Tag: coffee routine
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Pour Slow: Learning to Film the Process (Even When the Art Doesn’t Show Up)
Learning to be a barista is one thing. Learning to film it is another. In this post, I share how better camera angles, improved milk steaming, and a not-so-Instagram-ready cup led to one of the best-tasting cappuccinos I’ve made — smooth, silky, and reminiscent of Italy. Even when the art disappears, the craft still shows…
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Day 6: When You Have Just Enough Beans and Barley Enough Milk
On Day 6 of my Bartender to Barista journey, I learned that sometimes you have just enough beans and barely enough milk — and that has to be enough. This cup didn’t turn out picture-perfect. The milk was foamier than I intended (you can even hear how much air I accidentally added while adjusting the…
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Day 4: Latte to Learn: When the Espresso Dribbles but the Joy Overflows
Learning how to make lattes has been messy, humbling, and unexpectedly joyful. From espresso that dribbles instead of pulls to imperfect latte art, this coffee journey with my husband has reminded me that the process is the best part.
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Day 3 of Making Lattes: Slowing Down with Wonderstate Heartstrings Espresso
Day 3 of our cappuccino and latte-making journey is all about slowing down. We’re dialing in Wonderstate Heartstrings Espresso, practicing latte art, and learning that even imperfect pours can still create a beautiful cup of coffee.
In Need of Nature 