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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Laura Honey

How to steam milk at home – with and without a steam wand

Textured milk in a jug bring poured into a cup to make latte art.

Practice makes perfect when you're learning how to steam milk. While it might not be an instant success, if you team some expert barista tips with a few weeks of practice, you'll be making silky, velvety milk for your lattes, cappuccino, and chai in no time. 

When it comes to making hot drinks at home, you have some method options. The most obvious way to steam milk is using a steam wand. All of the best espresso machines come with one of these. Some steam wands will be partially automated, but most require you to learn some technical skills from people like me, a former barista.

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