International Coffee Day: Make Cafe-Style Cappuccino At Home

By Suprita Mitter

September 27, 2024

Cappuccino is a creamy, frothy drink made with a rich shot of espresso and topped with velvety steamed milk foam. It's a perfect balance of strong coffee and smooth milk. When served in a cafe it is usually dressed up with a sprinkle of cocoa or cinnamon for added indulgence. Achieving this at home is possible too. 

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk   1/4 cup freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee Cocoa powder or cinnamon  Sugar

Step 1

Brew a shot of espresso or make strong coffee using your preferred method. French press or instant coffee works too. 

Step 2

Heat milk in a saucepan or microwave until warm, but not boiling.

Step 3

Use a milk frother, blender, or whisk vigorously to create foam.

Step 4

Pour the hot espresso into a cup, add sugar.  

Step 5

Slowly pour the frothed milk over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon, and then spoon the foam on top. 

Step 6

Sprinkle cocoa powder or cinnamon over the frothy top and enjoy your café-style cappuccino at home.