how to steam/froth milk with breville barista express | a beginner's guide

hi guys,
this video is mainly intended for beginners like me who just got their barista express machine. disclaimer, this is not a latte art tutorial. this is just me sharing what method i used to learn steaming/frothing at home.
sure there's a lot of tutorial videos out there that you can find, i also watched almost all of them. but one thing i noticed is that, they always say "introduce air until you start to FEEL the pitcher getting warm"... how do i know that? i mean i can't feel the pitcher by just watching the video, right? so i figured i need to have a visual parameter, and for me it's the TIME (watch the video so you'll understand).
i'm not saying that this is the absolute guide. what i'm hoping is that through this video, i can somehow help you figure out how to steam/froth and start from there. 😌
hope this one helps!
happy pouring!
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[@zenadventurer69]

This is exactly what I needed…most videos show steaming on professional boilers with instant on and full steam…which create microfoam in about 5 seconds…this is so much more realistic to the way I brew at home on my Breville. The timer was the key…thank you thank you thank you.

[@stu09]

KZbin algorithm has done me proud! Perfect tutorial! Thanks

[@shiftswim]

This is a very well done video. Thank you for showing the positioning using the glass and sound. This is a very useful video!!! Bravo.

[@KatEsclamado]

Glad you find it helpful. 😌

[@samburrow8099]

Fantastic video! I’ve just got my new machine set up today, can’t wait to get experimenting. Feel like it’ll take me a long time to get to a good level with it

[@tgrdaeng]

agreed, most useful video. simple and clear

[@eriklinde]

Best steaming tutorial out there, by a wide margin... I probably watched a dozen or so. Bravo!! Seems you have that nice gift of understanding what people know / understand and what they don't know / don't understand.

[@jesuschrystler777]

You've helped me understand that home machines need more time to stretch the milk! I was stuck with hot, thin milk with froth just on top no matter how many tutorials I watched. Thank you for showing all of this in real time!

[@ivontg.5881]

OK, this is the real deal, I used this persons instructions and I got the right milk texture for my oat milk. Best latte art milk tutorial there is. Thank you!

[@KatEsclamado]

Enjoy!

[@hanan9264]

you cant imagine how many videos i watched before watching yours!!!! it really HELPED ME!!! 😁 thankssss

[@KatEsclamado]

Wow! Thanks 🙏 my pleasure to help. I am glad that you like it. How’s your frothing now? ☺️

[@hanan9264]

@@KatEsclamado its working with me just fine. I always thank you whenever I make a cup of coffee haha hope you feel the energy haha

[@johnboc4242]

Same here hahaha. I watched hundreds of videos and this is the one i've been looking for. Thank you so much! ❤

[@verygoodverynice8295]

Great tutorial, honestly. Covers major things other tutorials with millions of views don't even mention

[@navinhaghighizadeh9263]

I can’t believe. I finally found a video actually teach how to make foam for latte at home. I tried it and It really works.

[@KatEsclamado]

Nice one! 😁

[@allthehui]

Thank you! This was one of the most helpful videos I’ve found on how to steam milk. The 15-20-25 sec comparisons were so informative for diagnosing what I’m doing wrong right now. Can’t wait to try out a new method in the morning!

[@KatEsclamado]

I believe this method applies also for alpro coconut milk barista :) just in case you’d like

[@SultanMoria]

this is the most perfect video I have seen on KZbin, I've been using this machine for 3 months, and sometimes I end up with liquid textures and sometimes latte textures, all by random. I thought my machine is broken down or something wrong with the wand or steaming pressure. thank you for detailing this issue, really appreciate your video.

[@Rottvan111]

First quantitative video on the Breville Barista Express on milk frothing with simple tools and easy to master techniques. Thank you so much! All thumbs up!

[@KatEsclamado]

Awww thanks so much! 😊

[@Rottvan111]

@@KatEsclamado Your video has inspired me to keep trying and the tools to improve my techniques. I am happy to report that I too can make textured milk now. Thank you for making it so easy for us!!!!

[@wmtcc]

Thank you! That was so helpful. Showing the tip in the glass of water was a great idea, and the three different time lengths of frothing was great to see the difference for each. Great video!

[@KatEsclamado]

Glad to hear that :)

[@Adrian062584]

I just got my breville barista express and have practically made every mistake imaginable. I've also watched almost every video on the topics, and I agree you can't learn an to "feel" how to froth (or at least i can't). I'm getting better, but this gives me a SOLID way to measure my approach. I wish I would have viewed your video way sooner. Thanks!

[@KatEsclamado]

Awww thank u so much. ☺️

[@budongskisison8568]

Hows the presure of the steamer sir?are they same from coffeeshop presure?.because i have branded machine also. But the presure from steamer to bad. And i cant colab the beans properly.

[@pmode2474]

Not only is this the best tutorial I've found, it's so soothing. I didn't know frothed milk could be so zen.

[@sweetespresso392]

Best video abt correct way to froth milk for latte art. I have seen plenty and this one is simple and informative. Showing it thru clear glass is brilliant. Plus giving us different results by frothing it thru different times is very helpful in what kind of milk we want to have.

[@deftones1144]

Thank you, after watching quite a few videos on this topic, yours is easily the best explanation on frothing.

[@SilentSzZ]

For Sage Barista Express owners still struggling: The first bit where you add the air and increase the volume of the milk is incredibly important. If you don't do enough of this you won't get anywhere and it won't matter what you do afterwards. I've been doing this with Oatly oat milk, and I have to do the first bit of adding air for a good 40-45 seconds MINIMUM. I can then start to see the volume of the milk increase by around 10-20%. That's when I know I've added enough air, and I can move to the next bit and lower the wand to create the vortex until it comes to the right temperature. Play around with the first stage and see how long you need to do it for, might take a few tries and you might go through a few cartons of milk before you get the hang of it! If you're finding that your milk is always too thin at the end, this is probably your issue. I hope this helps someone out there, as it was driving me mad!

[@sucalaminka]

its vortex then air then get to temp not air then vortex then temp

[@-Vee_]

That’s the only one tutorial one youtube that finally explains how to get nice milk for latte art, time, aeration...Finally got good results after watching this tutorial and no more wasting milk. Thank you

[@KatEsclamado]

Yey! Glad to know this video helped u. Enjoy ur coffee 😌

[@-Vee_]

I watched a lot of videos on KZbin and couldn’t get perfect milk for latte art. 25seconds aeration seems to be just perfect for whole milk using Breville Barista express. After watched this video I got a perfect milk on my first try. Yeeeey! ))

[@kennylim136]

Just got this machine and this is the video i was looking for....thanks a millions!!

[@darkstar9793]

This was very helpful - best steaming tutorial I've seen yet. I'm now able to enjoy my coffee so much more - thanks!

[@Lel-nl7yv]

Thank you for making this video! I've watched so many frothing videos for the barista express and as a beginner none of them really taught me as well as your video! I love how you showed where the wand tip should be placed and that was very informative! I know then that's where I kept messing up!

[@KatEsclamado]

thank u so much! enjoy practicing 🤗

[@jeffmoltenberry]

So helpful to see with the clear glass and water. I didn’t have the tip close enough to the top of milk. Made a huge difference!

[@KatEsclamado]

Glad you like it. Enjoy your coffee adventure 😊

[@loladelvalle7937]

I am having trouble with the milk , your video is impecable !!! I agree that the glass clear with water help me more . I will practice this afternoon ..try so many this morning got so desappointed with my self ,after finding you I have Hope !!!!! Thank youuuuuuu Kat

[@tomashudak3641]

How did it come out?

[@wonderlust1308]

*Update* Tried it 3 times today and it didn't work. Thank you so much! I’ve watched a couple of videos and learned the technique (tip of the wand in, wait for jug to warm, lift the jug up) but I’d always mess up! It wasn’t any clear direction and I’d hope for the best. I love that you’ve shown it with a clear glass cup and that you’ve shown what a cappuccino looks like and why you would create watery milk. I like that you’ve shown the moment when air when getting in because I never knew. I’m trying this tomorrow and fingers crossed I get it right! I’ll update you! Thank you

[@julesb32]

Oh my gosh thank you!! I’ve had my machine since December and Ive finally frothed my milk correctly to do latte art! It was just a blob today but I’m so excited 😊

[@hussamg]

I have been watching loads of milk steaming video not by far this one is the best it uses the same machine that I have. This is so underrated thank you for this priceless video!

[@citruslemons5491]

I just got my Barista Express and omg i was struggling alot with making my milk fluffy and creamy like the second one and I always ended up with the first one . But today i followed your video and it worked !! So happy ! I also pulled a decent shot today , so happy 😭

[@KatEsclamado]

Yey to making more good coffee ☕️

[@pab8761]

This video needs way more views! I watched tons of videos and this one was the best. Tried steaming after this video and it was day and night difference!

[@KatEsclamado]

Hehe thank you 🙏 to more milk steaming 💨

[@SOFIA-sv4fc]

Mamma ! ! You own it! ! Really great！！！This video is the best video I have ever seen about this machine. There is no one.

[@KatEsclamado]

Thank u so much 🥰

[@thaitichi]

I learned a lot here. I thought we needed to stop adding air at a certain temp. Makes sense that we can control the texture of the milk with the amount of time we incorporate the air. Of course it also depends on how much milk you start with. This is very helpful, thank you!

[@SuperSlashone]

Well done and thankyou. I bought the Barista Express 3 weeks ago and told my wife by the time lockdown ends I’ll make her a latte with heart art served up with her breakfast......so far no good🤔 time was running out. Milk texturing was the key and you are my saviour👍☕️

[@KatEsclamado]

pour that 🤍 out for le wifey 💟

[@bogdantutoveanu4887]

This has surely got to be the best tutorial for frothing milk with this machine. I have had 0 success yet at doing any half decent latte art with this coffe maker having watched countless videos, most using frother capabilities much better then sage/breville's. The distinct/longer air introducing phase makes sense for this weaker frother. Thank you!

[@KatEsclamado]

I am very happy that you appreciate the concept. Thank you.

[@nurazmatulomar7481]

Tqvm for such a detail video. I’m failed to make a form milk. Try for so many times. Then I discover ur video. It’s really help me alot. Tq

[@ATATKDMama]

Fabulous tutorial! I also loved the chill music & words instead of talking. You are a GREAT teacher! I just made the best latte ever on my Breville!!!

[@KatEsclamado]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@thisisthepart311]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to see. Just got this exact machine (upgraded from a cheap one that would foam milk easily) and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. Thank you so much!!

[@Connathan]

Thank you so much for making this video, it’s the clearest out of many that I’ve watched and has helped me so much! I’m definitely the sort of person who needs numbers rather than going purely by sound/instinct 😂

[@tomtom7963]

Oh ! I’ve been struggling so much to get the perfect milk for a cappuccino and now I see this easy to follow video. I’ll try it tomorrow morning. Thanks for that ! 😀

[@KatEsclamado]

Glad to know u find the video helpful. Keep on pouring! 🤗😁

[@femialabi6658]

Excellent video. I’d tried and failed multiple times using my breville and I was finally able to produce a delicious cup after watching this video. Thanks.

[@KatEsclamado]

Aww that’s so good to hear. Enjoy your cup! Cheers! ☕️

[@user-co8oi6zu3q]

We just got this machine set up today and your videos helped so much! Our coffee came out perfect after watching them😊

[@ironbutter03]

THANK YOU!!!! I've watched dozens of videos and finally found one that makes sense. You are my hero this morning. :-)

[@lachlancanning47]

Thank you so much!! Was struggling to actually texture my milk, and was just ending up with heated flat milk. Now I’m starting to get cafe style results (no where near as good yet but on the right track)

[@CHINACA1979]

This is the first video that I've seen that explains the difference of timing in introducing air to steaming the milk.🤯 My milk kept coming out too thin like your first example and I couldn't figure out wth I was doing wrong. I'm going to make me a latte using your techniques when I get home. Thankyou!!!! 🥳

[@KatEsclamado]

How’s ur lattes lately? :)

[@jackiemcleish9233]

Thank you for this. I've been struggling with my frothing, and as you've said, with other people's clips I've watched, they haven't been clear at all. Here I go 🤞😁

[@ravikiranmandha4005]

This video taught me how to steam milk for Cappuccino and my wife loves to drink those every morning now. Thank you for your amazing work 🙏😭

[@dogstar2000]

This is the best Latte art video I've seen so far for the barista express - so helpful thank you very much!

[@KatEsclamado]

Hi, thank u 😊

[@e.s.2808]

This is such a great video and thank you for showing rather than telling... It's so useful being able to see what you're doing in the detail shown.

[@withyuva]

Echoing whatever others mentioned. Hands down the best tutorial.

[@lidiasandoval8167]

You have no idea how excited I was to see this video! Using the glass to show the wand positioning was super helpful. I have watched many other videos on how to do this and this one has helped me the most ! I’ve had my Breville for a year and I still can’t froth milk and my shots of espresso are not that good either. I can’t wait to see your other vids. Thanks a lot!

[@JohnnyBui]

My experience for home machine (weak steamer) like this is about 20 seconds of stretching (paper tearing sound). Start counting after about 5 seconds of starting so the steam power is at its maximum and the milk has a slight whirlpool. Or just simply feel the milk started to be warm, then raise the jug until the right temperature. That is the sweet spot for latte art pouring.

[@Pearfection]

I'm going to give it a try. Come across this video after consistently failing to achieve the microfoam texture 😅

[@eduardo.mallmann]

This video is much more than what I was hoping for. Thank you so so so much!!!!

[@bmsi5519]

this is one of the most well made tutorial video. can't wait to try it out. most of my attempt before is either too watery or to much big bubble.

[@KatEsclamado]

Good luck on ur coffee journey. Keep on pouring,

[@jswanson859]

I just got one of these machines yesterday. Perfect information. Thanks for sharing.

[@nenevalleyharrier]

Been looking for a video on how to froth milk for a cappuccino using the Barista. Best for steaming/frothing milk so far! Thank you

[@KatEsclamado]

thank u! 😁

[@armantavakoli7926]

Excellent video! Among all the frothing videos that I have seen, this was the most helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@thezerogforce]

one of the best videos i watched for milk frothing and also one of the best videos i watched with detail guidance. Well done and thank you very much for your time and effort to show us.

[@richarty]

Just got this machine a couple weeks ago and my frothing game has been weak. This video is EXTREMELY helpful, thank you!

[@C.good2damax]

If your experience it takes a several or a lot of times to get your milk right with barista pro breville. You want the contrast to be nice and brown around the latte art and not cloudy. For me it took me probably a month to get the milk right and make gorgeous latte art. Great video!

[@KatEsclamado]

Thanks for your input. That’s still a challenge for me, to have a nice bed of espresso to pour my latte art without any haziness. Still working on it! 👍🏼

[@robertpugh4057]

I’ve just discovered your video and made the best flat-white I’ve ever made. I’ve really struggled with texturing milk but your explanation of wand positioning was so clear. Thank you so much. 👍🙏

[@KatEsclamado]

U are welcome. Glad u like it. Now i feel like making flat white 🤣

[@GScott-jc1lv]

Great video, thank you so much. Just got my machine yesterday.

[@Smoothievision]

Best tutorial I've watched BY FAR. Thank you, Kat! :D

[@TheSlowworms]

Thanks for this! I’ve basically just been heating the milk without any foam but now I know what I’m doing wrong 👍

[@МаришкаИгоревна-п7ю]

Kat, your video is amazing!!! Thank you so much. I was struggling a lot! My machine (Sage barista) used to scream at me 😅 but simple moves in your video helped me to achieve foam using almond milk 🥛🤎🤎🤎

[@CherryScout]

I don't know if you already know this, but keeping your almond milk cold before frothing is important.

[@tiagoalmeida653]

What an amazing tutorial. The best I’ve seen

[@KatEsclamado]

Thanks 😊

[@jonesmac2006]

Enjoyed this very helpful. Had my Barista Express for 2 months now, so, still learning.

[@men-g-boat]

Thank you for this. This gives me an idea of how to change my method to obtain better texture. I keep up ending with milk as in your first attempt.

[@ebshadow89]

Thanks for the video. I've been struggling to get the right consistency and also realize I've been overheating my milk. I appreciate the time you put into making this. ☕☕☕😊😊😊

[@KatEsclamado]

Thank you so much. Enjoy coffee making 😊

[@chrisrader8547]

Best vid on this topic I have yet encountered. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@fadzilyahayatv4084]

The best tutorial ever. You save my job. Thank you. God bless you

[@ChuckieWants2Play23]

Thanks for this video! I followed it and timing was perfect. Now I only need to work on my crappy latte art.

[@lorenlavenuta2437]

Thank you!! This helped me this morning for my coffee. And I got it in the first try. (35 seconds) 😊

[@KatEsclamado]

Nice! Now you can play with it more in different timings :) enjoy!

[@azayn2434]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to troubleshoot my steaming issues on the breville.

[@RonSP2081]

Thank You very much for sharing this video. Really helps a lot w/ Breville users out there. God Bless You!😊

[@KatEsclamado]

Glad to know. Enjoy your coffee! 😌

[@kragwad]

Thanks so much for this high quality video. Easy to understand, particularly liked the numbers rather than "going off the vibe" - super helpful.

[@shifty6915]

Awesome video. This was a great help in understanding the technique. I noticed the plastic still on the thermometer.... we are soul mates!

[@dzproc]

Well done. The good thing of Sage| Breville 875 is the steam wand. It can swirl 360 degree. Just same as commercial coffee machine. You can find any position that suit you. First, let the front part that has the hole just above the milk, it makes some big milk bubbles, then make the steam wand deep and find it a home that can make the milk swirls in the jug, that’s it

[@1234qeyp]

This is really a very informative and helpful video. After watching this, I managed to make my own latte arts!!

[@thaianhnguyenhoang4142]

The way u explain really easy to understand I just look on video and enjoy ur chill muzik, I will try it on later… well done and keep posting more.. I love it

[@KatEsclamado]

Thank you ☺️

[@eldritch08]

I already watched multiple videos, and I finally found what I really looking for! This is very detailed, and good job on the water demo. Thank you!!!

[@KatEsclamado]

glad u found it helpful 😌

[@11595500]

Watched your video and attempted on the first try, it came out perfect. Great tutorial!

[@ruvimtrofimovich]

Nice video! One thing I've noticed on my machine (should be the same for yours) is the "clicking" of the pump while steaming is about every half second. I do the same swirl then froth technique as you and I do 25 seconds, which is about 50 clicks of the pump. No need for a timer :)

[@KatEsclamado]

Smart ass! I didn’t think of counting the pump/click as can be a guide. 🤣 it’s a nice idea!

[@faisal3030]

One of the best video explain steaming and time. Thank you

[@KatEsclamado]

Thank you 🥰

[@Meowgiii]

I followed your video and made my first cap, my partner was surprised that I was able to do it on my first attempt thanks to your video!

[@KatEsclamado]

Oh that’s great to hear. Continue practicing and u will not need to watch my video next time. 🤗

[@ddumbamike7987]

Thanks so much because I have been struggling how to make a good foam.i will try this tomorrow.

[@pastacecchi]

Ah ah, just got this machine and your tutorial is the best I found and my foam is eventually working now! Great, thanks!😉

[@mdbw3411]

Thank you for the video!! I just bought this machine and was wondering if my machine’s steam was weak or if they’re just like that. I think I just have high expectations for steam wands since i’m a barista used to working with $30k equipment lol. You put my mind at ease!

[@KatEsclamado]

Aww haha yeah, definitely the steam wand isn’t that strong. Incomparable to any commercial grade machines. :)

[@wannebeIrene]

It’s really practical tip! It’s what I’m really looking for. Thanks for your effort ❤

[@mo6088]

This is the best guide out there. I have watched a ton of videos but yours helped me the most Thanks :)

[@KevinvanDiest]

thx for sharing ...finally a good tutorial for those who doesn't have like a 6000 EURO machine at home. Good to know it needs more than just 5 seconds hahah

[@dpactestaccount]

Wow this told me exactly what I need to be looking for! Excellent video! Great latte art too! ❤

[@xXxAmadeuzxXx]

Your the best!!!! Now I know why my art is so inconsistent

[@kelvinleung8600]

Hi Kat, thank you so much for your video and sharing. Actually I m using a same machine, I am a beginner with 2 months experience on this machine only. I always feel a difficulty when streaming milk. Much appreciated if you can share more skill for streaming milk. Wish u have a wonderful life in New Zealand. Million thanks.

[@atomicpunk523]

Amazing tutorial and best I seen to date!!

[@thedriversapex]

Best breville barista video!! Thank you!!!

[@heiser4427]

Thank you so much!! Just bought the barrista express yesterday and i couldnt make a nice milk as i wasnt used to the machine.

[@chicle97news]

Your video WAS AMAZING it helped me SO much! After watching so many videos yours was JUST WHAT I NEEDED to steam the perfect cup of milk for my espresso. THANK YOU!!! ☕️✨☕️

[@fishdepotmx]

Thanks for the air timing! Its difficult to get right texture at begining, with your video its easier 😄

[@KatEsclamado]

Hi Fabian, thanks for your comment. I have a new technique now where I use a thermometer instead of a timer.

[@vikramiot6233]

Best video on YT on this topic!

[@savored]

great video! nice breaking down the steps. i just got a bambino plus and will try this using your tips!

[@tehaxorz]

I love the vibes in your video! Very informative and also relaxing 😌

[@KatEsclamado]

Thank u ☺️