Chapter 5 - Undertake Milk Texturing Process Formative Activities

Activity 2: Practical Activity

STEAM MILK FOR A SHORT MACCHIATO

Under your trainer’s observation, prepare textured milk to add to the espresso extracted in Chapter 4, Activity 2 for a short macchiato.

Follow the steps below:

1. Select the appropriate type of milk.

2. Check your organisation’s recipes and pour the appropriate amount of milk into a prepared milk foaming jug.

3. Purge the steam wand before use.

4. Steam the milk in the jug until it is ready with the following indicators:

• Hissing sound of milk
• Volume of milk

5. Tap and swirl the textured milk.