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How A French Press Is Key To Prepping Milk For Latte Art By Nick Rivera Aug. 28, 2025 5:39 pm EST

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Making latte art is a skill that many baristas have to spend plenty of time on to get right. The designs can vary from simple to complex, and there are countless methods for making different styles. However, one thing that is always required is the foamy milk with which you make your patterns.

A TikTok from @ethanrodecoffee explains that, while some might think you need an espresso machine to create frothy milk, it can easily be done for much cheaper by using a French press. While the Ikea French press that he mentions is more like $10 rather than $5, it's still an affordable way to get perfectly frothy mi

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