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MoniqueTea
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Posted Fri Jul 18, 2008, 4:27am
Subject: Introduction
 

Hi all,
My very first post, I am not too sure if there is a section for 'hello' posts.  Sorry cofee people but I do not drink coffee, but i would love to learn about it all, I am very interested in the latte art, and hope to be able to creat fun images one day.
Anyways... HI...
Monique
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BaristaKim
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Posted Fri Jul 18, 2008, 6:24pm
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Hi Monique~!
Let me the first to say a BIG WELCOME to the coffeegeek forums.
I think all of us on the forums will be glad to answer any curious questions of yours. ^^
Have you started working at a cafe yet?
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MoniqueTea
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Posted Sun Jul 20, 2008, 8:10pm
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Thanks for your welcome Baristakim...
:)

I will start working in a cafe in about 3 months (thats when it will open)... not too fancy coffee though.. just caps and lattes.
Ok here are a few Q's for you...
Can you the coffee art on a hot choc? (choc art :) )
Also what is the sauce used for decorating? is it the same stuff they use in milkshakes?
thanks...
Monique
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BaristaKim
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Posted Mon Jul 21, 2008, 6:20am
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Hey hey~!
yes you can pour latte art, or do etching art on a hot choc ^^...
the stuff i used (i no longer do etching much) is more of a thick chocolate sauce made from chocolate powder, make sure it isnt too thick or it will just literally sink. :P
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danaS
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Posted Mon Jul 21, 2008, 6:35pm
Subject: Re: Introduction
 

Hey Monique and Welcome!

You can do latte art on hot chocs, not much different from latte art really...I use belgium hot choc "powder" (yummy), mix it with a little hot watter, then add the milk as usual for free pour latte art.  Also, you can add the choc powder first then add the milk for a more defined latte art.  

If you want any photos of hot choc latte art, email me and I can send them to you!

Cheers,

Dana

PS You can do the same trick with putting the powder on first for the cappas as well, for a different look on your latte art!  :)
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MoniqueTea
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Posted Tue Jul 22, 2008, 3:37am
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Thanks for the ups on the hot chocs.
I would love some pics Dana, :) thanks.

I will have to try the chocolate sauce with the powder  too Baristakim, is there not a commercial one available for just such use as well?
:)
Mon
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Posted Fri Jul 25, 2008, 6:32pm
Subject: Re: Introduction
 

MoniqueTea Said:

Hi all,
My very first post, I am not too sure if there is a section for 'hello' posts.  Sorry cofee people but I do not drink coffee, but i would love to learn about it all, I am very interested in the latte art, and hope to be able to creat fun images one day.
Anyways... HI...
Monique

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Are you impressed to know coffee in terms of latte art only?

 
Peter in Beijing
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http://www.kaffa.cn/
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I have got a new website, just started to establish.  If you have any question or suggestion, let me know and it is mostly appreciated.
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Posted Sat Jul 26, 2008, 4:10am
Subject: Re: Introduction
 

pstam Said:

Are you impressed to know coffee in terms of latte art only?

Posted July 25, 2008 link

Nothing wrong with being interested in Latte art only, Peter...horses for courses I say :)

Welcome Monique!
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pstam
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Posted Sat Jul 26, 2008, 10:29am
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Sorry, but the problem may come from "only".

 
Peter in Beijing
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I have got a new website, just started to establish.  If you have any question or suggestion, let me know and it is mostly appreciated.
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MoniqueTea
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Posted Mon Jul 28, 2008, 5:50pm
Subject: Re: Introduction
 

oooooh... have I induced a caffine fueled spat? he he he....
I am interested in a bit more than the art side of it all, but it is the most interesting for me. I am opening up a cupcake shop at the end of the year, and would love to be able to impress with making not only a great cup of coffee but also a pretty one!
I am in Central Queensland, and here we have plenty of places that serve coffee, and none that go out of there way to impress. Since checking out some of the features on this site, I have taken notice of those in the industry, and the way they work their coffee machines.
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