Latte art practice without espresso

#1: Post by **ari-gato** » July 2nd, 2021, 8:32 am

So I have my machine! I have my milk jug and even milk!

I don't have a grinder! Does anyone have a suggestion for what liquid I could pour milk into to practice latte art? I figure I might as well practice my milk texturing but wondering since I can't make espresso is there another liquid I could use to practice? Thinking regular coffee won't be thick enough.

Thoughts?

#2: Post by **nameisjoey** » July 2nd, 2021, 9:30 am

When I practice I usually use some milk with food coloring in it as my base. I know other people use soy sauce.

#3: Post by MB » July 2nd, 2021, 9:49 am

Water and instant coffee.

#4: Post by **slaughter** » July 2nd, 2021, 9:51 am

I would have bought a pre-grounded bag just to play with my machine rather than wait for the grinder to arrive. You might not be able to dial in your perfect shot but you will have a good base to play with your latte art

July 2nd, 2021, 10:05 am

Pre ground of like any cheap grind from the grocery?

Soy and colored milk seem like good options. Even instant coffee.

#6: Post by **yakster** » July 2nd, 2021, 10:11 am

How to practice latte art without coffee?

July 2nd, 2021, 11:06 am

Awesome. Thanks guys! I also found some preground espresso so I can at least practice and use the machine. Not expecting anything fantastic.

#8: Post by **dchooo** » July 11th, 2021, 5:53 am

Ive heard from other baristas that the cinammon trick works well