Step 1

Pour cold milk into a metal steaming pitcher, about a third full

Step 2

Release steam from the steaming wand for two seconds to eliminate any residual water

Step 3

Dip the tip of the steaming wand into milk and start frothing. As the foam rises and the volume of milk increases, lower the pitcher, always keeping the tip submerged and tilted to create a vortex. Do not mix unnecessarily (i.e. let the natural circulating action do the work)

Step 4

Continue steaming until the milk reaches 65 degrees (check via probe-style kitchen thermometer) and its volume doubles

Step 5

Tap the base of the pitcher firmly on the countertop to compress the foam

Step 6

Prepare an espresso in a large cup (ideally, a cappuccino cup)

Step 7

Pour the foamed milk directly into the cup, first aiming for the center, then continuing in a circular motion out toward the rim

Step 8

Operate the steam one more time to eliminate any remaining milk residue