Making great latte art is not easy, and a lot depends on having perfectly foamed milk. So, we spoke to a coffee expert to get the low-down on what to do.

A latte, at its core, is a pretty simple coffee drink. It's essentially fresh brewed espresso (either hot or cold brewed) and warmed milk, often aerated into a foam using a milk frother or steam ...

“Latte art is, unfortunately, not an easy skill to master,” says Burns. “Before even attempting, you’ll need to have properly steamed milk in a specific aeration range with no large foam ...

Jacob Ainsworth, left, teaches barista skills, demonstrating milk steaming, and show how to do latte art basics during a class taught at Novo Coffee in the RINO neighborhood on Sept. 10, 2024 ...

The Dreo BaristaMaker is a home milk-foaming appliance for lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, or latte art practice. I've tested one for the last six months, and this is my review.