Milk foam

Foam formation and microfoam physics

Foam formation and microfoam physics

How milk foam is created during steaming, the physics of microfoam, and why it’s essential for latte art and texture.

Milk composition: proteins, fats, lactose

Milk composition: proteins, fats, lactose

The chemical composition of milk—proteins, fats, and lactose—and how each contributes to texture, sweetness, and foam in coffee drinks.