<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Latte &amp; Loom — Drinks &amp; Syrups</title><description>Coffee syrup recipes, lattes, cold foams, and seasonal drinks.</description><link>https://latteandloom.com/</link><language>en</language><item><title>What Size Milk Pitcher for Latte Art at Home</title><link>https://latteandloom.com/drinks/what-size-milk-pitcher-for-latte-art-at-home/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://latteandloom.com/drinks/what-size-milk-pitcher-for-latte-art-at-home/</guid><description>A clear guide to choosing a 12 oz, 16 oz, or 20 oz milk pitcher for latte art. 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