Latte Heart Size - Page 5

January 31st, 2023, 11:33 am

Will steaming at too low a temperature affect milk texture, for ex. it won't remain stable for too long?

#42: Post by **mrgnomer** » January 31st, 2023, 11:43 am

Thanks for the tips.

Yes, I found going hotter than a usual hand hold hot, C130F, to a 140F hand drop hot made the pour more defined. It seems the froth floats quicker and defines more. Maybe I'm just imagining it, the change is subtle. At 140F I have to be careful not go too far over and scald the milk, though.

#43: Post by **mrgnomer** » March 2nd, 2023, 11:56 am

Changed my hand hold on the pitcher from cupping it in one hand to holding by the handle. Did that so I could hold the pitcher beyond what my hand felt was too hot. Using the other hand to steer the wand and pitcher top to good frothing positions and a finger to gauge temperature. This froths more consistently to a too hot for me to hold 140C (sorry, meant to say 140F). Getting better with the hearts.

#44: Post by **Pressino** » March 3rd, 2023, 1:39 pm

140 deg C is 284 deg F....and would be more than just too uncomfortable to hold...

#45: Post by **mrgnomer** » March 3rd, 2023, 2:22 pm

Absolutely. Sorry, I meant 140F.