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How to Make Classic Cappuccino Espresso Drinks

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Ingredients

Adjust Servings:
2 ounces Espresso
4 ounces Milk Whole milk works best

How to Make Classic Cappuccino Espresso Drinks

  • 10 m
  • Serves 1
  • Easy

Ingredients

Directions

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Cappuccino means “little cap” which is named for the Capuchin order of monks who wore their iconic brown cloaks and had shaved heads. When a cappuccino is poured well, the outer dark brown cream layer surrounding the inner circle of white foam closely resembles the head of one of these monks.

The cappuccino, a classic coffee shop drink, is often confused with a latte. The difference between the two is that a cappuccino is only 6 ounces and has equal parts milk foam and steamed milk, while a latte has more steamed milk than foam and is traditionally 8 ounces.

 

Tools Needed

  • Espresso brewing device
  • Milk frother or a whisk and a glass

Steps

1
Done

Prepare Coffee

- Pour the espresso into a mug.

- Place the milk in a wide glass or glass jar and microwave on high power for 30 seconds until it is very hot but not boiling.
Alternatively, heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until very hot but not boiling, watching it carefully.

- Using a milk frother, froth the milk until you don't see any bubbles and you have a very thick froth, 20 to 30 seconds.

- Swirl the glass and lightly tap it on the counter repeatedly to pop the larger bubbles. Repeat this step as needed.

- Using a spoon to hold back the foam (it should be mostly foam), pour the milk into the espresso. Spoon the remaining foam on top.

2
Done

Notes

Cappuccinos are mostly foam when first made. However, the drink will quickly separate into equal parts steamed milk and foam after pouring, which makes for a traditional cappuccino. Try sprinkling some cocoa powder on top for a great twist to this classic drink!

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