Hot Cappuccino Recipe

Time15m

Serves1

Double shot of espresso and steamed milk topped with foam.

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Ingredients

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1
Brew the Espresso
Grind 14 grams of espresso coffee beans to a fine consistency. Using an espresso machine, add the ground coffee to the portafilter and tamp it down firmly. Attach the portafilter to the machine and brew with 60 ml of hot water to extract a double shot of espresso.

2
Steam the Milk
Pour 200 ml of milk into a steaming pitcher. Use the steam wand of your espresso machine to steam the milk until it reaches about 65-70°C (149-158°F) and has a velvety microfoam texture. Be careful not to scald the milk.

3
Combine and Serve
In a pre-warmed cappuccino cup, pour the freshly brewed double shot of espresso. Gently pour the steamed milk over the espresso, allowing the foam to rise to the top. Optionally, sprinkle with cocoa powder or cinnamon, and add sugar to taste.