come with me to try the @lentobarla x @savouryseb collab, the ‘lote latte 🌽☕️ so excited for two of my favs in the coffee community to come together and bring us this delicious drink 💛
be sure to follow them both! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
#coffee
We came together and made a drink that might surprise you! It’s sweet, smoky, and unexpected 🌾
@savouryseb x @lentobarla for one night only — this Friday, 5/8 from 5:00pm-9:00pm at @villagemarketco (5044 Durfee Ave. Pico Rivera, CA).
Any guesses on the drink?? 👀
vamos con cyn to @lentobarla pop up in Norwalk! so happy to come back here and try the hasta la raíz latte, their cafe de olla syrup is so different from others as it has a different flavor, yet balanced out well with the coffee and cream top, and the service is amazing, Eric is such a kind person and just makes the experience of coming to get a coffee that much better, definitely my favorite 🤩 be sure to check them out and support! 🤎 #coffee #vamosconcyn #lentobarla #coffeetime #coffeelover #coffeeaddict
BARISTA 101 with Lento Bar LA x Brain Goods World
Classic Espresso Drinks
Once you’ve mastered espresso and milk, you can make almost any classic coffee drink.
Macchiato, cortado, cappuccino, latte - even flat whites and gibraltars - all come down to two things: the ratio of espresso to milk and the amount of texture.
Lento uses microfoam texture across the board because it brings out the best in the espresso and highlights the roaster’s flavor profile in every cup.
#espressodrinks #coffeeeducation #classicespresso #baristatraining
BARISTA 101 with Lento Bar LA x Brain Goods World
How to Steam Milk
We’re breaking down the three key steps to perfect milk texture: introducing air, mixing it in, and heating to the right temperature.
Proper milk steaming is what gives your drinks that smooth, glossy microfoam and natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with espresso. From purging your steam wand to listening for that gentle hiss, every detail helps you get that silky, paint-like finish for latte art.
#howtosteammilk #coffeeeducation #baristatraining
BARISTA 101 with Lento Bar LA x Brain Goods World
Espresso Foundations: Pulling the Perfect Shot
Now that you’ve prepped your puck, it’s time to pull your shot.
In this lesson, we’re aiming for a 1:2 ratio- starting with 21 grams of coffee and pulling about 42 grams of espresso in roughly 20–30 seconds. But time and numbers are just the starting point. The real key is taste.
A balanced espresso should bring together sweetness, acidity, and a touch of bitterness, smooth, not harsh. Every coffee is different, so taste, adjust, and repeat until it’s dialed in.
#coffeeeducation #baristatraining #espressoshot
BARISTA 101 with Lento Bar LA x Brain Goods World
Setting the Foundation: From Dose to Tamp
Before you can pull a great shot, you need a solid prep routine.
In this Espresso Foundations lesson, we’re covering how to set up your espresso correctly- from choosing your dose based on basket size, to redistributing your grounds for even extraction, to tamping safely and consistently.
Each step affects how your espresso tastes and extracts, so mastering this workflow is key to consistent, balanced shots.
#coffeeeducation #baristatraining #homebaristas
BARISTA 101 with Lento Bar LA x Brain Goods World
In this Espresso Foundations lesson, we’re breaking down what it means to dial in.
Dialing in is the process of adjusting your three main variables: dose, yield, and time- until you get the best, most balanced espresso possible.
It’s how baristas fine-tune flavor, texture, and consistency so every shot tastes just right.
Think of it as finding your espresso’s sweet spot; not too bitter, not too sour, just perfectly dialed in.
#dialingin #coffeeeducation #barista101 #baristatraining
BARISTA 101 with Lento Bar LA x Brain Goods World
Next up in Espresso Foundations — what’s a recipe?
In espresso, a recipe isn’t about ingredients, it’s about balance. Your recipe is made up of three things:
Dose — how much ground coffee goes into your basket
Yield — how much espresso comes out
Time — how long it takes to extract
Together, these three numbers create your espresso formula. Adjusting any of them changes the flavor, body, and balance of your shot.
#homebasedbusinesses #coffeeeducation #baristatraining
BARISTA 101 with Lento Bar LA x Brain Goods World
Welcome to Espresso Foundations — your crash course in understanding what’s really happening behind the machine.
We’re kicking off the series with a big one: What is espresso?
Hint: it’s not a type of bean.
Espresso is a brewing method that uses pressure, water, and coffee in a specific ratio (usually 1:2) to create that rich, concentrated shot we all love. Mastering espresso means learning how to balance your dose, yield, and time- the trinity of dialing in.
Follow along for more short, easy-to-digest lessons for those just getting into coffee 😇
#coffeebasics #baristabasics #newtocoffee #baristatraining
