Love latte? Loathe spending your hard-earned money on it? Well, learning how to make your own latte could save you lots of money down the road. Even though those frothy beverages are well worth large sums of money, it would be even more fulfilling if you could make one at home, exactly how you like them. All you really need to know to become an your own barista are the basic steps on how to make a latte. Once you’ve mastered the basics, then you can perfect the process on your own. Soon your friends will be stopping by more often!
The first step of the process of making the perfect latte is making the perfect espresso. The first part to this step is grinding your espresso beans properly. If you don’t grind them finely enough, your grounds will be too coarse. The end result will be espresso that is watery and weak tasting. On the other side, if you grind your espresso beans too much, your grinds will be too fine and could potentially clog the machine. Your espresso will then be bitter and too strong. Why even spend the time and money on a grinder? Grinding your own espresso beans fresh before each use, using a special espresso grinder or burr grinder, is...