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Screeching steam wand: what am I doing wrong?

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Ingrid Solberg
Level 1 ·

The moment I open the steam valve it screams, and my milk gets big bubbles. Tip too deep? Too shallow?

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  1. Carmen ReyesLevel 7 ·

    What milk are you using? Some barista blends make this so much easier.

  2. Kiara DasLevel 4 ·

    Start a little higher so the milk sinks under the crema, then drop in close.

  3. Ivy SchultzLevel 5 ·

    Wiggle a bit slower and the layers will tighten up.

  4. Eva ArmstrongLevel 6 ·

    Your milk looks slightly thick. Try stretching for a second less.

  5. Mila WalshLevel 1 ·

    Practice with water and a drop of dish soap. Cheap way to drill the motion.

  6. Gemma LambertLevel 4 ·

    Swirl and tap the pitcher right before you pour to keep the milk glossy.

    1. Ingrid SolbergLevel 1 ·

      That worked! Thank you.

  7. Lucia MalikLevel 4 ·

    The pull-through at the end is the hardest part, and yours is crisp.