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Milk pouring techniques

This is the end of our excursion into latte art. In this article we will look at the working issues. How to make two cappuccinos and draw latte art using milk division?

‍Dividing milk into two drawings

‍To start, take a large pitcher. Conventionally, I need to prepare two small cappuccinos and I want to whip up two at once. I immediately pour double the volume of milk into a large pitcher. The second pitcher, the smaller one, must be warmed up before division, otherwise, since it is iron, it will absorb most of the heat from the milk. I recommend pouring boiling water into it and pouring and pouring the milk before dividing. 

First, let's talk about the classical method of division. I advise you to draw both drawings from a large pitcher. We only need a small pitcher for division. Before we draw the first picture, we need to pour about ⅓ of the volume of milk into the small one. Next, we draw the first latte art, slightly rotate the milk in the small pitcher to mix, pour it back into the large one and make the second drawing.

Of course, whisk the milk more fluently so that there is enough foam for both drinks. And pour the milk from pitcher to pitcher very carefully, along the wall, so that it does not splash and create unnecessary bubbles for you. 

The second way: dividing into two pitchers at once. I rarely use it, since the first one is much more convenient and faster. The milk is also whipped in a large pitcher and divided into two smaller ones. First, we pour one-third of the whipped milk into the first small pitcher. Then fill the second one two-thirds full. And we pour the remainder that we have in the big pitcher back into the first one. Ideally it should be equal. Next, we draw first from one pitcher, and then from the other. The main thing is to remember to stir the milk in both pitchers so that it does not separate.

In this method, we first discard half the foam and part of the milk. The second pouring immediately produces an even portion of foam and milk for one drink. And then we finish off the foam in the first pitcher with the remaining milk in the large one.

‍The nuances of creating drawings for left-handers and correcting errors

‍If you happen to be left-handed, there is no need to worry. The rules are the same for everyone. There is just one caveat for you. Hold the handle of the cup away from you so that the design is directed towards the guest. Because of this, you do not have the opportunity to hold the cup by the handle while drawing, so you can immediately train yourself to hold the cup by the bottom. 

A left-handed pitcher should be held in the same way as a right-handed one, and we talked about ways to hold a pitcher earlier. So, there are no excuses for a left-handed person not being able to do latte art :)

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Other questions

‍What should you do if the design in the cup is nonsense, but you need to give this cup to the guest? This is where etching comes to the rescue. Got an uneven heart? Go over it with an awl to create the appearance of petals and improve the design. 

Or what to do if a large bubble appears on the surface of the drawing and spoils the entire drawing? It's simple. An absolutely normal action would be to tap the cup on the table before serving the drink. It’s better not to give away a cup with bubbles, it ruins the whole impression.