Re: Frothing or shot first
I was wondering about that... wouldnt a smaller amount of liquid cool down much quicker than a large amount of liquid at the same temperature? (i do know that an espresso shot temperature is at a higher temp than steamed milk, but bear with me :P)
Whilst the espresso shot has a smaller surface area and wont be exposed to as much cooler temp air, wouldnt it cool down quicker than the steamed milk due to there being less liquid in contact with air so that there is i guess, less to cool down? (Thus more contact in terms of ratio of cooler temp to amount of liquid its exposed to?)
Does that make any sense? lol
I could be MASSIVELY wrong (and havent done physics in while..), just curious :P
The shot has a smaller surface area so will lose heat slower then a jug full of milk just left on the bench while you prepare your shot.
Whilst the espresso shot has a smaller surface area and wont be exposed to as much cooler temp air, wouldnt it cool down quicker than the steamed milk due to there being less liquid in contact with air so that there is i guess, less to cool down? (Thus more contact in terms of ratio of cooler temp to amount of liquid its exposed to?)
Does that make any sense? lol
I could be MASSIVELY wrong (and havent done physics in while..), just curious :P


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