Love to drink cappuccino but don't have the time and money to keep buying it at a coffee shop? Why not try making it yourself? Come on, read this article to understand the easy steps!
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Part 1 of 3: Making Espresso
Step 1. Use a mocha pot to make espresso
First, fill the bottom container of the mocha pot with water, then place the strainer on top. Then, fill the filter with espresso grounds and remove any coffee grounds that remain on the edges of the filter. Cover the mocha pot, then brew the coffee on the stove over low heat until you hear a rumbling sound indicating the water has boiled. Turn off the stove once the mocha pot is filled with espresso. Stir in espresso and use immediately.
- Don't add too much espresso powder to prevent the mocha pot from clogging.
- Before use, the mocha pot must first be heated for 5-7 minutes.
Step 2. Use an aeropress to make espresso
First of all, insert the filter into the filter cap or aeropress cap, and install the filter cap in the available chamber or tube. Then, place the chamber above the cup that will be used to serve coffee, then put 1 spoonful of coffee grounds into the chamber. Slowly, pour boiling water until it reaches the limit provided, then stir the coffee for 10 seconds before inserting the plunger into the chamber. Carefully press the plunger until it touches the bottom of the chamber to extract the espresso.
Use fine-textured coffee grounds and don't forget to shake the chamber once after adding the coffee grounds. Do that so that the extraction results are more even
Step 3. Prepare a shot of espresso which is generally sold in a package with an espresso machine
An espresso machine is one of the best tools for producing a cup of espresso with a crema (coffee crown) or dark yellow froth on the surface of a very rich coffee. To use it, you just need to follow the machine's instructions to fill the portafilter with espresso powder, then install the portafilter in the brew head. Then, simply start the machine to make a shot or two of espresso, depending on the amount you need.
Basically, the amount of espresso used can be adjusted to your taste. Generally, a cappuccino in a small glass can use one shot of espresso, while a cappuccino in a large glass can use two shots of espresso
Part 2 of 3: Heating Milk
Step 1. Select the type of milk to use
Basically, a cappuccino can be made with any milk mixture. However, always remember that high-fat cow's milk is the easiest variant to steam or heat, and it can produce the highest quality milk foam. If you're using low-fat or nonfat milk, it's more likely that the milk and foam will separate more easily. In addition to cow's milk, you can also use soy milk, peanut milk, or rice milk, although different variants of the milk need to be steamed in different ways. Feel free to experiment with your favorite type of milk!
To make a mocha-flavored cappuccino with a simpler recipe, please use chocolate milk
Step 2. Pour the cold milk into a clean, cooled container
Always pour more milk than you will drink later. For example, if you want to make 250 ml of cappuccino, pour about 300-350 ml of milk so that the milk expands and becomes easier to pour.
In addition, if you use a container that has been refrigerated, the process of steaming the milk will also take longer so that the final texture will feel smoother and softer
Step 3. Remove the steam from the steam wand before turning it on
Before putting the steam wand into the milk steamer container, try turning it on for a while to remove any excess water or milk left in the steam wand. After the steam comes out, turn off the steam wand and immediately put it in the milk container. Restart the steam wand and slightly tilt the container to whisk the milk while heating or steaming it.
If you've never steamed milk before, try placing a thermometer in the container so you can monitor the temperature of the milk more easily. Always remember that the temperature of the milk will continue to rise even after the steaming process is over
Step 4. Complete the process of steaming or heating the milk
Occasionally, tilt the steam wand so that it is closer to the surface of the milk. This technique will introduce air into the milk and make it foamy, but make sure you only do this for a few seconds to prevent the foam from drying out. When the temperature of the milk has reached 65-70 degrees Celsius, turn off the steam wand and set the milk aside.
- Make sure you remove the steam from the steam wand again and clean it with a clean towel or cloth after use.
- The milk should look smooth and shiny, not dry or lumpy.
- Hold the side of the container with one hand so you can feel the increase in temperature. Remove the container once the temperature reaches 65-70 degrees Celsius.
Step 5. Try heating the milk in the microwave
If you don't have a steam wand attached to the espresso machine, feel free to heat the milk in the microwave and then gently shake the cup to form a milk foam. The trick, simply pour the milk without or low fat into a mason jar or small airtight jar until halfway. Then, close the jar and shake for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the milk foam is abundant. Open the lid of the jar and heat the milk and the jar in the microwave for 30 seconds.
If you use this method, the existence of the milk foam will only last for a few minutes
Step 6. Use a whisk or milk frother if you don't have a steam wand
Don't have a steam wand? Please heat the milk on the stove or in the microwave. Then, use a small milk frother to whisk the milk and create a frothy texture. In particular, please continue to whisk the milk until it produces the desired amount of foam.
This method will produce a fairly large amount of milk foam, but there may be more bubbles on the surface of the milk than the previous method
Part 3 of 3: Making Kapucino
Step 1. Tap the milk steamer container against a flat surface, such as a kitchen counter
Gently tap the bottom of the container against the counter to remove any large bubbles on the surface of the milk. After that, you should only be left with a smooth, glossy milk foam. If necessary, gently shake the milk container so that the milk and foam don't separate before pouring.
Step 2. Pour the espresso into the cup
If you're not using an espresso machine, pour the espresso you made in a mocha pot or aeropress into a cup or serving glass. For a cappuccino served in a small glass, use 30 ml of espresso. Meanwhile, for the cappuccino served in a larger glass, please use 60-80 ml of espresso.
Try warming the cup before pouring the espresso and milk into it. Thus, the temperature of the cappuccino will remain warm for a long time
Step 3. Pour the milk over the espresso
Hold the cup of espresso in one hand, then slightly tilt the cup and slowly pour the hot milk into the center of the espresso. While you're at it, try moving the cup slowly so that the milk and espresso in it mix well. Just before the cup is full, pour in the milk at a slightly faster pace until the foam is on the surface of the cappuccino. Serve the capuccino right away!
If you have trouble pouring the milk and foam at the same time, try using a long spoon to hold the foam while the milk is pouring, then using the same spoon to place the foam on the cappuccino
Tips
- Learn to steam and pour milk until you get a cappuccino with a balanced amount of foam, milk and espresso.
- If you want, you can learn to move your hands as you pour the milk foam into interesting patterns on the cappuccino's surface.
- When compared to a latte, a cappuccino contains less milk and more foam.
