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How to make cappuccino at home
How do you make a cappuccino? Espresso, hot milk, and milk froth – no doubt these are a few of your favourite things if cappuccinos are your coffee beverage of choice, and if you have these ingredients at home, along with an espresso machine, you can enjoy one every morning. It’s time to become your own barista by learning how to make a cappuccino with a coffee machine. Allow us to walk you through the process, with top tips on milk frothing to achieve the perfect foam layer. Let’s start brewing!
What is a Cappuccino?
A cappuccino is a classic coffee drink combining espresso, steamed milk, and foam. It was invented in Italy, where it is consumed as a morning drink. Traditionally, it is customary to drink a cappuccino no later than 11 am.
If you're wondering how to make the perfect cappuccino at home, the secret is in the measurements and technique. The goal is to create the perfect balance of the three elements in three equal measurements.
Now, we'll explore how to make cappuccino coffee. It’s actually much easier than you might think. If you aren’t sure about the ratio, purchase your own cappuccino cup so that you never have to worry! Now you have everything you need, here is our guide for a classic cappuccino with easy steps for how to make a cappuccino with an espresso machine.
Ingredients:
Cappuccino Essentials
A good chef never starts cooking without first making sure they have all the required ingredients and tools. Likewise, before you begin to make cappuccino at home, be sure that you have everything you’ll need at the ready. The good news is that there aren’t many ingredients needed for a cappuccino recipe:
What you need
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- Choose from 12 beverages
- LatteGo milk solution for silky smooth drinks
- Aesthetic black colour
- TFT display for great control
- Perfect drink temperature
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- The EP4346/70 makes 8 beverages
- Smart LatteGo milk solution
- Sleek black design
- 5 aroma strength settings
- Philips LatteGo 4300 with TFT display
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Series 3200
Bean to Cup coffee machine
EP3246/70
- Perfect drinks with the Philips LatteGo EP3246/70
- LatteGo technology for the perfect foam
- Silver colour to blend in with kitchen appliances
- Easy touch display
- 12 grinder settings and 3 aroma strength settings
Method
Step 1: Pull the espresso shot Step 2: Froth the milk Tip: For the best foam results, you’ll want to give your jug of milk a gentle swirl and tap it against the counter to remove bubbles. Step 3: Add the milk to the espresso
The first step in our cappuccino recipe is to pull an espresso shot from the machine.
Tip: Regardless of which machine you use, this step is relatively standard. Follow the machine’s instructions to fill the filter with espresso grounds and insert it into the brew head.
Next, it’s time to froth the milk.
One final step and you'll know everything there is to know about how to make cappuccino at home.
Tip: If you want a ‘wetter’ cappuccino, add only steamed milk to the cup, but if you prefer a bone-dry cappuccino, you can add only foamed milk.
Sweeteners and Flavourings
Frothing milk for a silky texture
If you don't have a machine that uses a steamer wand, you can whip up a cappuccino by hand. Alternatively, you can use an electric mixer or blender if you have one available.
How to make a cappuccino with an espresso machine:
Choosing the right milk
When choosing the milk for your cappuccino drink, keep in mind that different types of milk froth differently.
So, what’s the best milk to make a cappuccino at home? It depends both on your foam and taste preferences.
You can use skimmed, semi-skimmed or whole milk, organic, lactose-free, and nut milk to achieve a great frothy cappuccino.
Skimmed or semi-skimmed milk might be your best option for easy frothing if you're a beginner. As far as taste goes, whole milk tends to be the best type of milk for frothing.
For more information on which milk to use and which type froths best, read our article on the best milk frothing secrets.
Enjoy Your Barista-Worthy Cappuccino
Voila! Now, you know how to make the perfect cappuccino.
If you want to skip all these steps and make cappuccino at home in no time, you’re best off going with a fully automatic machine. Go for a model that lets you use fresh beans to make a barista-worthy cappuccino and other varieties of coffee. The kind of machine that’ll become your coffee shop, at home, every morning.
Increase your coffee know-how with our info on lattes, macchiato, flat whites and other espresso drinks, and then raise a glass – or a coffee mug – to your rich, frothy homemade cappuccino.
