Milchkännchen Heritage Line

• Milk jug to match the ECM Heritage Line
• Capacity of 450 ml
• Brushed copper look
• Scale for reading the capacity on the inside

For latte art with style

The ECM Heritage Line milk jug completes the ECM Heritage Line design collection. The copper look goes perfectly with the corresponding machines, which come with copper accents. The ECM milk jug is ideal for foaming and pouring latte art motifs. Decisive for this is on the one hand the spout, which has a geometry between pointed and round and is therefore suitable for both fine and coarser motifs. On the other hand, ECM has given the milk jug a slight bevel at the top, which ensures that the tip can be brought particularly close to the surface of the drink. The closer to the surface you pour, the clearer the white milk froth becomes visible. The handle also sits particularly well in the hand, which is a decisive advantage for delicate movements. The 450ml size is perfect for medium sized milk drinks. For latte art, the milk jug should not be too full when pouring, in order to get as horizontally as possible to the surface.

Latte art tips

There are a couple of things to consider when getting started with pouring latte art. The milk, or vegetable alternative, should be foamed as finely as possible. The right technique is important for this. After a short brewing phase, during which air is mixed in, the steam wand should be lowered deeper into the milk to start a circulation that breaks the air bubbles into tiny air bubbles. Pouring the milk into the espresso is also divided into two phases. First, with the cup held at an angle, some milk should be mixed into the crema from a distance of about five centimetres. The right distance ensures that the milk sinks under the crema instead of showing on the surface. This creates a beautiful brown canvas. In the second phase, the corresponding motif is cast from as close a distance as possible. The popular heart is recommended to start with. This should be poured in the middle of the drink to create a kidney-shaped blob. Finally, draw centrally through the blob, increasing the distance to form a heart.