Latte Or Cappuccino Recipe
Make Latte Or Cappuccino Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Espresso
Milk
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparing the Espresso
- 1
Grind the Coffee Beans
Using a burr grinder, grind 18g of espresso coffee beans to a fine consistency.
- 2
Brew the Espresso
In an espresso machine, brew the ground coffee with 240ml of water. This should take about 25-30 seconds to extract a rich shot of espresso.
Steaming the Milk
- 3
Heat the Milk
Pour 200ml of whole milk into a steaming pitcher and steam it using the steam wand of your espresso machine until it reaches about 65°C (150°F) and has a velvety texture.
- 4
Froth the Milk
Continue to froth the milk until it doubles in volume, creating a creamy microfoam.
Assembling the Drink
- 5
Combine Espresso and Milk
Pour the brewed espresso into a cup and gently add the steamed milk on top, holding back the foam with a spoon if making a latte or allowing some foam to rise if making a cappuccino.
- 6
Add Optional Toppings
Sprinkle cocoa powder or ground cinnamon on top, or add a drizzle of vanilla syrup according to your taste.
