It is common practice for baristas to be taught to use their sense of touch and sound to determine when a pitcher of milk has reached the correct heat. While these are important skills to have, this opens the door to inconsistency. When serving coffee (especially in a commercial setting) it is imperative that you serve a consistent product, that way customers can come to rely on you to serve them the same brew each time.
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How to Use a Thermometer When Frothing Milk for Latte and Cappuccino
A Thermometer allows you to know exactly when your milk is at the perfect temperature for consumption. When heating or 'stretching' milk it is important to understand the way milk can react to temperatures. Milk has a lower boiling temperature than water, when milk boils it destroys the natural sweetness and introduces an undesirable taste. This is why overheating of milk should be avoided. Some important temperature points to keep in mind.