TOP THREE - Most Common Latte Art Mistakes

[@danielcanty1202]

Your purposefully bad attempts are better than my best attempts 😂.

[@UncleSkiBum]

Yeah I was thinking the same haha

[@Logical]

The most common mistake when making a tutorial video: PUMPING UP THE BEATS

[@chrislczech]

Music waay too loud, other than that nice vid :)

[@Sprometheus]

christianhamburg thanks for the heads up! I’m definitely going to need to dial the music in. On my laptop it’s all good. But on my TV it’s too loud.

[@DrDeusExMachina]

The Real Sprometheus it’s not just the volume, it’s repetitive and awful

[@starostadavid]

@@Sprometheus at least u corrected it with subtitles

[@raeesah7298]

Although they were all mistakes they all looked beautiful 👌🏽

[@Sprometheus]

Raeesah thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@SuperAbid0001]

Raeesah okay but lowkey what’s ur snap👀

[@arch.khalid4441]

The music is the only issue with this awesome video..its too loud bro Thanks bro for the tips #liked

[@zazzmagar]

mind says it's easy hands says tf😐️😐️

[@Sprometheus]

Haha I get that! It’s a matter of making it muscle memory so your hands just do it without much thinking.

[@mechanicalmonk2020]

Can you turn up the music please?

[@Maikeru_Dabittsu]

Next up, there must common mistakes in audio editing in videos

[@influencerinthemaking9078]

Maikeru Dabittsu next up, three most common mistakes in KZbin comments ( 1:spelling)

[@Maikeru_Dabittsu]

@@influencerinthemaking9078 ah shit xD

[@RizwanKhan_99]

i need to practice a 1000 times just to reach your level of latte art mistakes

[@BreannaBriggs]

Thanks Spro! I know I catch myself doing literally ALL of these things, all the time, so it's a good tip for what to be careful not to do from now on. Great vid as always!

[@Sprometheus]

Breanna Joy Briggs always happy to help!

[@globanxiety]

This video was very helpful

[@chhadymorrison277]

It’s happened to me every single time I try to make art.... now I know Thanks

[@Sprometheus]

Chhady Morrison happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@chhadymorrison277]

Your video worth it.... thanks for posted....😊

[@lancevlogs1845]

This video is helpful.. Ill take notes of that

[@danielpham8422]

I had no problem with the music! I've been watching all your videos, thanks for the content

[@Sprometheus]

Thanks Daniel, I appreciate that. I watch my videos many times before releasing them, with and without headphones and I didn't notice an issue. But there must be one for some people. Either way, thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@danielpham8422]

@@Sprometheus I'm also using headphones as an aside

[@whyilovethemoon]

Never seen such beautiful latte art

[@Sprometheus]

Thank you so much!

[@whyilovethemoon]

@@Sprometheus I'm just honest. No need to be thankful :D

[@whyilovethemoon]

Oh just saw your art is not perpendicular to the handle whoopsie... xD

[@vadimsemenchuk2523]

Hey great video! You should make on teaching us how to froth the milk and being consistent. Thanks!

[@Sprometheus]

Vadim Seme thank you! I do have a milk steaming tutorial on my channel, check it out and let me know if you have any questions.

[@simonjern5325]

Wow, had I seen this sooner it would have taken a lot less time to sort my artsy problems out! As of now I've fixed all these issues through longwinded trial-and-error on my own during the last 3 months. But at least it now works! Thanks!

[@Sprometheus]

At least you got through them! I learned that same way.

[@gamergal1828]

I think the first one looks the best to be honest, I like the marble-y effect.

[@Sprometheus]

It does look cool that’s for sure!

[@stan0413]

Music too loud !

[@asmitalungeli6536]

Hahaha i did all the three mistakes 😂😂 thank u so much for the vid

[@Sprometheus]

Asmita Lungeli thank you for watching!

[@stvnflm]

Those 3 mistakes are my actual best efforts

[@courtenayjones4632]

Massive help, thank you

[@Sprometheus]

Happy to help, and thanks for the feedback!

[@gabriel95i]

good video.i love so much cappucino & latte

[@drellytjiasmantochannel66]

Menarik utk diketahui..

[@truongdayphachehpcviet6680]

Thanks to this video I know somethings make me be better in the future. Thank you!..

[@juanpedrococina]

Beautiful 😍😍😍

[@nickcantuiii9377]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@Sprometheus]

Nick Cantu III Right on! You’re welcome and thanks for the feedback!

[@nickcantuiii9377]

@@Sprometheus Definitely. I truly was making the mistake up pouring too much at first as well as not cutting through properly. I think i need a better pitcher as well as an actual espresso machine. Im going to invest soon when i have the funds but for now I have been doing pretty well with the aeropress, microwaving the milk, and using a little hand frother or french press. This video definitely benefited me though.

[@Sprometheus]

Nick Cantu III well you’ve already got the hard part out of the way. Knowing what you need to fix is a great way to progress! Best of luck!

[@MrFrancisconaro]

The mistakes are better than " GOOD". Or well done!!

[@umutk.7525]

Thanks !! 🙂 İ watch many latte arts and none of them helped so much

[@Sprometheus]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

nice i learned alot sir

[@lutfiramly4168]

When pushing, use the milk or the tilt?

[@bettyfaery6583]

Is it possible to make latte art in disposable cups? I work in a coffee shop and 99% of our lattes are ordered to go. I know the customers just pop the lid on, but attempting latte art really spices up the day for me. Any tips as to how I would create even the simplest design in the to-go cup?

[@Sprometheus]

Betty Faery thanks for the question! And of course you can pour it in to-go cups. The technique is pretty similar, but since they are deeper than they are wide there is one thing I do differently. Instead of stopping after I pour the base is I drop in right to the surface of the espresso. As soon as I see contrast I start the design. So for just a heart go through the standard motions you normally would. Let me know if that helps. If it doesn’t I’ll do a to-go Cup tutorial soon!

[@biancataylor635]

@@Sprometheus a to-go cup tutorial would be amazing if you could do one

[@thomascord1464]

@@biancataylor635 it is possible i work for Starbucks.... its easy👌

[@biancataylor635]

@@thomascord1464 I work for Starbucks as well, it would just be cool to see a tutorial for it because I want to see what kinds of techniques he uses!! ^^

[@Sprometheus]

Bianca Taylor I absolutely can put a to-go cup tutorial together!

[@peterellman9672]

Hi- for your latte what is your portafilter basket size, your weight, how long do you extract and what is your final weight ?

[@Sprometheus]

I tend to mostly use the Strada 17g baskets, so I usually put 18g in, 28-32g out in 25-33 seconds. All depends on the coffee and what flavors I'm trying to pull out.

[@peterellman9672]

Thanks !

[@brandonpoulsen2028]

Helpful video. Have to echo what others have said. The music was overbearing, distracting, loud. It was also frustratingly repetitive. But you know all this already I'm sure, and I do want to thank you for the video. 🙂

[@cattail64]

The only problems I still have after doing latte art for over two years is the milk spread, or lack of. Rosettas and hearts are easy, tulips are sometimes, and since I can get good tulips I know I'm only doing something wrong sometimes. Mine never seems to spread with each layer, they will just stay in place each time I come close and then they just look like a bunch on hearts instead of layers

[@SimonLeeds]

Tracey Taylor not pouring them fast enough or there’s too much froth. Are you pouring straight from steaming (within a few seconds)? Are you swirling and tamping the jug? I think it’s speed.

[@cattail64]

@@SimonLeeds I'll steam, I definitely dont think it's a foam thickness problem, I might be going too slow. I steam, them tap out any bubbles and swirl. It's just usually the milk spreading out as a problem. But I can get it to spread just fine with hearts and Rosetta bases, it's just very inconsistent when I do tulips

[@Ana-dq7lw]

Beautiful!!

[@Sprometheus]

Ana G thank you so much!

[@ashleynoelle4060]

This is super helpful none of my coworkers would help me smh THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@Sprometheus]

Ashley Noelle glad I could help! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@ashleynoelle4060]

The Real Sprometheus just subscribed your channel is awesome! You’re gonna be the reason I get a raise

[@Sprometheus]

Ashley Noelle that’s awesome! Thanks for subscribing!

[@MrEsaleniuc]

Super solid. Now if I could figure out how to get proper texture on a Brevile Barista Express...

[@Sprometheus]

Emanuel Saleniuc thanks! Is the Barista Express the one with the programmable steam wand? Or is it manual?

[@samshi2392]

@@Sprometheus www.breville.com/us/en/products/espresso/bes870.html I guess that's manual? I also struggle with Brevile Barista Express (I'm a beginner to latte, bought the machine for home use), I wonder how important is the mug itself? (I'm using a taller slimmer regular mug) and often the milk texture I made is too foamy so it's hard to create any pattern.

[@Sprometheus]

@@samshi2392 one thing to always remember is when steaming milk, less is more. You can very easily add too much air. Also if you don't get the whirlpool effect happening all your foam will sit on top and not be mixed into the milk to get texture all the way through. Mugs can definitely be more challenging to pour art in, as they are not intended to have great dynamics for that. It is possible though. Just try adding a bit less air to your milk, just a short burst (1-2 seconds) should be more than enough. Let me know if this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@dmytrosamburskyi1022]

I'm home coffee amateur and got Barista Express too. I know my problem is the milk texture. Happy to hear someone could get proper milk with the same appliance :)

[@JeremyStitt]

Dmytro Samburskyi I have a barista express and I can do some fairly decent pours. This video was helpful to improve my technique, but the Barista Express steam wand is capable of steaming milk for good latte art. The biggest challenge I’ve noticed is that it’s a little slower to heat the milk, and so very easy to add too much foam. Like Sprometheus says, don’t add too much air and over foam the milk. Bury the tip of the steam wand to heat the milk without over foaming it

[@chloerose483]

I literally do all three 😂 thank you

[@Sprometheus]

Haha no worries, happy to help.

[@ward5966]

how do you properly make a Rosetta? can you make that on your next video... or maybe the right frothing technique

[@Sprometheus]

edward bueno I actually have those two videos up on my channel, there a bit older so scroll down a bit. Thanks for watching!

[@giggertmcbabby5140]

edward bueno all about that wiggle my guy

[@inofansyah9537]

thank you

[@jashimmd3505]

wow

[@chessandlattes]

hello. I have a Delonghi BC0430 espresso machine and it is fairly hard to replicate a good rosetta. should I blame my skills or the machine or both ?

[@TuhinGermany94]

Nice

[@RizwanKhan_99]

hahahaha even your intended mistakes are perfect latte arts

[@abdosakr3601]

Great video 😍😍

[@Sprometheus]

Abdo Sakr thank you, much appreciated!

[@bucksclips7257]

What are the three items he uses when prepping the coffe? I have a tamper. But the one before that he spins. And the ring to keep it all in? Really need them in my life!

[@Sprometheus]

Buck's Clips hey! Those are great tools, they are the OCD distribution tool and the Orphan Espresso shot collar. I have a video featuring them with links here: TOP THREE - Must Have Espresso Tools kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqjMgaaOjNhqh6M

[@bucksclips7257]

Absolute legend thanks :D

[@Sprometheus]

Buck's Clips happy to help!

[@xperimental1974]

wow nice, i did the second mistake

[@wl6558]

Thanks amigo.

[@callumburns3033]

Question from a relatively new barista or rookie if you will, what’s the need to take a pause before finishing your design? I feel I produce better art when I don’t stop the pour, or free pour the whole thing. I know there must be a reason as all advanced baristas do this in just not sure what is it!

[@Sprometheus]

Do you mean the pause after pouring your base?

[@nurrizkyachmad4118]

@@Sprometheus yupp, can u explain

[@Sprometheus]

Nur Rizky Achmad totally. So it’s not something I do all the time, but I find it does allow me to have better contrast. Going directly into the design from the base has a tendency (at least for me and many people I see) to wash out the surface. It’s a popular technique, but by no means any better. I always train Baristas to do whatever feels comfortable and if they get the desired results thats all that matters.

[@callumburns3033]

The Real Sprometheus thanks a lot man, appreciate it!

[@ChrisLaxamana]

All my art just looks like latte blobs! I'd be happy with any of those pours haha

[@Sprometheus]

We all started at that point! Just keep at it. Thanks for watching!

[@nayzamartinez1745]

super dope vid

[@cheshire_]

0:29 nice uneven puck lol or could be just the cam angle idk

[@paulcollyer801]

Thanks feller, I’m defo guilty of 2, & possibly 3

[@exot84]

Hey! Nice done Video. Can you tell me name and manufacturer of that cup you are using? I’m looking for that cup where the edge is going over into the grip. I‘ve seen‘em in so many videos but couldn‘t find to buy‘em in Germany...

[@Sprometheus]

exot84 thank you! They are from a company in LA called notNeutral and they are the Lino models.

[@exot84]

Great, Thx for that fast answer!!!@@Sprometheus

[@aoalr]

One of the most popular cups is Acme, which is what I own. Really great for latte art

[@davidboschetti3860]

Wonderful video, Love it, Im a begginer at latte art and I have two problems with my tulips, I only get thick layers and I have problems with the final heart at the top of the cup, always get this elongate and deformed heart...😩😩any tips? Thank you very much !!!

[@Sprometheus]

david griffa thanks for watching and the kind words! If your layers are coming out thick that means your pouring for a bit too long, so make the pouring motions a bit shorter, and thin them out a bit more by gently pushing the layer above it into the one below. Also, if you’re heart is stretching out it means you’re still a bit too close when you pull through, try going a bit higher and slow down your pouring a bit. Remember, the faster you pour the more texture you’ll get, the slower the more liquid. Thanks again and let me know if that helps!

[@davidboschetti3860]

The Real Sprometheus thank you so much for your help, I will keep practising my tulips, my best regards from South America 😊😊😊

[@davidboschetti3860]

@@Sprometheus hey Mr real Sprometheus, dont want to bother you, Im still struggeling with my tulips, I think I getting too much air into my milk, any tips? Thank u

[@Sprometheus]

david griffa for sure! So when you’re steaming start but introducing 2 seconds of air, then heat and whirlpool until the milk is at the right temp to pour. It should be glossy and the bubbles should be so small that you can’t even see them. Microfoam so to speak. If that seems like too much air, try 1 second. If the milk is too fluid and hard to control, try adding another half second of air. Trial and error is really the best way. Everyone’s machine and steam wants very. So it could be a lot longer. Check out my milk steaming tutorial if you haven’t yet. There are some solid visions and audio queues in there for steaming.

[@davidboschetti3860]

@@Sprometheus Dear Real, Im improving very much my tulips all because your wonderdul tips, I'll keep practising, my goal is to master the tulips, then I'll go for the rosetta. Thank you very much. Your videos are excellent. 😀

[@CaptainKuul]

where do I get these cups? :p

[@GordanaIvetic]

Ok, all my latte art attempts go like this - I pour milk and then the foam just plops in the end like some deformed malignant creature. What am I doing wrong? Anybody? Why my milk doesn't stream this foam continuously but just in the end?

[@jonstark3902]

I feel I’m doing everything right but I can’t even get it to form I think it’s my milk what am I doing wrong?

[@dangrealy6455]

Really enjoyed it. Music way too loud

[@genosails2]

Music way too loud. Otherwise, a fine video presentation!

I would love to be the one who drinks your tests-how-not-to-do-a-latte cups of coffee. By the way... which kind of milk do you recommend?

[@Sprometheus]

Haha, they definitely still taste great! Just aren’t pretty. I use whole milk at home. This is Horizon Organic with added Omega 3. Whole milk is just my favorite in terms of flavor and texture.

[@arianasage9762]

They all looked great too me haha

[@Sprometheus]

Sriracha Queen definitely all worthy of a sip! It’s hard being a perfectionist. Also, Sriracha for life!

[@penguinsarecool6324]

I pour my milk and it just blends in a foams on top???

[@johansyahputra4017]

Music is too loud. Its hard to focus on the description clearly

[@Ivan-tn8py]

Hi, nice video, but what if my milk doesn’t draw a latte art, I’ve done what you did several times but it still doesn’t work, I got only foamy milk clouds when I try to do some latte art and it’s really annoying, any tips?)

[@Sprometheus]

Ivan Grachev thanks for watching and the question. So it sounds like you may need to work a bit more on the texture of your milk. It shouldn’t be too foamy. Just a couple quick seconds of air and then heat and mix the milk. When it’s done it should be creamy and glossy with very few, if any bubbles. Check out my Milk Steaming 101 video to see what that technique and texture should look like.

[@Ivan-tn8py]

The Real Sprometheus I got you, thx!

[@juliushageman8721]

Hi, when I try to pour the milk in, the milk (the actual white part that is supposed to make the figure) doesn’t appear and my milk just continues to go IN the coffee. It freaks me out because I just do not understand how to resolve it. Could you help me out? Thanks in advance

[@b_nadams]

Are you pouring close enough to the base? It could also mean your milk isn’t textured properly enough or that the microfoam isn’t thick enough

[@Sprometheus]

Hi Julius, There are a few things that could be causing this. - One is your milk could be too thin. Make sure you add enough air to get the proper texture to get it to pop out on top. - The second is pouring too high. When you're ready to pour art get the spout of your pitcher down on the surface of the coffee. If there isn't coffee on the spout of your pitcher at the end, you need to get closer. - Lastly is pouring too slow. If you aren't pouring at a medium pace (takes time to get the feel for it) you'll only get liquid and no textured milk until you reach the bottom of the pitcher. Thanks for the comment and let me know if any of these tips helped out!

[@TamTamster]

Thanks, but you need to turn that music down. It’s hard to hear you talk!

[@alonsotamayo5179]

What kind of steaming pitcher is that?

[@Sprometheus]

NotLikeThis that is the handleless round spout from WPM. Their US distributor is called Slow Pour Supply.

[@ianpaul5637]

What is the name of this pattern/design?

[@Sprometheus]

This pattern is a basic Tulip.

[@lisoliveira]

The music is too laud. Can barely hear you.

[@aarontuplin]

I like coffee, but damn

[@MalaysiaBarista]

Background and foreground sound/music needs adjustment

[@haqueeeee]

Can I do latte art in a smaller cup? I mean. How big my cup should be

[@Sprometheus]

Absolutely! What you pour your art into is up to you. The smaller the more challenging. In this video I’m using 6oz cappuccino cups.

[@lillyg8211]

I can promise you I make more than three latte mistakes on the daily 😂

[@Sprometheus]

Haha we all have to start somewhere!

[@hpgurgel]

It'd be great if your voice was louder than the music.

[@zhidong5780]

Niceeeeeee

[@kwakuskout5445]

really miss my past.....barista one

[@opalyankaBG]

How about focusing manually next time?

[@HaekalDaily]

Me doing all mistake 😂

[@justplainskill]

I feel that it would make more sense as Problem, Solution, Problem, Solution, Problem, Solution rather than Problem, Problem, Problem, Solution, Solution, Solution

[@ashkent8349]

I want to see this done in a paper cup 16 ounce

[@Sprometheus]

Joshua Kent that will be in an upcoming video, seems to be a popular thing people want to see.

[@Alex-fu3mi]

It's not foolproof, but holding the cup at a lower angle while putting on the design usually gets me pretty good results.

[@rgd37]

Lol you velocity was same

[@scottbenson7730]

what's with the sound on here turn the music down, please!!

[@tomdriftwood3674]

music is way too loud...

[@tonyjames860]

This is a great video! Check out our latest vlog for a slow-mo espresso pull with the Breville Barista Express!

[@IPv6Freely]

I cant do it at all and I'm getting frustrated!

[@Sprometheus]

The best two pieces of advice I got and give when it comes to latte art in general are: slow down, and there should always be crema on the spout of your pitcher when you’re done pouring. Let me know if you have any particular questions and I’d be happy to help if I can.

[@uggggggghhhhh]

music too quiet! otherwise great video (:

[@pksk8d]

Sheesh read the comments before you leave one

[@DrDeusExMachina]

You really need different music

[@Sotexmafia]

Good God that music is loud

[@AlphaGames365]

The sound of the music is too high and your voice is too low

[@whyilovethemoon]

I'm so no.3

[@Sprometheus]

We’ve all been one or more at some point.

[@whyilovethemoon]

@@Sprometheus Yeah, I have just improved due to this video! :D It's not that I don't know what to do, but I kinda forget what to do the second I start to pour... :D Posted it in IG btw :D

[@TheNinjastar16]

Your voice is quieter than the music making it hard to hear...

[@nahmate2915]

I can't even get close. Mine always ends up looking like a cup of milk with Brown shit all over it :)

[@Sprometheus]

Haha we all start somewhere! That’s what mine looked like a couple years ago.

[@miriistina]

1. Nothing’s up 2. Please don’t come at me

[@TonberryGames]

These aren't common. The only obstacle I have is the milk is either milk or foam and I do everything everybody tells me. It doesn't draw.

[@davidallan8861]

"Pouring your art" ... lol.

[@_koschwarz]

I didn't know it's this simple. I must be a dumbass i hardly can make anything good latte art :)

[@Sprometheus]

Haha it’s not quite that simple. It takes a lot of time to get the muscle memory and milk texturing down to a science.

[@martincerda784]

Turn down tunes for next one. Thanks