Super milk, sometimes called barista milk, has more protein than the regular product, and it is extra fatty and extra creamy. What’s more, it produces a microfoam with an exceptional porcelain sheen — excellent for latte art.
Producers like Straus Family Creamery began making the extra rich milk just in the last year as coffee shops compete for the best tasting cappuccinos. It’s still a fairly underground product. You’re unlikely to find it at the big national chains or a grocery store, but stumble into the right local joint and you could be in for a creamy treat.
“It may be the richest milk I’ve tasted in the U.S., and it pairs beautifully with the coffee,” said Andrew Barnett, owner of Linea Caffe in San Francisco, which uses the barista milk from Straus. The shop sells a 12-ounce latte for $5. “Consumers actually can tell the difference — there’s a reason why some coffee shops have long lines.”
