Coffee School: Milk Steaming and Latte Art

There's no replacement for practice, but this class certainly sets you on the right path and provides a lot of helpful pointers. I got the class for free as part of a promotion, and I'm glad I watched it. There is a lot of content on YouTube also, but it's not always as clear or direct.

Loving this series

Almost 3 yrs I was doing it wrong... Now perfect every time... Excellent course. I have a few ideas how to greatly enhance customer satisfaction /delight.

The course felt like it stopped too short. It ended right when they were making the final design. I’ve since found other courses that provided more detail and were a little more helpful.

Great intro class! Highly recommend for new espresso enthusiasts

I thought the milk steaming suggestions were good and it has improved my overall milk texture making the capability of doing nice looking latte Art possible. I would have loved to seen more art created from the start of pour all the way to the end. Often, that part of the process was cut short in an effort to give verbal suggestions. I’m much more of a visual learner and will have to check out more online videos. All in all, the course was very well worth the course fee. In all honesty, I have a bit of a hand tremor and sometimes I make a perfect heart and at other times, it looks like a nuclear blast mushroom cloud. My consistency stinks!

This class was full of excellent instruction. I have never steamed milk before or poured latte art, and I was able to understand the process as well as prepare the coffee beans and pull shots which I have never done either. It’s worth every the cost of admission for sure.

A FaceTime video would be much more helpful. I’m not any better at making latte art.

I can't access it. I've been so busy, but wanted to see it this weekend.

Pretty much a summary of all that’s readily available on you tube. Nothing new. Still can’t do art

The video was great- helpful in achieving the desired microfoam. Will take much practice to achieve latte art but the "dot" is sufficient for me. Thank you!

It was a very good event for me, learned a lot.

Enjoyed the class - well presented and easy to follow

What a great customer service! Always here to assist and fast!!!

Fantastic!!!

Well presented and clear.

A solid overview of techniques

Easy to follow and very helpful!! My milk foam has improved greatly

Great class with very thorough explanations!

Sam is an awesome instructor. She corrected my improper techniques and now I'm able to make latte art much more consistently. Although vids on youtube are free, there's a lot of misinformation out there. This course was totally worth the cost. I wish I had signed up sooner.

This was a great course and hit the sweet spot of great information without overkill. I'm more than a novice but not the "coffee nerd" that my son is. The course videos with Sam Pinkerton were easy to watch, short, and well edited. I run an online video course in medical education and appreciated the production efforts to make the course look easy and flow seamlessly. The one-on-one at the end was worth the price of the course.

Provided much more detail than any video on YouTube, plus having the ability to comment and have questions answered was great. Make sure to film yourself making a coffee to analyze with Sam during the included 1:1. She provided great, and very detailed, individual feedback as we watched the video.

I’ve long been able to steam milk well, but no matter how many YouTube videos I watched, I couldn’t get the knack of latte art. Sam’s step-by-step instruction and explanations along with the practice sheet allowed me to quickly master the skills. Being able to re-watch select “chapters” of the class was key for me as I practiced. This course is a screaming bargain. Highly recommended.

There are a ton of helpful videos about steaming milk and latte art available at no cost, so why take the plunge and purchase this class? I asked myself that question and then realized that despite watching many videos, I still struggled getting the outcomes I wanted. That led to registering for this class and I could not be happier!

Everything about this course is top notch, from the production quality to the clarity of instruction, the great balance between a focus on what's essential and sufficient depth, and the overall tone. You will learn not only "what" to do, but "why", you'll gain a deeper grounding in the science and techniques of milk steaming, and you'll build confidence as you progress step by step. Sam is an absolutely outstanding instructor, and her expertise and passion for imparting her knowledge are obvious. I had the opportunity for a follow-up conversation with Sam to discuss a few specific questions I had, and she quickly diagnosed my struggle, gave me practical tips to start practicing immediately, and offered to have a follow up chat if necessary. Needless to say, I heartily recommend this class, and look forward to taking advantage of the other training programs offered by Clive Coffee. This modest investment will yield exponential returns in my enjoyment of my espresso machine and crafting drinks for friends, family, and me!

This was money well spent. When investing in a costly espresso machine, it makes sense to become comfortable using it. That is exactly what the classes and the live follow up with Sam did. I still go back to my classes to refresh myself on issues, etc.

I'm an espresso beginner and had taken the Intro to Espresso course prior to this class. I similarly highly recommend this course as well. I learned a few simple tips and tricks that improved my milk steaming abilities right away.

I really enjoyed this course and thought the instructor was excellent. I really appreciated the close up views and the details. I can't wait to try out what I learned to see if it actually made a difference in my Latte Art! Thanks for offering this. I'd love the next level class in Latte Art as well...