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Perfect Homemade Cappuccino: A Step-by-Step Guide

Elevate your morning brew with a velvety, well-balanced cappuccino. This recipe walks you through the process for achieving the ideal espresso, milk, and foam ratios.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
10 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
1 serving

Nutrition

calories82calories
carbohydrates7g
fat4g
protein4g

Ingredients

1/2 cup filtered water
2 tbsp ground espresso or 2 1/2 tbsp espresso beans, very finely ground
1/2 cup whole milk

Directions

1

Brew a shot of espresso using the finely ground espresso beans or grounds.

2

While the espresso brews, froth the half cup of whole milk in a small pot on the stovetop or using a steam wand.

3

Pour the espresso into a cappuccino cup or mug.

4

Swiftly pour the frothed milk over the espresso, creating a creamy layer above the coffee.

5

Sprinkle a touch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg on top for an extra kick of flavor.