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Ingredients
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Espresso
Froth and Milk
Method
Preparing Espresso
- 1
Grind the Coffee
Grind 18g of espresso coffee beans to a fine consistency.
- 2
Prepare the Espresso
Using an espresso machine, brew the ground coffee with 60ml of water to extract a rich espresso shot. This should take about 25-30 seconds.
Frothing the Milk
- 3
Heat the Milk
In a small saucepan, heat 150ml of whole milk over medium heat until it's hot but not boiling, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Assembling the Cappuccino
- 5
Combine Espresso and Milk
Pour the freshly brewed espresso into a coffee cup. Gently pour the frothed milk over the espresso, allowing the foam to sit on top.
- 6
Optional Garnish
Sprinkle cocoa powder or cinnamon on top of the froth for extra flavor, if desired.