10-Minute Cappuccino
Silky espresso crowned with velvety steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam — the classic Italian coffee drink that tastes like a café in your kitchen. Takes less time than the barista line.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 140
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pull two shots of espresso into a warm 8–10 oz cup.
Step 2
Pour cold whole milk into a metal pitcher, filling to about 1 inch below the rim.
Step 3
Submerge a steam wand or frother tip 1/4 inch below the surface of the milk. Turn heat to medium-high.
Step 4
Steam until milk is hot and foamy, about 60 seconds. You should hear a soft hiss and feel the pitcher get too hot to touch.
Step 5
Tap the pitcher on the counter to break large bubbles and swirl gently to create a glossy microfoam.
Step 6
Pour steamed milk into the espresso, holding back foam with a spoon. Top with a thin layer of microfoam and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or Moka pot
- 8–10 oz ceramic or glass cup
- metal milk pitcher (12–20 oz)
- steam wand or milk frother
- spoon
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