Milk Steaming Timer

Step-by-step steaming phases for espresso drinks. Pick your drink, steam to the prompt.

Target: 60–65°C / 140–150°FSilky microfoam, barely visible on the surface.

Blast steam briefly to clear condensation from the wand.

Latte Steaming Phases

Total30s
1Purge3s · fixed

Blast steam briefly to clear condensation from the wand.

2Stretch4s

Tip just below the surface — introduce a small amount of air. Listen for a gentle hiss.

3Texture12s

Lower the tip deeper. Roll the milk in a whirlpool to create velvety microfoam.

4Heat11s

Keep rolling until the pitcher feels too hot to hold comfortably. Stop before it screams.