Well, we always wondered how that was done...
A couple of weeks ago, some members of Creative Cakes' staff went to Intelligentsia Coffee for training on how to make espresso and steamed milk beverages. Jesse, education director at Intelligentsia, showed us how to make a perfect heart with steamed milk. So, what's up with the coffee training? In case you haven't heard, this Spring we are opening a French-inspired café as an addition to our current bakery operation. We'll be offering the same great Intelligentsia coffee we've always had - PLUS, we'll have cappuccino, latte drinks and blended iced coffees, as well!
This month, we are featuring El Gallo Organic Breakfast Blend, described on Intelligentsia's website as "...rounder in mouthfeel with a smooth, candied sweetness. Flavors of citrus and stone fruits meet hints of creamy nougat and caramel, making a thoroughly enjoyable first cup of the day." Sounds like the perfect accompaniment to baked goods to us. C'mon in and warm up with a delicious cup of coffee!
Steamed milk is the end result of milk being exposed to high pressured steam from an espresso machine, also known as a latte machine. It is made by introducing steam gradually into milk until the natural fats within it expand to create 'micro-foam', a layer of very small milk bubbles.
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