Getting the perfect temperature for your milk.
The temperature of your milk is so important. When it’s correct, it’s sweet and silky and compliments your coffee. When it’s bad it can taste cooked and yucky. People often describe this as burnt milk.
You want your milk between 55-70 degrees, which can be hard to tell just by touch. Any hotter than that and the proteins in the milk begin to break down and you lose all the sweetness. Too cold and you’re left with a lukewarm cup of gross.
So when you steam, you just want to aim for this optimal temperature, and then turn off the steam wand. It’s that easy. This means you’ll get the same great milk every time without all the guesswork.
Correct Milk Temperature
Different milk has different optimum temperature for the perfect taste and texture.
If your milk temperature is under, it'll be warm and with little texture. If your milk temperature is over, the milk is heated for too long and will have a burnt taste with all texture lost. Refer to the following for the best temperature for your milk.
- Full and skim milk: 60-65°C
- Almond milk: 55-65°C
- Soy milk: 55-60°C
- Coconut milk: 65-70°C
