But for a truly luscious latte with perfect art, ask for skim milk every time. And hey, if you want to see the difference for yourself, here's a coffee expert's advice on making latte art at home.

Latte art comes down to two main components: The artistic skills of the barista and properly steamed milk. There's a lot of science that goes into the latter. According to an in-depth primer from ...

Low-fat milk, also called reduced-fat milk, is available in two varieties: 2% and 1%. These milks still contain some fat, but not as much as the 3.25% of whole milk.

The take away: The different protein content of different milks consequently affects each milk’s ability to maintain that frothy foam decorating your latte [2]. Whole milk results in a thicker, ...