Cappuccino Coffee

How to make Cappuccino Coffee recipe - Most Italians drink their cappuccino in the mornings, but this classic breakfast coffee has now been adopted as an all-day drink worldwide. For many fans, the cappuccino represents the most harmonious ratio of coffee to milk.

ESPRESSO, DAIRY MILK, TEMP HOT, SERVES 2

Equipment:
2 medium cups
espresso machine
milk pitcher

Ingredients
1/2–3/4oz (16–20g) fine ground coffee
about 4–5fl oz (130–150ml) milk chocolate or cinnamon powder, optional

Method:
Warm your cups on top of your machine or by heating them with hot water, brew one shot/1fl oz (25ml) of espresso into each cup.

Steam the milk to about 140–150°F (60–65°C). Avoid scalding it. When the bottom of the pitcher is just too hot to touch, the milk is at a comfortable drinking temperature

Pour the milk over each espresso, maintaining an area of crema around the rim of the cup so that the first sip will have a strong coffee flavor. Aim for a 1/2in (1cm) layer of foam.

Using a shaker or a mini sieve, sprinkle over some chocolate or cinnamon powder, if desired.

Notes and Tips:
This recipe shows you how to make two cups, but it is easy enough to make one—you can use a single basket and/or single spout portafilter. If all else fails, you could always treat a friend to the spare espresso!

Cappuccino Coffee