Description
Smooth Italian cappuccino blends rich espresso with silky milk foam, creating a luxurious morning ritual. Coffee enthusiasts savor this elegant beverage that embodies the heart of Mediterranean coffee culture and invites you to pause and indulge.
Ingredients
Scale
Main ingredients:
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) espresso
- 150–200 milliliters (5–6.7 fluid ounces) steamed foamed milk
Garnish:
- Cinnamon or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Position a heatproof 250ml mug and prepare an espresso shot, pouring it smoothly into the center of the vessel.
- Position the milk steaming pitcher at a precise angle, submerging the steam wand just beneath the milk’s surface without introducing cold air or creating disruptive splattering.
- Activate the steam mechanism, using controlled circular motions to generate a gentle whirlpool effect that naturally aerates and transforms the milk’s texture, gradually lowering the pitcher as the milk expands and develops a silky, voluminous foam.
- Monitor the milk’s progression, ensuring it reaches a velvety consistency with micro-bubbles that indicate optimal temperature and texture without scorching.
- Carefully tilt the steamed milk pitcher, allowing the liquid to cascade gently over the espresso from a low height, creating a harmonious layering effect where the denser milk seamlessly integrates beneath a cloud-like foam crown.
- Cultivate a pristine surface by maintaining distinct layers – a robust espresso foundation topped with a creamy, substantial foam dome that showcases the cappuccino’s classic architectural design.
- Optional: Delicately dust the foam’s surface with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon or cocoa powder, enhancing the beverage’s aromatic profile and visual appeal.
Notes
- Master the steam wand technique by keeping it just under the milk’s surface to create a smooth, creamy whirlpool effect without splattering.
- Achieve perfect milk foam by slowly pulling the jug downwards while spinning the milk, which helps create a luxurious texture.
- Pour milk gently from a low height to create distinct layers: espresso at the bottom, milk in the middle, and a velvety foam on top.
- Use minimal movement when pouring to maintain the classic cappuccino’s layered appearance and rich flavor profile.
- Optional: Enhance the drink’s aroma and presentation by lightly dusting cinnamon or cocoa powder over the foam.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal temperature and maintain the drink’s signature creamy, frothy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg