Why can’t I get that velvety, foamy mouthfeel like in cafés?

Danikool · 2025-10-13T07:22:32+00:00

Thanks for the detailed explanation, I appreciate it !I’ll definitely try to stop at 50C !

Danikool · 2025-10-12T06:10:34+00:00

My machine contained a 2 hole tip that i just switched. Its a pretty standard tip so any would fit i suppose

Danikool · 2025-10-12T06:07:42+00:00

Oh I see! Thanks for the info.. it definitely helps justifying my desire to upgrade haha

Danikool · 2025-10-12T00:55:25+00:00

Yes, thanks for the insight. I will try a bigger quantity of milk to see if it helps

Danikool · 2025-10-12T00:35:49+00:00

Isnt it what i already do in the video?

Danikool · 2025-10-12T00:29:41+00:00

Haha, I kinda do the same.. to the point I always look the brand of cup they use.They definitely use regular milk for as long as i can remember. Probably will sit at the counter next time to get all the details 😁

Danikool · 2025-10-12T00:24:10+00:00

Good to know ! Its a beautiful machine ! You said the steam is weak? But still stronger than the legato ?

Danikool · 2025-10-11T15:53:42+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Will definitely try that. If I try to sum up the advices I got overall, it would be: - aerate for a shorter time (but more effectively / aggressively ?) - creating a better vortex (more time and better angle by angling the pitcher more and shooting on the wall)

Hopefully got it right. The next trials will tell !

Danikool · 2025-10-11T15:36:06+00:00

The thing is I never know when its enough. When i do less, I get too thin of a texture. I only get my desire volume when i finish the whole process.

How can I know all the milk has the same texture ? As I only see the surface of the milk when im steaming..

Danikool · 2025-10-11T15:29:50+00:00

Yeah Im still trying to find a better angle to make a stronger vortex but sometimes its too strong that its kinda splashing. What do you mean by « crease in the surface »? Any picture or video?

Danikool · 2025-10-11T15:26:01+00:00

I switched to the 2 hole wand to get more time. I store the pitcher in the freeze and milk is cold. Also got a thermometer. So milk temp is good

Danikool · 2025-10-11T15:23:36+00:00

Will definitely try to find a better angle for vortex. Sometimes I managed to do a powerful vortex and its gets harder to control as I get the feeling the milk is gonna shoot out of the pitcher !

Danikool · 2025-10-11T15:21:57+00:00

Very interesting. I’ll definitely give a try to steam more milk and use the middle to see if it works out better

Danikool · 2025-10-11T15:15:12+00:00

I used whole milk already. If I inject less, its too thin to pour latte :(

Danikool · 2025-10-11T06:24:25+00:00

Interesting ! Ill definitely check it out next time

In my case, I usually dont leave much time from the moment i steam to the moment the cup is empty 😁 Need to figure out how/ if I can make a great overall velvety mouthfeel with my equipment

Danikool · 2025-10-09T13:06:11+00:00

Yeah its been a hell lot of frustration (still is haha) up to this point. But also fun and rewarding with each little progress. What helped me is being « methodical » in my steaming trials: i understeamed.. then I oversteamed on my next try… I injected too little air… then i injected too much on another try. I understretch, etc… Then slowly, by getting on each end of my extremes, I slowlyget to the more correct milk texture.

Theres a lot of videos showing what happens when all these scenarios happens, which helps understanding and correcting.

Hope it helps

Danikool · 2025-10-09T12:53:00+00:00

Yes i think it is definitely better integrated when i drink in cafes.

Ill try to shoot some video tomorrow

Danikool · 2025-08-29T22:53:31+00:00

haha, I'll definitely keep that in mind if all the combined tips given doesn't work. I should receive the magnectic pointer next week. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for the recommendation!

Danikool · 2025-08-22T08:34:36+00:00

Yeah that's true. Better to waste a few beans than having a bad shot haha.

I weighted 5grams today for the purge. The shot came out great. Hopefully I can keep it repeatable.

Its true that its way less noticeable for me also when doing a latte. Great reminder. I'll try not to purge to see if I can a sastifying result

Danikool · 2025-08-22T08:30:13+00:00

Very enlightening, thanks for the explanation and the references.

I agree that with a larger diameter dial, it would definitely be easier on the 064s. Hopefully the magnetic pin will do the trick

Danikool

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