cups ever so common now due to COVID-19? Somehow it seems like I have to do the very fast pour as well or else the foam is too stiff by the time I start. I've tried explaining what works for me, but im still only doing simple designs in these cups. Would love an expert opinion on these cups.

[@LanceHedrick]

You're doing it correctly. Simply fast AF fill and then pour the design immediately, and quickly.

[@tulron41]

Hey lance, great video. any chance you can do one for the empty/hollow hearts? they seem really difficult.

[@flygloble]

Thankyou so much for this excellent content, you are a fantastic teacher. Absolutely spot on every time. May I ask, what is your coffee of choice to drink yourself?

[@LanceHedrick]

Hey! Thanks for the kind words. It is hard for me to say, but I'd likely lean filter coffee. Though, I love all styles of espresso, particularly sprover shots

[@ohsweetyno]

cortado art is my mount everest. let's go.

[@LanceHedrick]

Do it! I believe in you lol

[@Melnihr]

I've been having some issues with that blowout your show in the first example! I've had no idea why, or what changed that that was happening. I'm going to go make another latte and pour faster to set the base better, I'm certain that's what I've been doing wrong now! Thanks for sharing your wisdom as always 🙌

[@LanceHedrick]

Heck yeah! Report back with an update!

[@Melnihr]

@@LanceHedrick So after a couple of weeks of focusing on pouring the best base I can, I'm finally consistently happy with my winged bases! I definitely needed to pour more agressively as I wasn't getting enough foam for it to set properly, which kept blowing out the winged bases most of the time! I really appreciate all of your videos and instruction! I''ve gone from using a pressurized basket and pre-ground coffee and making terrible foam, to using freshly ground specialty coffee, knowing how to dial in espresso in a variety of ways on my Flair58, and pouring a variety of latte art styles (hearts, tulips, winged bases, still working on Rosetta).

[@nhathuongdang2845]

Hi, I love the black glass that you use in the video so much. May I ask where did you get it from?

[@derrotebarista]

Amazing and really good video ! Loving how you explain it at all ! Greats from Germany, with pitcher u use ? Can’t find some without handle, don’t know how big your hands bud my one are like airplane wings 😂 it’s sometimes tricky do grab it right 😆

[@danielirvine7468]

Thanks man

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely ! Happy to share

[@thetostadoalex]

Love your videos!! I’m wondering… If you are making a cortado just for yourself, approx how much ml of milk do you recommend so I don’t have to discard so much?

[@vincentaemerson]

Short videos are less guilty to watch when I am supposed to be falling asleep... "Oh its not too long - just one more"

[@toddpower4674]

Two short video's , 1 longer would be a good ratio. Nice to see your subscriber's growing

[@LanceHedrick]

Thanks, Todd! Everyone take NOTE- this is a really helpful criticism/feedback! Thanks again for the suggestion!

[@peanutbutterjelly800]

Love the vid! Curious. I've heard the rule of thumb that you want a Pinky's width of foam on a cortado which makes art even more difficult. The best designs I've had on cortados have been with thin foam more like a latte but it feels wrong because I've been under the impression that you need that thicker top cap of foam

[@LanceHedrick]

Yeah! Pinky is fine. You can get some basic designs with that. I personally prefer a little less because it allows the milk to be more homogenized with the espresso. But, if you let my milk separate, you'd have roughly a pinky width

[@johnpetolillo288]

Hey Lance great video! Sorry to comment on an old video. But I want to start getting into drinking Cortados as I feel lattes have become too much for me. Been going with a smaller ratio lately. Mainly been drinking espresso. Just bought the nonNeutral Vero glasses and I love them. My question being how much milk do I put into my pitcher when I steam? I usually go with a 36g shot of espresso for reference if that helps

[@boosterman7023]

What’s the name of the scale that’s on your BDB? I have the same machine and looking for a compact scale to put under the portafilter.

[@ghislaincarrier]

Really cool. I don't think anybody else did a video on cortado art, at least not as good as this one. You really have to work on your "mistake" pours. Maybe ask the cameraman to the show off the mistakes. It's nice to have a short video once in a while but don't get rid of the longer ones. Just surprise us, like a new video on a Tuesday. :)

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha I'll never get rid of long videos. That's how my mind works lol! I'm trying to litter shorter ones here and there, but long form is my baby. I took a few attempts at mistake pours. It's hard fighting muscle memory lol

[@franciscoweitzman8892]

you´re the love of my life, come save me

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! On my way

[@mithunfan]

these are good tips! however, the more i think about the techniques while pouring, the worse my pour gets. needs a lot of practice for it to almost become muscle memory.

[@LanceHedrick]

For sure. Muscle memory is massive. Gotta work on flow rate control first and foremost. Can do this with just water and an empty cup

[@Acontinouslean]

I like this ! I've always preferred the cortado with 1-2 finger widths of foam . Getting a thin textured drink to get more latte art took away from taste.

[@LanceHedrick]

Interesting! I do NOT like 1-2 finger width of foam for the same reason you like it. I feel that much foam really obfuscates the flavor by making the beverage too milk centric. Yes, I know less foam means marginally more milk, widening the ratio, but I find that to be a better representation of a marriage between the two than thick foam. .BUT to each their own!

[@PradyumnVij]

Now I know what you mean by "rotation", I'll try this later today. I don't mind the longer videos however, I usually have to set some time aside for it.

[@LanceHedrick]

Nice! Hope this will prove to be helpful!

[@jpgiffney9811]

coffee jedi master

[@LanceHedrick]

Humbled I am - Yoda

[@seamushutchens2370]

Where would you recommend buying one of those glasses?

[@LanceHedrick]

I got them from coffee events haha. But I believe you can just order then online. Notneutral!

[@eltondonnelcabardo711]

Hi Lance! May I know how much milk you steam for cortados? Do you discard excess milk?

[@LanceHedrick]

I steam right around 2.5oz of milk. So, I lose around .5oz! If you get a 10oz pitcher, you can steam and lose none!

[@s20education]

Which milk used by you big brother for silky milk creamy how can make a good texture of milk which decorate coffee various types of designs make by you how please tell me brother

[@nemilperez5441]

Mine always ends up with down all up on the top blobbed and unshapely

[@jdrobison1967]

Do you do anything differently when steaming half and half?

[@LanceHedrick]

Half and half is rough because the fat content wants to destroy the foam. You have to be super aggressive when stretching.

[@kellystastny4653]

so if you put in 2oz of espresso then you add about 2oz of milk for a cortados? would you steam 4oz of milk? is there a minimum amount of milk you need to steam for it to get good foam?

[@LanceHedrick]

It really depends, but I'd recommend as little milk as possible for your pitcher. Do, whatever volume your pitcher, a minimum of 30% capacity

[@mikeo179]

What is that attachment on your vario grinder?

[@LanceHedrick]

I have a video dedicated to this I released a few days ago! Check it out!

[@buildingsalvage]

just the video I need rn. my cortado art game is atrocious. cheers lance!

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha! Hopefully this will help!

[@dsmpampis]

I’m using only the cortado glasses from NotNeutral. But I’m using a small pitcher(300ml) because I have better control than using a “normal” pitcher (420ml) and yes it’s very tricky….

[@LanceHedrick]

I use a small pitcher, too! Nice! Best way to steam without milk waste!

[@julespullara]

@@LanceHedrick I was going to comment asking the question: What size pitcher do you recommend for a cortado? what about the spout shape? or if you have a link to your favourite pitcher that would be even better! (also, thanks for the awesome videos!)

[@KristofferEngstrom]

When I worked in Spain many years ago, we made cortados in a double espresso size cup of about 50 ml. Any tips there ?

[@LanceHedrick]

How small were the shots? I usually pull espressos that are 50ml! Haha

[@KristofferEngstrom]

@@LanceHedrick haha, I guess they were in the ballpark 20-30 ml, so not much milk in them. The machines we used were La Cimbali m3 superbar 2, fully automatic ones. 14 years ago so dont really remember the specifics quantity wise 😅 I guess what they called cortades really were macchiatos when there was so little milk ?

[@alexmontanus]

Cortados are the only milk based drinks I order, usually when I’m in Spain. I almost never had a bad coffee in Spain. At home I have a cafelat robot, so no good way to make good microfoam. Probably gonna try a nanofoamer someday, or is there anything better (without getting a whole new espresso machine)

[@HelloFellowAI]

You can always get a perfect moose 😅

[@alexmontanus]

@@HelloFellowAI I can’t fit an elk in my living room

[@LanceHedrick]

Nanofoamer is great! I have a master class on it through subminimalist that is accessible once you own one!

[@LanceHedrick]

Speaking of perfect moose.... I may have filmed a video today

[@HelloFellowAI]

@@LanceHedrick are you teasing?

[@elitebicycleracers]

Hi Lance, I enjoy watching your milk art videos and I'm trying to absorb the many tips embedded in each video. One thing I don't understand about your pours is, when you are laying down the base, that initial pour looks almost sloppy or hurried. Yet, all the other steps in your pour are done with purpose and precision, so what am I missing? I do understand from the 'ultimate guide' video that you are trying to get milk out quickly so foam is not left behind in the pitcher, so I can understand that you are trying to be quick with this step. But I wonder why there isn't some more symmetrical motion in this step, e.g., side-to-side or circular motion? Is it intentionally a random motion to ensure the espresso and milk are adequately mixed to create the brown-foam base? Thx.

[@LanceHedrick]

If you've seen the ultimate, then you know the beginning doesn't have enough concretization to matter. You're just displacing foam as much as you can. Being surgical here doesn't matter

[@elitebicycleracers]

Thanks. I am still stuck on this step. I did several practice pours this weekend and when I tried to mimic what you show in the video (sort of quick/random motion) I disturb the canvas and get a lot of white, swirly issues mixed with the brown. In the past, that's why I was always tried to pour more slowly so I never disturb the initial brown espresso crema. (EDIT - just took a closer look at my empty cup (LINO double cap) and noticed, with the cup tilted, the plumb-line to the deepest part of the cup is actually much higher up toward my cup hand than I previously realized. So I adjusted the pitcher position to be more centered at the deep part, and the whole pour went much better. Will keep trying...)

[@jacobrohr5903]

hey Lance, new barista here and I'm having trouble steaming small quantities of milk -

[@LanceHedrick]

You have to ensure you're using the right size pitcher for the proper drink size. If you have too little milk in a pitcher, it will fly out of control

[@jacobrohr5903]

@@LanceHedrick we have 1000ml to 150ml so I'm stumped, was leaning more towards technique but dosing is critical so thank you for hammering that home. my issue always happens after I've added volume so would you think I'm adding too much foam or starting with too much milk. thanks!

[@LanceHedrick]

After you've stretched? Interesting. I worked for 3 years on a GB5 and had no issue if I had the proper wand position and dose. Have you seen my milk steam video?

[@jacobrohr5903]

@@LanceHedrick I'll have to watch it again and pay closer attention, sounds like I'm just texturing too aggressively.. thank you for the replies man!! super legit and helpful

[@LanceHedrick]

Absolutely! Be gentle and controlled the whole time, for sure.

[@superhoser2816]

I was genuinely concerned that I would see a cortado with a heavy, separated layer of foam that completely negates the beauty of the drink: a lightly textured milk that cuts through the espresso, imparting sweetness to balance acidity, while giving it a smoother, more airy mouthfeel that still retains a lot of body. I would be absolutely thrilled to be served your cortados.

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha!I understand the fear. i experience the same fear everytime I order one at a shop lol

[@eduardojahnke8970]

Long videos are great for certain subjects, but specific things like this are nice in compact form. A couple minutes more into the first part would be nice in my opinion. 🙊

[@LanceHedrick]

I'm not sure what you mean "a couple minutes more into the first part would be nice."

[@eduardojahnke8970]

@@LanceHedrick sorry, was in a hurry and didn't express myself! I mean in the part that explains how to lay the base of the milk. 🤓

[@LanceHedrick]

Gotcha! I cover laying bases in my ultimate guide so didn't want to dilly dally explaining it here! Hope that's helpful

[@cheekster777]

The third from last pour was… 👌🏻 Closing in on 50k subscribers… 😉

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha thanks! And yeah! I'm so itchy to get to 100k, tho. I want that plaque so badly! Lol

[@LanceHedrick]

Haha thanks! And yeah! I'm so itchy to get to 100k, tho. I want that plaque so badly! Lol

[@cheekster777]

@@LanceHedrick - It will be *yours!* 👊🏼

[@UMAIRISTA]

7:00 thats where he pours

[@hectoronthemoon]

What does "steam thicker" mean?

[@LanceHedrick]

add more air during the stretching process!

[@cosmicpotato69]

Day 3 of asking for a coldbrew video 😋

[@LanceHedrick]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@josephdeal8285]

Form matches content: the shortest video on the smallest drinks.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha so true. Doubt I'll ever beat this length video 🤣

[@angeldarkduck193]

I like the shorter videos , sometimes I just don’t have the time to watch 30 minute videos , I cant push out craps like that on toilet anymore.

[@LanceHedrick]

Hahaha! I find those craps are easier as I age 🤣