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At present, most household coffee machines on the market have their own steam sticks, but due to models, boilers and other reasons, it is not easy to dispense milk at home. But we believe that as long as we master certain skills and repeated training, everyone can make milk as delicate and smooth as a coffee shop at home!

1. Steam pressure of palm grip

First of all, you must understand the stress level of the coffee machine. The values in the instructions can only be used as a reference. You must test them yourself in order to accurately grasp the steam pressure level of the coffee machine and formulate the corresponding milk dispensing methods according to the test results.

The test method is very simple, first put a clean dishcloth under the steam rod, turn on the steam switch, and be careful not to be scalded by the steam. Observe the way and rate of steam ejection, and judge the steam pressure level from the following aspects:

-is the steam ejected instantly?

-is the rate of steam ejection too slow?

-is the steam emitted evenly? Does the steam stick drip when it starts to emit steam?

New machine and old machine

The steam bar of the old coffee machine is usually thinner, the steam pressure is relatively low, and the milk is relatively slow to beat. If you use an old-fashioned coffee maker, don't worry, you can also use it to make perfect milk, as detailed below. On the contrary, the steam bar of the new coffee machine is usually thicker and the pressure is higher. Friends who use the new coffee machine are more lucky, and the specific steps are also explained in detail below.

two。 How to use different types of caffeine machines to beat milk

Old-fashioned coffee machine / coffee machine with low steam pressure

If you want to beat perfect milk with an old-fashioned or low-steam pressure coffee machine, you must first remember a rule: only a small amount of milk at a time, if not enough, please do it several times. The specific steps are as follows:

Before inserting the steam stick into the milk, turn on the steam switch, release the water vapor left in the steam bar, and then turn it off

-adjust the angle of the steam rod to ensure that the immersion position of the steam rod meets the requirements of the Milk clock (Milk clock).

What? What is the "milk clock"? The "milk clock" can help you instantly judge whether the position of the steam stick is accurate. Details will be explained in the Part 2 article (tomorrow's Wechat). To put it simply, the best place for a steam stick to soak milk is in the upper right-hand corner of the jar (if you think of the jar as a circle, one divided into four, the steam stick should be located within the upper right 1max 4 sector). Only when the steam stick is immersed in the right position can the steam force the milk to rotate in the milk tank.

Okay, let's move on:

Before soaking the milk thoroughly, let the steam stick touch the surface of the milk and turn on the steam switch. At this time, the milk will make a "bared" sound. Then soak the steam stick into the milk 0.5-1 cm to thoroughly dispose of the milk.

-if you feel that there is not enough air, pull down the milk tank slightly

-make sure that when there are micro bubbles on the surface of the milk, the whirlpool will roll the bubbles into the milk. Do not create large bubbles.

-repeat the above steps to make enough foam until the temperature of the milk tank is a little hot.

-count to three, then turn off the steam switch

If there are still bubbles on the surface of the milk at the moment, gently touch the table with the milk tank, and then rotate the wrist slightly to make the milk more uniform.

New coffee machine / coffee machine with high steam pressure

If the pressure of the coffee machine is higher, the milk will beat faster. Don't think that fast is a good thing. Too much steam pressure makes the process of milk dishing more difficult to control, so you should be extra careful and follow these steps:

Before dipping the steam stick into the milk, turn on the steam switch, release the water vapor left in the steam bar, and then turn it off

-place the steam stick in the upper right corner of the milk tank, let the steam stick touch the surface of the milk and turn on the steam switch. At this time, the milk will make a "bared" sound, and then dip the steam stick into the milk 0.5-1 cm to thoroughly dispose of the milk.

-if you feel that there is not enough air, pull down the milk tank slightly

-make sure the milk rotates at a uniform speed in the tank. If the pressure is enough, the killing time of the milk will not exceed 10-15 seconds.

If there are still bubbles on the surface of the milk at the moment, gently touch the table with the milk tank, and then rotate the wrist slightly to make the milk more uniform.

Note: do not always put your hands on the milk jar, you can pat gently to avoid burns. But be sure to judge the temperature of the milk tank by hand, so as not to send the termination time too early or too late.

What if the milk doesn't foam?

If the milk does not make a "bawling" sound, it means that the air has not entered the milk. At this point, you need to pull down the vat slightly so that more air enters the milk and forms bubbles.

How can we avoid foaming too much milk?

If the number of bubbles is enough, you need to lift the milk tank slightly to dip the steam stick deeper into the milk.

In the process of getting rid of, the most important thing is to keep the milk spinning at a uniform speed at all times. As long as the steam stick is immersed in an accurate position, the rotation of the milk will be uniform and uninterrupted.

Ideally, the bubble is generated just right, you do not need to move the position of the cylinder, the rotation process of the milk will automatically complete the process of pulling down and lifting up the cylinder, and the distribution of bubbles in the milk will be more uniform, delicate and almost perfect.

3. The temperature of milk after beating

No one wants to drink hot coffee!

Some people in order to avoid hot coffee mouth, will stop in the milk tank feel hot when the temperature, but at this time the milk is only warm, has not yet reached the standard temperature. Therefore, be sure to make sure that the temperature of the milk tank is hot enough when you stop throwing away, and then stop the process after a silent count of 3 seconds. The temperature of the perfect milk should be between 60 and 70 ℃.

Of course, it is difficult for untrained people to judge the exact temperature by hand, so the best way is to insert a thermometer away from the milk tank, so that the temperature of your milk will be the same every time, and the quality of the coffee will be more stable.

When I participate in the national competition, I will send the milk to a low temperature of 50-55 ℃ to ensure that the judges can taste the taste characteristics of the coffee itself. But in normal times, I usually heat the milk to 70 ℃, which is more acceptable to customers.

"what on earth is a milk clock?" In order to understand your doubts, today I will specifically explain to you the meaning of "milk clock" and the details that high-end players need to pay attention to when handing out milk.

As a coffee trainer with 15 years of experience, I firmly believe that no matter who can handle the milk to the extreme. No more nonsense, let's start with the Milk clock.

4 the position of "hour clock"

First of all, let's think of the milk jar as a clock, with the mouth at 12:00, the handle at 6 o'clock, and the half of the milk tank at 3 o'clock in the center.

The correct position of the steam bar should be at 1:30, between 12:00 and 3 o'clock. In addition, the steam stick can not be close to the inner wall of the milk tank, there should be a gap of 1 cm between the two, which is to ensure that the milk has enough room to rotate in the tank.

5. See, listen, and respond.

After accurately grasping the position of the "clock", please allow me to repeat the correct way to dispose of the milk. Compared with the previous issue, this time I will emphasize the details of the milk dispensing process and give some suggestions to high-end players:

Before dipping the steam stick into the milk, turn on the steam switch to remove the water vapor left in the steam stick, and then turn it off

-dip the steam stick into the milk and make sure that the steam stick is located at 1:30 and that there is a gap of 1 cm between the steam stick and the inner wall of the tank.

-turn on the steam switch

When the steam stick first touches the surface of the milk, the milk should make a "bawling" sound. After that, soak the milk in the milk at a depth of 0.5-1 cm to beat the milk until the texture is uniform.

The "bawling" sound of milk should end 3-4 seconds after the steam stick is immersed in the milk. If the time is out, the steam pressure of the coffee machine is too low.

-if you feel that the bubble is not enough, gently pull down the milk tank 0.5 cm, and the position of the steam rod remains the same.

-if the "bawling" lasts for more than 5 seconds and enough bubbles are produced, push the milk tank 0.5 cm upward to prevent air from entering the milk.

-fix the position of the milk tank, let the milk rotate in the milk tank, and stop sending when the temperature reaches the ideal value.

If there are still bubbles on the surface of the milk at the moment, gently touch the table with the milk tank, and then rotate the wrist slightly to make the milk more uniform.

6. The correct temperature

Coffee lovers usually prefer coffee with higher temperatures, while industry experts and competition judges prefer coffee with temperatures between 55 and 60 degrees Celsius in order to appreciate the subtle taste characteristics of the coffee. For ordinary customers, the temperature of coffee should be between 60 and 70 degrees Celsius.

Don't keep your hands on the milk jar when you dispose of the milk. You can touch the milk tank lightly, while avoiding scalding, the best way to control the temperature of the milk at all times and to ensure that the temperature of the milk reaches the standard is to count for 3 seconds when the temperature of the milk tank is high enough in your hand, and then stop killing it. At this time, the temperature of the milk should be between 60 and 70 ℃.

For industry experts, the temperature of the milk can be stopped when the temperature of the tank is high enough, and the temperature of milk should be between 55 and 60 ℃.

Of course, especially for beginners, the thermometer is always your best choice. With the help of a thermometer, you can ensure that the temperature of each cup of coffee is the same and the quality of the coffee is more stable.

In the process of getting rid of, you need to always pay attention to the situation of milk, using vision, hearing, touch and other aspects to determine whether the milk is just right.