There are many ways to make aromatic coffee. One of the most popular is cappuccino. It has long won the hearts of connoisseurs of the invigorating drink. We will tell you how to make cappuccino at home, reveal some important secrets and tell the fascinating story of the appearance of this wonderful drink.
Cappuccino is valued for its delicate milky coffee taste, pleasant sweetness and amazing aroma. But don’t think that this is just a simple mixture of coffee and milk. Are you wondering how to make cappuccino correctly? In order to prepare cappuccino correctly, you need to take into account the important characteristics of its ingredients and carefully adhere to the proportions. It is also important to thoroughly master the technology of its preparation in general. Then you can prepare this invigorating and tasty drink even at home.
How did he appear
The birthplace of cappuccino is sunny Italy. There it has been known since the distant sixteenth century. It is believed that this is the invention of the monks who belonged to the Capuchin order. Hence the name of this delicate drink, which has been somewhat transformed over time. The history of cappuccino is very fascinating. The fact is that in the Middle Ages the Catholic Church categorically forbade drinking coffee. This strong drink of rich dark color was considered the product of the devil himself. But among the townspeople, coffee became increasingly popular, although the passion for it was carefully hidden.
The Capuchin monks soon found a way to rid coffee from the disfavor of the church. They started adding regular goat milk to it. Thanks to this addition, the coffee lost its rich dark shade and acquired a pleasant light brown creamy color. According to resourceful monks, thanks to milk and coffee, sin was removed, and it became completely safe for consumption. The name of this drink is associated with the color of the red-brown hoods on the cassock of the Capuchin monks. In Italian, hood sounds like cappuccio. So the church ministers invented a new unique drink. It had a delicate taste and pleasant aroma. The drink turned out to be so tasty that it quickly gained popularity. Soon the Pope himself decided to try it. He was shocked by the taste of this wonderful drink. It would not be an exaggeration to call him divine.
Over time, the transformation of cappuccino continued. One of the monks decided to try adding foamed milk rather than plain milk to the drink. He whipped it into a thick foam and combined it with hot coffee. But here’s the thing: the milk foam simply didn’t stick to the hot coffee. It quickly spread across the surface. The monks really wanted to ensure that the milk foam still stayed on the surface of the drink. They tested different methods and options. They tried to replace the milk with whipped cream. They also tried to froth milk using a stream of steam. But a really thick, dense foam still could not be obtained and dissolved in boiling water. And I really wanted to get a really dense and thick foam. But the monks were unable to do this task. It was resolved later. An Italian mechanic came up with a special machine. She frothed the milk directly into the steam. So, finally, a really lush foam head appeared on the cappuccino. The result was an even better version of the drink. It not only gave it amazing tenderness, but also protected the cappuccino from rapid cooling.
This amazing invention decided the fate of the drink. Now cappuccino could be made very quickly and without much difficulty. This machine works very simply. The principle is the same as what is now used in coffee machines.
Compound
To make cappuccino at home, you need to know its components and proportions. So, it’s time to take a closer look at what a classic cappuccino consists of. In fact, very simple ingredients are used to prepare this drink - milk, sugar, milk foam and the coffee itself. A special feature of this drink is that it is served in special glass glasses or porcelain cups. If you really truly appreciate and love cappuccino, then it is better to serve it in glass glasses. Their advantage is thick and transparent walls. In them, the drink does not cool down for a long time and looks especially attractive. There are also cappuccino recipe options. In some, yolk is also added to the main ingredients. You can also add liqueur, caramel syrup, chocolate chips, vanilla or cinnamon. These additives will add variety to the traditional taste of the drink. The main thing is not to overdo it. Remember that the main ingredients of cappuccino are coffee and milk. Everything else should just add an interesting shade to the taste, and not completely interrupt it.
We will tell you in detail how to make cappuccino at home. There are many recipes for this delicious drink. Try to try several to truly choose your own option. Each of them has its own flavor and unique taste. Once you have mastered how to make cappuccino, you can start experimenting. Try different recipe options. Each of them is good in its own way. Making cappuccino is a creative and exciting process.
The drink is prepared not only in a coffee machine, but also in an ordinary Turk. The main thing is to know the sequence of the technological process and proportions. You've probably noticed that coffee with milk is included in the recipes of several drinks - latte, mochaccino and, of course, cappuccino. What's the difference between them? The whole secret is that in these drinks milk is added in different quantities and has different temperature conditions.
Recipes for making cappuccino at home
Cappuccino is a drink that originated in the 17th century in Italy. It is believed that it owes its name to the order of Capuchin monks. They wore a brown robe that resembled the shade of coffee.
You can enjoy the mild taste of cappuccino not only in a restaurant - you can also prepare cappuccino at home (without a coffee machine or special milk frothing devices). But you need to understand that the taste of the drink will depend on the quality of the ingredients. It is important to get good coffee. As for milk, it should be full-fat - this is the only way to count on lush, persistent foam.
There are different types of cappuccino, with some recipes dating back centuries.
Classic cappuccino in a coffee machine
Using a coffee machine, this drink is prepared simply and quickly. List of ingredients:
- a shot of espresso (if you can’t drink caffeine, you can take decaf);
- 50 mg milk.
Coffee machines are equipped with a special cappuccino maker - this is a nozzle that is immersed in a container of milk and releases steam under pressure. Thanks to the hot steam, the milk is heated and whipped until foamy.
Experts recommend pouring coffee only into warmed mugs (that’s why coffee cups in restaurants are kept on a special stand above the coffee machine - this way they are always warm).
Coffee needs to be poured with milk so that the foam is located on top - the correct cappuccino is divided into layers.
How to make it without a coffee maker
Not everyone has a coffee machine or coffee maker. But in order to properly prepare cappuccino, you don’t need expensive household appliances.
The main ingredient is strong espresso coffee. And it can be brewed in a French press, Turk or small saucepan. The main thing is to strain the drink after brewing.
Milk can also be frothed without a cappuccino maker. The same French press, immersion or stationary blender is suitable for this. You can even achieve the appearance of foam using a whisk, but this procedure will take longer.
Double
If the standard amount of drink is not enough for you, you can make a double cappuccino. In restaurants, it is made using 2 times more coffee: 50-60 ml of espresso is poured with whipped milk (about 100 ml).
For serving, special tall glass glasses with a handle are used. The layers of the drink should not be mixed - this way it looks aesthetically more attractive.
Traditional
In order to prepare a traditional cappuccino, you first need to brew strong coffee (in a Turk or saucepan), then strain and pour into a warm cup.
We also heat the milk to 60-70 degrees, then beat it with a mixer or blender until foamy and carefully pour it into a mug. In most cases, to prepare 1 serving of drink you will need 30-40 ml of coffee and 50-100 ml of milk.
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It’s easy to make cappuccino at home without using a cappuccino maker and without having a coffee machine! I make this cappuccino every morning and it literally takes 10 minutes. You need:
