Perfect Cappuccino
Espresso topped with velvety steamed milk and a whisper of foam—the classic Italian way. Takes 5 minutes, tastes like a café.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 85
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pull 1.5 oz espresso into a cup or use 2–3 tbsp strong brewed coffee.
Step 2
Pour cold milk into a metal pitcher. Steam until the pitcher is too hot to touch and you hear a steady whisper sound, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Gently pour steamed milk into the espresso, holding back foam with a spoon. Fill the cup two-thirds with milk and top with 0.5 inch of foam.
Step 4
Dust lightly with cocoa powder if desired. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine with steam wand (or French press for brewed coffee)
- 8 oz ceramic cup or glass
- 12 oz stainless steel milk pitcher
- spoon
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