How to make cappuccino at home

The original Italian drink has spread all over the world and is firmly rooted in many countries. Cappuccino is loved for its layered structure - strict espresso combined with delicate milk foam will not leave indifferent even the most sophisticated connoisseur of an invigorating drink. However, cooking it is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. Cappuccino may include cinnamon, vanillin or chocolate, depending on taste preferences. Consider the basic and most delicious recipes for a drink based on ground and instant coffee.

Cappuccino making technology

The technique includes several stages, which it makes sense to disassemble step by step. You can make a cappuccino using either a turk or a full-fledged coffee machine.

Step number 1. Brewing espresso
As mentioned earlier, cappuccino is a mixture of soft milk foam and a base - pure black coffee, or espresso.

You can carry out the procedure in a Turk, coffee maker or cezve, it all depends on what you have at hand. The difficulty may lie in the selection of grain, you need a composition marked "100% arabica".

In the case of a coffee machine, special difficulties should not arise: pour ground coffee into the compartment, pour in water, wait for the result.

If you decide to brew espresso in a Turk, make ground coffee of medium roast (grade 3-4), pour a little water. Put on a slow fire, simmer for 3 minutes, then transfer the burner to medium power.

Do not allow coffee to boil, otherwise the drink will begin to bitter. Observe the contents, when the foam appears, remove the Turk from the stove.

Wait until the foam drops, then put the appliance on fire again. Repeat simple manipulations 4-7 times. The more procedures you perform, the stronger the espresso will be.

Step number 2. Cooking foam
The best option for making foam is whipping natural whole milk. However, many barists do not adhere to this technology, mixing a dairy product with heavy cream. You can do the same.

In order not to have difficulty whipping milk into a dense thick foam, choose a product with a high degree of fat content. If your coffee machine is equipped with a tap for whipping milk, use it.

Those who are not so lucky can beat milk with a whisk, a mixer, a French press, a blender, pre-heating it. You may have to make some effort, but it's worth it. The output should be a thick foam without large bubbles.

If after whipping the foam begins to fall off, it means that you did not complete the procedure. Follow the steps 2-3 more times until the product assumes the desired density. When this happens, tap the bottom of the container on a flat surface so that the large bubbles rise up and burst.

Step number 3. The process of combining espresso with foam
Prepare a ceramic or porcelain bowl in advance in which your drink will be located. Rinse the container with cool boiling water based on filtered water, the mug should be hot.

Transfer the espresso there, so that the container is filled by 2/3, wait 1 minute. Take a bowl with foam, scoop up the whipped composition with a spoon and carefully lay it on top of black coffee. At will, you can keep the ratio 1: 1, but this is not for everybody. After adding foam, in no case do not mix the contents.

About 40% of coffee makers prefer to add milk along with foam to the drink. In this situation, the cup is filled with each component in equal amounts. For example, 50 ml is initially infused. espresso, then comes 50 ml.hot milk, after that the top (1/3 cup) is filled with foam to the brim.

There is another technique for mixing the composition with milk. Initially, a thick foam with milk is poured into the bowl so that the container is 2/3 full. Then, 1/3 of the espresso is poured into the middle in a thin stream.

Practical recommendations

Professional barists experienced some tricks for making cappuccino at home. They will help you get the perfect drink in taste and texture.

1. Give preference only to natural milk. If possible, use a homemade cow or purchased with a fat content of 3.2%. In cases when you add cream to a cappuccino, buy a product with a fat content of 27-30%.
2. Particular attention should be paid to the content of granulated sugar in coffee. According to the real Italian technology, a hat (foam) is sprinkled with sand, but if you wish, you can mix it with espresso until the milk component is infused.
3. It is important to remember forever that the temperature of the ingredients to be combined should be relatively equal. As a result, it is necessary to heat the espresso, milk and cup one at a time before the connection process.
4. You can mix cappuccino with alcoholic drinks such as rum, liquor, cognac or whiskey. These ingredients intervene until the foam combines with espresso, that is, they pour into black coffee.
5. Lovers of sweets are advised to sprinkle a cappuccino frothy cap with cinnamon, chocolate chips or vanilla. It will not be superfluous to add the Marshmallow marshmallow, which is so hidden in the mouth.

How to make Chocolate Cappuccino

There are many variations of an invigorating drink. One of the most delicious is cappuccino based on chocolate chips.

• ground black coffee - 35-40 gr. (approximately 2 tsp)
• cream (fat content 26–32%, not lower) - 215 ml.
• chocolate chips - 25 gr.
• granulated sugar (preferably cane) - 20 gr.

1. Brew espresso in the usual way using a turkish machine or automatic coffee machine.
2. Pour the cream into a glass container, heat them in the microwave until bubbles form (boil). It is necessary to bring the dairy product to the same temperature as the espresso.
3. After heating, whip the cream into a thick foam in a convenient way (whisk, blender, mixer, etc.). Pour the composition into the bowl with espresso, move along the edge of the container.
4. Sprinkle sugar on top (you can use vanilla) and chocolate chips.

How to make cappuccino with cinnamon

The main feature of preparing a drink of this kind is the optimal ratio of ground cinnamon to the main components. It is important to clearly follow the instructions and not exceed the proportions, otherwise the cappuccino will turn out to be sugary.

• ground coffee - 35 gr.
• whole fat milk - 210 ml.
• granulated sugar - optional, to taste
• ground cinnamon - 2 pinches

1. First you need to make espresso. Place ground coffee in a turk, fill it with water and put on medium heat. Do not bring to a boil, when the first bubbles appear, immediately remove from the burner. Repeat 4 times, no more.
2. Pour milk into a bowl, whisk with a mixer. If there is no mixer, prepare thick foam in a blender. It is important that it does not fall, otherwise the cappuccino will turn out not so tasty. After whipping, heat the milk to a temperature of 75-80 degrees.
3. Pour the espresso into a pre-cooked bowl, spoon out a cap of foam. Sprinkle on top with two pinches of cinnamon, add sugar if necessary.

How to make instant coffee cappuccino

Not everyone has a professional or amateur coffee machine, Turk or cezve. For such people, experienced housewives, through trial and error, developed a simple technology for making cappuccino at home.

• instant coffee - 45 gr.
• milk - 150-170 ml.
• liquid cream - 35 ml.
• cinnamon, cocoa powder, vanillin, or grated chocolate
• granulated sugar to taste

1. Take a ceramic or porcelain mug, pour in the milk so that it is three quarters full.
2. Next, prepare an enamel pan, pour milk into it, heat it in a water bath, stirring constantly. Do not allow the composition to boil, when the first bubbles appear, immediately turn off the stove.
3. In a separate mug, pour instant coffee in one standard portion, then add the same amount of coffee to get a full espresso.
4. Pour granulated sugar (preferably cane) based on your taste. Now add 10-15 ml. boiling water for better dissolution of the granules, mix. If the granules do not dissolve well, dilute them more strongly with water.
5. Pour in a mug of hot, not boiled milk, do not exceed the amount, so as not to suppress the taste of coffee. The stronger the invigorating drink, the more milk you will need, and vice versa. In cases where you prefer cold coffee, you do not need to warm the milk.
6. Pour in a small amount of cream while stirring the product. You will see how the foam begins to rise, after this moment stir the coffee in the mug with two teaspoons.
7. Sprinkle the foam with vanilla sugar, grated chocolate or cocoa, chopped nuts (almonds, nutmeg, etc.). Enjoy an economical and incredibly delicious cappuccino.

It’s easy to make cappuccino at home, if you have practical knowledge regarding the basic technology. Use the basic recipe, make an invigorating drink with the addition of grated chocolate or cinnamon (can be replaced with vanilla sugar). Consider the method of making cappuccino based on instant coffee, it does not present any special difficulties. Add components as you like, experiment.

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