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How to Pour Latte Art

How to Pour Latte Art

Latte art needs silky microfoam and a steady pour. Pour high to lay the base, then bring the pitcher close and move through the milk to draw the pattern.

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Editorial note: this guide is compiled from published manufacturer guidance, general best practices, and aggregated owner experience — not hands-on testing. Always follow your machine’s official manual.

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Sharp spout for crisp lines.

  • + Spout
  • + Balanced
  • − Newer

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Crema base to pour on.

  • + Crema
  • + Fast
  • − Cost

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Holds pattern.

  • + Stable
  • + Creamy
  • − Pricey

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Buying advice

Pour a thin stream to fill, then lower the spout and wiggle while pulling through for a heart. A rosetta adds side-to-side wiggles.

FAQ

Why no pattern?

Foam too bubbly, not silky.

First pattern?

Heart - simplest.

Pitcher distance?

Close for the design, far to lay base.

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