How to Make the Perfect Cappuccino

For all its ubiquity, the act of making coffee is an esoteric blend of art and science at its highest level. While it takes years of practice for an individual to become a competent barista, what better way to take the fast track to the top than with this video demonstration courtesy of Munchies, with 2010 World Barista Champion and Director of Training at Blue Bottle Coffee, Michael Phillips? Here, the coffee expert walks us through the entire process of making the perfect cappuccino, from the first step of warming up the cup all the way to adding the final aesthetic flourish with latte art — all within strict “parameters,” of course. Get schooled in the video above, and for more coffee education, check out this animation of all the different ways of brewing.