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Coffee Basics

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    6. How to Fine Tune Espresso Making
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    If you are expertly pulling espresso shots, then you know minor changes can affect quality. Learn what factors play into coffee extraction problems.

    How to Fine Tune Espresso Making
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    If you are expertly pulling espresso shots, then you know minor changes can affect quality. Learn what factors play into coffee extraction problems.

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    7. The Chemistry of Milk in Coffee
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    If you have ever wondered why a café cappuccino has that perfect layer of foam, then check out this lesson, and learn about the chemistry of milk.

    The Chemistry of Milk in Coffee
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    If you have ever wondered why a café cappuccino has that perfect layer of foam, then check out this lesson, and learn about the chemistry of milk.

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    8. How to Steam Milk for Coffee
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    If you are ready to build a great coffee drink, start with this lesson and learn how to properly steam milk! Review the equipment and techniques.

    How to Steam Milk for Coffee
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    If you are ready to build a great coffee drink, start with this lesson and learn how to properly steam milk! Review the equipment and techniques.

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    9. How to Make Latte Art
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    If you know how to pull espresso, and steam milk, learn how to put them together in this lesson! Review how to build a coffee drink, and top it with latte art!

    How to Make Latte Art
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    If you know how to pull espresso, and steam milk, learn how to put them together in this lesson! Review how to build a coffee drink, and top it with latte art!

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    10. How to Use a Moka Pot for Brewing Coffee
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    In search of the perfect cup of coffee? The moka pot is an easy stove-top method for brewing coffee nearly as rich as espresso, with a delicious, foamy crema.

    How to Use a Moka Pot for Brewing Coffee
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    In search of the perfect cup of coffee? The moka pot is an easy stove-top method for brewing coffee nearly as rich as espresso, with a delicious, foamy crema.

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    Beatrice C
    Way too long The onlypart that really matters is the demo
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    Judy S
    What temp should the milk be when you start.
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    Coffee Plus Water
    The milk should be cold when you steam it. So regular refrigerator temps around 35° F.
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    Mara L
    I became a milk foam geek 25 years ago. You did a really great job of explaining the process with exactly the right amount of detail. I wish every barista would watch this, because so few actually get it right.
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    Coffee Plus Water
    Thanks for watching! I'm a strong believer in understanding the basics so I'm happy you appreciated the process.
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    Carolyn C
    Thank you for the lesson, but the teacher is redundant.....he lost my interest early in lesson.
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    Deborah A
    Thank you for the lesson. However, while steaming I saw NO rotation? After steaming you rotated and knocked the pitcher. What am I missing? Thank you, Deborah
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    Coffee Plus Water
    Oh okay when i say rotation i mean the milk inside the pitcher rotating. it's a bit hard to seem the rotation in the pitcher because you can only see the white of the milk but there's definitely rotation there. Rotating the actual pitcher is not so important
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