Barista Tip: Cherish your spouted steaming pitchers!

If you have experienced the beauty of a latte or cappuccino poured with a perfect heart or rosetta pattern on top, you know the incredible value of the tool necessary to pour these designs. We’re talking about the spouted steaming pitcher, which is one of the primary components required to achieve latte art. Silky, smooth milk steamed in a spouted steaming pitcher can be poured through a great espresso base by a skilled and steady hand to create beautiful patterns. At Alterra, baristas are attempting this art form on just about every drink served, from the previously mentioned lattes and cappuccinos to mochas and even hot chocolates. Spouted steaming pitchers, as opposed to the unspouted bell Pitchers, are what enable baristas to do magical things with espresso and milk. Treasure this very essential tool!

Remember, if you are looking to learn how to pour amazing latte art or need a refresher on your barista skills please feel free to call us at 877.273.3747 to schedule a latte art or espresso training class with our trainers.