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Ingredients
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Espresso Base
Foamed Milk
Toppings (Optional)
Method
Prepare Espresso
- 1
Grind Coffee Beans
Using a coffee grinder, grind 18g of espresso coffee beans to a fine consistency.
- 2
Brew Espresso
Using an espresso machine, brew the ground coffee with 60ml of water to extract a rich espresso shot.
Foam the Milk
- 3
Heat Milk
In a small saucepan or microwave, heat 150ml of whole milk until it is hot but not boiling.
- 4
Froth Milk
Using a milk frother or steam wand, froth the heated milk until it is creamy and has a velvety texture with microfoam.
Assemble the Cappuccino
- 5
Combine Espresso and Milk
Pour the freshly brewed espresso into a coffee cup, then gently spoon the frothed milk over the espresso, allowing the foam to sit on top.
- 6
Add Toppings
If desired, sprinkle cocoa powder or ground cinnamon on top of the foam and add sugar to taste.
