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How to make a cappuccino at home?
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Lattes are one of the most popular coffee shop drinks, but did you know they are easy to make at home too? Find out how to make a latte with our guide.
Ingredients for a Cappuccino
- Your favourite instant coffee (we recommend NESCAFÉ GOLD Espresso)
- Milk or plant-based milk alternative*
- Sugar (to taste)
- Water
- Optional: cocoa powder as a topping
*Please check for allergens
Equipment:
- Kettle
- Saucepan
- Thermometer
- Cappuccino cup
- Jar with lid or a milk frothing wand
Method to make a Cappuccino at home
- Boil a cup of water in your kettle, add 2 teaspoons of your chosen instant coffee to your cappuccino cup. If you have sugar in your coffee, add it to taste now.
- After the water has boiled, add to your cappuccino cup, so it is about 1/3 full.
- Measure out the milk so it is about 1/3 of the cup.
- Now, you need to steam the milk. Grab a saucepan and your thermometer, add the desired amount of milk and then heat it slowly on a medium heat, stirring from time to time to ensure it doesn’t boil. If you’re using dairy milk, it will need to reach 65°C, 60°C for soy or 54°C for almond.
- Pour the steamed milk over your coffee.
- Now you’ve steamed your milk, you’ll need to froth milk too! Again, measure out 1/3 of your cup for milk. Choose from the two options listed below to froth your milk.
- Then add the foamed milk to your cappuccino cup and sprinkle over your topping.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
How to froth milk with a milk frothing wand
STEP 1
Put the milk into a saucepan again, then place the frothing wand so it’s halfway into the milk.
STEP 2
Turn on your frothing wand and pull it toward the surface of the milk slowly, then lower it down to the middle again, continue this process for around 30 to 45 seconds, or until the milk’s nice and foamy.
It’s as simple as that, a delicious cappuccino to make your day.
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