microfoam
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microfoam (countable and uncountable, plural microfoams)
- Foam consisting of very small bubbles, specifically as an element in the steamed milk used to make certain types of latte coffee.
- Coordinate term: macrofoam
- 2009, Roseane Santos, An Unashamed Defence of Coffee, page 188:
- When a barista steams the milk for a cappuccino, microfoam is created by introducing very tiny bubbles of air into the milk, giving the milk a velvety texture and sweetness.
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