How to make cappuccino coffee at home
Intro
A cappuccino is an espresso-based coffee drink made with steamed milk foam that originated in Austria and was later developed in Italy. The drink can be made using cream instead of milk, non-dairy milk replacements, and cinnamon or chocolate powder as a flavor.
Ingredients for cappuccino coffee
- 2 espresso shots (2 ounces)
- 4 ounces (½ cup) fresh whole milk or
- 2 espresso shots (2 ounces)
- 4 ounces (½ cup) fresh whole milk or You can also use oat milk
Instructions
- Make the espresso: Use an espresso machine or manual espresso maker to make two shots of espresso and pour it into a mug.
- Steaming method (espresso machine): Place the milk in a pitcher. Hold the steaming wand just below the surface of the milk until it doubles in size and is very foamy. Lower the steaming wand slightly until the milk reaches 150 degrees Fahrenheit (use a thermometer).
- OR, heat the milk to scalding and foam it (without espresso machine): Heat the milk to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hot to the touch but not simmering. Measure with a food thermometer, or you can approximate by testing with your finger. whisk to froth the milk until it’s very foamy. For a cappuccino you’ll want a good amount of froth: you’re going for ⅓ espresso, ⅓ steamed milk and ⅓ foam. We highly recommend reading How to Froth Milk if this is your first time frothing. For the French press method, note that it’s useful to have at least 1 cup to have more milk to work with: this makes enough for 2 drinks.
- Serve: Swirl the milk container a few times. Pour milk and foam into center of the espresso.