Spinnaker007 Senior Member Joined: 24 Apr 2003 Posts: 1,775 Location: Chicago! Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Tue Jun 1, 2004, 6:49am Subject: Re: Coffee bean bag collecton
Thanks Corey.
I have not been able to pour a decent rosetta for the last few days, my wrist just wouldn't loosen up...This is one of the two I got with the Hines' beans, that is decent enough to post.
corey Senior Member Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 1,148 Location: Perth, Australia Expertise: Professional
Espresso: Synesso, Marzocco Grinder: Mazzer Robur
Posted Wed Jun 2, 2004, 1:52am Subject: Re: Coffee bean bag collecton
Steve, I've been having the same problem (well that and overflowing) so I got out my Schomer latte art vid and went into my shop and practised solidly for about two hours and I'm back in business baby! I can't wait until I have a digi camera then I will post some pics.
Posted Sun Jun 13, 2004, 1:31pm Subject: Re: Coffee bean bag collecton
Wow Steve, that rosetta is incredible. Your photographic composition and use of light in the photo is done well too!
How long did it take, do you suspect to be able to master the rosetta? Did you have any breakthroughs? How would you compare your pour technique to some of the videos on Coffeegeek?
I've got the hang of microfoam; it involves turning my francis X3 backwards (resevoir faces me) to monitor the hole on the frothing wand. I can now get bubble-less white chrome. And after seeing this last photo of yours, I just ordered the 12oz latté art pitcher from espressosupply! (WLL doesn't ship to Canada, I believe).
Spinnaker007 Senior Member Joined: 24 Apr 2003 Posts: 1,775 Location: Chicago! Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Mon Jun 14, 2004, 7:53am Subject: Re: Coffee bean bag collecton
Hi Jimmy,
I hope you had a nice weekend...The embarrassing truth is that I am a point-and-click photographer.
I think it took me about 2 months to get over the hump. The feeling of seeing my first Rosetta was exhilarating. I pumped my fists in the air as if I had beat M. Schumacher, and won the Monte Carlo Grand Prix! My ability to pour latte art is a direct result of the tremendous help from Rob (RBH1515) and Billy (xristrettox). Without their insights, I would still be in the dark.
My take on the latte art for any starters, is first to use a 10oz ~ 12oz cup. Why? It is because bigger cups allow you ample time to pour, and not being “rushed” as in the smaller cups.
Use 2% or whole milk initially. They work better than non-fat or skim milk. Stretch to 70 ~ 75 degree. It may seem low, but the latte art looks best and silky when not over-stretched.
Once you are able to pour latte art consistently, then move on to the smaller cups. That goes the same with milk, start with 2% or whole then switch to the milk you drink regularly after you have perfected your pouring technique.
I wiggle the pitcher when the cup is ½ ~ ¾ full, but most of the time I start to wiggle when it is ½ full. I also keep the pitcher close to the cup. I would say my pouring technique is similar to those clips you see on this site.
My camera has silent movie mode, but I am not sure if I am able to attach a large file with my Yahoo or Hotmail accounts. I can always try, if you need to see me pouring one.
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