steamed milk

Frothed dairy beverage

Steamed milk is milk that has been heated and aerated using pressurized steam, typically from an espresso machine.

The process creates a warm, slightly frothy texture with a thin layer of microfoam on top.

Steamed milk is the base for lattes and other espresso drinks, distinguished from frothed milk by having less foam and a silkier consistency.

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temperature and preparation method

steamed milkraw milk

Unheated, unhomogenized dairy liquid

fresh milk · unpasteurized milk · whole milk

temperature/preparation method

steamed milkice cream

Churned frozen dairy dessert

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G