milk foam
Steamed dairy bubbles
Milk foam is the frothy layer of aerated milk that tops espresso drinks like cappuccinos and lattes.
It's created by introducing steam or air into milk, which stretches the proteins and creates tiny bubbles.
Baristas distinguish between dry foam (stiff, with larger bubbles) and microfoam (velvety, with barely visible bubbles): The latte art depends on properly textured milk foam.
- frothMass of small bubbles
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- latte artDecorative espresso topping
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- flat whiteEspresso with steamed microfoam
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- coffeeespresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato, americano
- boba teaboba, tapioca pearls, pearls, brown sugar, tapioca
- foamshaving cream, Styrofoam, meringue, whipped cream, mousse
- airy foodsmousse, souffle, meringue, whipped cream, chiffon cake
- fizzfizz, effervescence, carbonation, bubbles, sparkle
- latte arttulip, swan, fern, leaf pattern, free pour
milk foamsteamed milk
Heat-aerated dairy liquid
heavy cream · whole milk · condensed milk · milk · half-and-half
milk foamblack coffee
Unadorned brewed beverage
espresso · Americano · straight shot · drip coffee · cold brew
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