17/11/2022
How Does Milk Affect Your Coffee?
Cappuccinos, lattes, and white coffees are all coffee beverages that contain milk, and if they lack milk froth, we cannot enjoy the smooth and full taste of these beverages.
When selecting milk for espresso-based drinks, the key thing to consider is the protein content. Without proteins, your milk won’t foam. Barista milk is a specific product that has high protein content for this reason. But you can use regular milk if you’re careful about the temperature.
The ideal temperature to foam milk is between 60–63oC. Below this, you will get unstable foam with large bubbles. Above this, too many of the proteins will denature. There will not be enough left in their organic state to stabilise the bubbles.
And skimmed milk will give you the most stable foam, but may not have the creamy mouthfeel you desire. Compromise with a semi-skimmed or half-fat milk for reliable foam with rich mouthfeel.
