It's Coffee Week here at Tom's Guide, where we're bringing you reviews of all the top gear, and some barista-approved tips on how to get the most out of your existing setup.
Because I'm our resident coffee expert, I've embarked on my own journey of becoming a certified barista. When I did my Specialty Coffee Association course, I learned a lot of tips and tricks that can step up your brewing process. But when it comes to latte art, I've found that you just need to put the hours (and espresso, and milk...) in.
That's ok if you're churning out multiple lattes a day, but if you want to accelerate your latte art journey with your home espresso machine, there's a simple trick they taught me at barista school which you might want to know. And the best bit? No espresso or milk is wasted.
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