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Top 5 Latte Art Mistakes and How to Fix Them

by Whole Latte Love

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Published 5 Jan 2022

This video covers the top 5 most common latte art mistakes and how to fix them. When learning to make coffee, espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and more, many new baristas struggle with how to pour latte art. Whether you're working with an espresso machine at at home or in a cafe, this latte art tutorial will help you avoid common pitfalls and take your barista skills to the next level! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Latte Art Mistake #1: Bad Milk Texture 2:29 Latte Art Mistake #2: Wrong Pouring Distance 3:35 Latte Art Mistake #3: Wrong Pouring Speed 4:45 Latte Art Mistake #4: Wrong Sizes/Volumes 6:18 Latte Art Mistake #5: Impatience 7:02 Practice Technique: Water and Food Coloring #LatteArt #Espresso #Barista Talk to our experts via chat or email: https://www.wholelattelove.com/contact-us Whole Latte Love on Social Media --------------------------------------------------------- ► Follow Whole Latte Love on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelattelove/ ► Follow Whole Latte Love on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelattelove ► Like Whole Latte Love on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WholeLatteLoveOnline/ #wholelattelove #latteart #espresso

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@gacoffeecc2 years ago Best video i' ve seen so far re: latte art. There tends to be a big difference between those who can do it well and those who can teach it well. 264
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@TheThomsonLim2 years ago You are a good teacher. Clearly you have been through all of these mistakes and you documented and learned from it. However, to be able to articulate it . ...Expand 186
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@ERose-mh8yc2 years ago Other tutorials don' t know the importance of dissecting the steps, and if they do, they do it with too much info dump. You sir are truly a master of . ...Expand 79
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@charlestravis40145 months ago Thank you so much for emphasizing the difference between at-home entry level machines and professional espresso machines for cafes. This is very rarely . ...Expand 11
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@pyroinsomnia8 months ago I almost never appreciate youtube videos, but this was easily one of the best i' ve seen on the website. Far from being clickbait, i am absolutely making . ...Expand 6
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@schiebs2 years ago This video is ridiculously helpful. You articulated so many details in such an accessible way! 22
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@DougM_BDXL2 years ago This is the best, most thoroughly detailed latte art tutorial i' ve ever seen. I will be referring to it often. Now i know exactly what to keep in mind during practice. Thank you for this! 13
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@janmurphy81952 years ago That was truly comprehensive and easy to understand. I love how you really broke down the steps and explained each with enough detail, and you were simultaneously . ...Expand 11
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@samtheman55192 years ago I figured out all these mistakes over half a year of practicing. Wish i had found this video sooner, you nailed everything perfectly. 10
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@julienlamy60842 years ago Great video, i started latte art last year and have watched a tremendous amount of videos about it. This one is the best i' ve seen so far, i can' t wait to practice my latte art with those tips in mind. 8
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@Swaggerbagger500010 months ago This video instantly improved my latte art x10. 1
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@maryhnnapetter11352 years ago Best and professional teacher to know how to teach well the up coming barista thank you very much. 3
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@83Marquelast year Best video in the subject. I learned like 5 things i was doing wrong. 2
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@nhattanlam37762 years ago The best tut so far on the internet. Thank you for your time and efforts in making this video! Keep it up please. 3
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@derpygirl1010last year The tip about practicing with dish soap is a game changer! Thanks. 3
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@huangyiching1499last year Very detailed and helpful for a beginner like me. Thanks from taiwan. 2
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@HenryFedererlast year Thanks so much for your video! ~~Really helpful. 2
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@bonemyatmin2 years ago I' ve been practicing heart shape latte art for over one month struggling with it and hope these tips can help me. Keep fighting. 3
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@katiej859611 months ago Thank you so much! Perfect rate of information and breakdown of each step. I feel empowered with your tips and am again excited i purchased all the equipment! 2
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@923923david2 years ago Those are the true basic know-how! So useful! And you introduce them in a way logical! 1
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@felixgrabenhofer20852 years ago As he said. It really takes the time. It just comes time after time. 2
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@faridfi52416 months ago The best and most helpful video for beginners.
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@YassWaynelast year I love the glass. Nothing fancy, but i love it. 1
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@mygreatdilena14 months ago Okay so now i am definitely going to try it. I had just settled with making nice looking swirls but your explanations are so good that it gave me enough confidence to start practicing latte art! Thanks a lot! 1
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@powerapplegreenlast year Thank you for the tips and advice! I have been a coffee drinker since i started walking and talking. I love all coffee. My husband and i just ordered our thank you again!. ...Expand 2
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@EatPraySleep012 years ago Thanks for the words of encouragement and advice! Learning latte art with the gaggia classic pro and have done monks heads and (currently practicing) hearts. Thanks again! 5
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@johnadams90442 years ago Another great tutorial to bring people up to speed for successful tasty espresso. 1
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@njewell071752 years ago I rarely comment on any videos i watch, but this one is worthy! Can see how much work had gone into this. Perfectly executed, with clear, slow and well presented examples. Hats off my man! Thank you!
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@DiegoOfferni10 months ago Wow i' ve used the water and dish soap but the food colouring to simulate the coffee is new to me, great tip!
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@mscolivares4 months ago Best bideo by far! Great teaching skills, appreciate the breakdown, helped alot! Thank you. 1
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@Sonnoy2 years ago It is pretty clear and helpful especially about the distance and speed among 3 phases. Thank you so much for sharing!
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@TTG_JG10 months ago This is one video i know ill definitely be rewatching. 1
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@mehrad74105 months ago Wow, the only video that actually helped me improve my latte art pouring! Amazing work, keep up.
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@LolusExploration2 years ago One of the best videos i have ever watched about the latte art. I did all these mistakes and i am doing much better with your tips
thanks a lot! Keep going. 1
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@hokubluesky498910 months ago One of the best videos on the subject. 1
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@Elephantine999last year Good overview. Lots of practice seems pretty important. Latte art is definitely an art! 2
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@GetOutandKayakMalta2 years ago Thanks for the water trick! I will definitely be trying it out! I hate wasting milk! 1
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@Mr_Beuregard8 months ago I would love some elaboration on why we pour fast during the design. Great video! 1
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@sahanweerakoon21722 years ago This was genuinely such a helpful guide! I have been trying (and very much failing) to pour some sort of art and get decent milk texture. This guide was . ...Expand 3
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@rosie86422 years ago Definitely the best video ive watched so far thankyou sm:
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@mikegeller58122 years ago Great video! Best i' ve seen on this topic. This would also make a great infographic!
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@cjen82 years ago Best vlog, this covers a lot if not all beginner mistakes regarding latte art.
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@lilycat27379 months ago Thanks aj! I recently started a job in a coffee shop a few months ago. Really enjoying working there and really enjoy practising making coffee and this video helped me see some (a lot: d) of my mistakes! 1
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@IvanP2 years ago Thank you for this! I have my breville barista express and i' m two weeks in learning how to latte art. This video showed me what i was doing wrong and what i have to change. 1
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@humaizi5272 years ago Very helpful video. Thank you for your time and efforts in making this video! 1
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@bokkepootje7072 years ago Very practical tips! Thanks! I will definitely apply them next time i am making a cappuccino. 1
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@lanalee1886last year Thanks you so much, i am the begner about latte, very good for me. Thannkful. 2
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@qbx87732 years ago Love it, what a satisfying video! Thank you! 1
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@jantaylor6499last year Thanks. Great video. Explained it very well. 1
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@3b4dx2 years ago This video is so good, good quality, good tips and informations, good presenter, i just love it.
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@neoncaasix45702 years ago Love the practice technique you recommended! I always feel like crap for being so wasteful with milk, as it was my only way to actually practice it. But . ...Expand 2
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@TheAlixium2 years ago Awesome man, im just starting my work as barista and this helps.
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@makavelithedon10 months ago Good video this broke it down nicely compared to other videos ive seen cant wait to try it out again just need more beans. 1
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@wintermoonnight52582 years ago Wow, this video gave me so much knowledges. Thank you very much! I think from now on i' ll do a better latte art. 1
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@Davedublin2 years ago Excellent vid. The actual espresso in your video looks gorgeous.
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@karry55502 years ago Good one master. Will try and let you know!
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@iilbeahoo94072 years ago Ive been working at costa coffee for a good 6 months now and this is more helpful than anything ive learnt there. 1
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@GoTellJesusSaves2 years ago Proper milk steaming is huge. And really frustrating if you can' t figure out how to get it right.
great explanation with cues on how to tell what you' re doing wrong and how to fix it.
thanks! 1
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@milwill2 years ago No question the best video thus far regarding this important step in makingim struggling with milk texture with my breville barista e Hopefully this video will assist better in my technique. Please point me to additional videos. ...Expand
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@rogiervdheide2 years ago Great idea, to practice with washing up liquid! 1
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@liamgaliano8 months ago Trying to learn latte art to go with a tune i just dropped with the same name - i think i made all 5 mistakes but your solutions give me hope! 1
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@GyroZeppeli_last year Just followed your instructions and it made everything perfect except design, that' s my problem. 1
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@moeh8880last year Thank you for this helpful video,
i' m planning to open a coffee shop and need your advice on what equipment to buy please. 1
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@elementonyoutube65562 years ago You adressing speed feels like a new form ofdoing it wrong! " i was on the right path i swear!
but you' re giving us the rules and pouring the concrete on it. Now i have no excuses.
thanks aj. ...Expand
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@packman59062 years ago Great presentation! Overall, it just takes some time to get everything to gel, like learning to ride a bike. All the little parts eventually will come . ...Expand 1
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@liliadelgado61932 years ago Thanks for sharing i love your videos.
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@daniellekopisg2 years ago The water part is real. A master taught us to use water to practice our movement before advancing to milk. 1
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@GetOutandKayakMalta2 years ago Using almond and oat milk is proving to be quite difficult. I thank you for this video though! 2
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@vitanh2292last year Many thanks for your video. It helps me a lot to understand what is wrong with my frothed milk. However, i froth milk with electronic milk frothed and . ...Expand 2
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@umake3dprinting2 years ago Excellent tips! Is the technique for oatmilk identical, or are there additional variables that have to be taken into account? 2
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@Juserjus2 years ago Practicing with soap water and food coloring is a really great idea/tip! I always get pissed if i mess up a latte and can' t do another one. 2
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@rylandkozlowski4 months ago I' ve worked in speciality coffee for two years now and still can barely manage to pour a heart every other day. It' s not as easy as it looks! 2
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@MarkuzP662 years ago Very good and helpful video, i am only missing the advice to avoid small bubbles in the milk like seen in one of your examples. I knock the pitcher on the table to get rid of those bubbles.
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@sirspends-a-lot2861last year I am having trouble getting my milk frothy! I will try the method you recommend to inject air. What kind of milk do you find is best to use? 2% 1
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@Ign0tu58 months ago I use skim milk, it' s a family preference. I get the impression from the few times i' ve used whole milk that it is much easier to froth for latte art. Is that right? 1