Coffee Class: Barista Brothers, David Gee and Matthew Gee, present a new coffee art (latte art) design. See more of their work at www.baristabrothers.com David and Matthew run Australia’s largest coffee school, Barista Basics Coffee Academy (www.baristabasics.com.au).
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Question by anona_miss: Which espresso machine is best to make a Cinnamon Dolce Latte?
I’m considering buying an espresso machine and my favorite drink is Starbucks’ Cinnamon Dolce Latte. Any one have any thoughts as to the best espresso for making this drink?

(Sorry if this is a silly question as I am quite the newb when it comes to espresso machines )

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Answer by Madeline
Really any espresso machine will work. They don’t have special ones for specialty drinks. All you’ll need is an espresso machine (can be found at Walmart, Target, etc, and yes the cheap ones work well), some milk, and the Starbucks syrup.

P.S. if you want to skip the Illy espresso ground you can just take the coffee you like and grind it finer. Espresso grounds is the same as regular grounds, just smaller. And be sure not to pack the grounds too hard when making your drink.

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Contraband Latte


Steve brought his espresso machine in on Tuesday night to help keep him fresh.

Espresso Machine

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A barista trying to make a latté ART. I am a beginner, tell me what you think and what I have to improve. Thanks.

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Question by help~: what is the best home espresso machine (automatic) for latte art?
I have Delonghi espresso maker(automatic) 3400, but it is not useful for making latte art although I like its espresso shots and Americanos. It seems like the steam is too weak to make latte art.
What would be a better espresso machine to make latte art?
Although I found Saeco fit for latte art, the one I tried was a commercial one, and I am looking for home machine. I prefer Delonghi just because I have used it, but it doesnt have to be.
please help!

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Answer by Toby
I don’t know enough about espresso machines to actually make a recommendation, but here are a few sites that would have some good merchandise that you could research and choose from. I’d also suggest contacting the people from Prima Coffee (last link) because they would definitely know what to tell you. Good luck!

http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/store/products/Home+Espresso

http://www.sweetmarias.com/sweetmarias/espresso/espresso-machine.html

http://prima-coffee.com/

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Iced Green Tea Latte


Ingredients:

1 tsp matcha powder
~ ½ cup hot water (45C, from the tap is fine)
1 heaping tsp liquid or creamed honey
Some milk (I never measure it, oops)
4-5 ice cubes

Optional: (if you want to top it with homemade whipped cream)
¼-½ cup whipping cream
1 tsp fine white sugar

I make these with a milkshake machine, which includes a big metal cup and a stick/fan thing that introduces air into the milk, frothing it. You can also froth by hand with a whisk, or steam milk if you have a fancy espresso machine with a steamer. These instructions will be for the milkshake machine technique.

Drop the matcha powder into the milkshake tin/cup and, holding the spoon of honey over it, pour the hot water into the cup so that it melts the honey. Stir with the spoon until the honey and matcha powder are dissolved. Hook the tin up to the milkshake machine and pour in enough milk so that the stick/fan is covered, but so that when you turn it on the milk is not flying over the top edge; I don’t know how much milk this is, but you get used to eyeballing it. Turn the machine on and leave it running for about 1 minute to get the mix all frothed.

Pour into a tall glass filled with ice cubes (unless you have a really big glass, there will probably be “refills” left in the tin), and top with whipped cream if desired. To make the whipped cream, beat the cream and sugar at top speed for a few minutes until it is fluffy and stiff and looks like whipped cream.

White Tea


52 years old Paul Gnanasekeram tasting the white tea.

Fifty percent of the tea factories in Sri Lanka produce at least one kilogram of white tea per month. The tea must dry naturally, not in machines.

More Pictures at www.humanityashore-whitetea.blogspot.com/

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Question by stEVie J: ATTN: Baristas / / Does anyone know how to make a good green tea latte?
No syrup or matcha or whatever.

I have an expresso machine and a steamer. (Along with expresso and milk)

Its ok if it’s not exactly like the one from starbucks. Maybe you guys can get creative and make a Green Tea inspired drink.

Please indicate how much of each ingrediant to use.

Thank you.

Best answer:

Answer by honey_valkyrie23
Ingredients

3 ounces green tea(any kind you like)
3 teaspoons honey
4 ounces milk
8 ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla syrup (optional, but good with it)

Step 1. Stir in 3 teaspoons of honey if tea’s not already sweetened, you can adjust to taste.

Step 2. Add in 4 ounces of steamed milk with or without the foam.

Step 3. (Optional) Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup or 1/2tsp. vanilla bean paste.

Step 4. Drink as is or for a cold version, add ice cubes and blend in a blender until smooth or just pouring it over ice instead of blending it.

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Question by janesmithdp: I want to make the Iced vanilla latte from starbucks at home, but it doesn’t taste the same, because I made..?
I want to make the Iced vanilla latte from starbucks at home, but it does’nt taste the same, because I made..?
the coffe on the stove..Now I want to buy the Saeco espresso machine which is at a great price on ebay, do you think it will work.. Oh and I already have the starbucks vanilla syrup and coffe.
-thanks

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Answer by katerbecker
I am always wary of home espresso makers. Espresso makers, even the ones that are found in fancy restaurants, are complicated pieces of equipment and can be temperamental. I’ve never worked at a restaurant where the darn thing didn’t act up at least once, probably because everybody used it their own way. Point is, a lot can go wrong.
Also remember that fancy European engineered/styled kitchen equipment is not always superior, in fact sometimes it is a total waste of money. I know from personal experience having used a 0 absolutely beautifully designed Italian toaster available at Williams Sonoma that you’re better off buying a one at Wal-Mart. Search for unbiased reviews of the product on the internet. From sites like epinions to blogs on everything from food, coffee and gadget aficionados, you are bound to find someone to give you the straight scoop on the machine you’re interested in buying.
Also, when you buy something on e-bay there is absolutely no guarantee that it will be in working order, even if the seller says that it is. Even if it is a great machine, you could be throwing your money away buying a product that you cannot be sure is in operating order.
I would simply research home espresso makers on the internet. Often in the world of appliances, there are good buys.
Also, it might not hurt to try to make double-strength coffee for your iced coffee, as it gets diluted with the addition of ice and milk, etc. I might try experimenting with that before investing in new equipment.

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Question by stEVie J: ATTN: Baristas / / Does anyone know how to make a good green tea latte?
No syrup or matcha or whatever.

I have an expresso machine and a steamer. (Along with expresso and milk)

Its ok if it’s not exactly like the one from starbucks. Maybe you guys can get creative and make a Green Tea inspired drink.

Please indicate how much of each ingrediant to use.

Thank you.

Best answer:

Answer by honey_valkyrie23
Ingredients

3 ounces green tea(any kind you like)
3 teaspoons honey
4 ounces milk
8 ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla syrup (optional, but good with it)

Step 1. Stir in 3 teaspoons of honey if tea’s not already sweetened, you can adjust to taste.

Step 2. Add in 4 ounces of steamed milk with or without the foam.

Step 3. (Optional) Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup or 1/2tsp. vanilla bean paste.

Step 4. Drink as is or for a cold version, add ice cubes and blend in a blender until smooth or just pouring it over ice instead of blending it.

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Question by ม้าหวาน: How did barista make your favourite ice cappuchino or ice latte’?
Did you know the ingredients?

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Answer by Urai
The secret is the coffee beans…and a good espresso machine, anything else doesn’t matter.

ฮะฮะ ท่าทางฝรั่งไม่เข้ามาเล่นรู้รอบ เลยขอแจมหน่อยครับ
อยู่เมกา กินแต่ starbuck น่ะครับ ก็ไม่เห็นเขาทำอะไร เอา espresso มาหนึ่งหรือสองกั๊ก แล้วก็เทพรวดลงไปในนม …. จบ
น้ำตาล น้ำผึ้ง ผงอะไรทั้งหลายแหล่ ไปเติมกันเอาเอง
ถ้าเป็น cappuchino ส่วนใหญ่ผมจะใส่น้ำตาลแดง (ควรเป็นน้ำตาลแดง) เพิ่มหน่อย เท่านั้นแหล่ะครับ

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