Espresso coffee recipe - the secret of making it with photos at home

Technological map of cappuccino coffee

Like any dish or drink, cappuccino has its own technological map. The card is a standardized document that serves as a kind of instruction for those who prepare cappuccino.

Some people get confused by calling cappuccino a cocktail and not a coffee drink. But this is not the case, because the concentration of espresso here is quite high for a cocktail. In order to prepare cappuccino, you need to brew espresso, heat the milk, and froth some of it using a cappuccino maker.

Proportions (ratio) of coffee and milk in cappuccino. According to the technology, this drink consists of one third espresso, one third milk, 1/3 part milk foam. Sugar or topping can be added as desired.

The milk should be whole, but not dry. The fat content of milk is 3.2 percent. The ideal temperature for milk is 3 degrees above zero.

In order to brew standard espresso, you need: 1 teaspoon of ground coffee and 40 ml of water. To get a spoonful of coffee you need to take 7 grams of beans. And you need to take at least 150 ml of milk, a third of which will turn into foam.

How many calories are in cappuccino coffee: with sugar, without sugar. The calorie content of such a drink is not very high. If a person prefers to drink cappuccino without sugar, then 200 ml of drink accounts for at least 32-50 kcal. With sugar, the calorie content is slightly higher, namely 47-75 kcal. It is impossible to say exactly how many calories are in a particular cup. Because calorie content depends not only on the amount of sugar, but also on the fat content of the milk used, as well as the presence of syrup, chocolate and other possible additives in it.

Milk foam structure

Latte foam is characterized by looseness; it is not able to hold even the lightest elements intended for decoration on its surface. In a latte, its layer is not too high; it is only a decoration for the coffee cocktail, and not its full-fledged flavor component.

As for cappuccino, the foam in it is denser, despite the saturation with air. Cocoa or cinnamon powder sprinkled on top, sugar stays on the surface of the film for a long time without settling down. The foam layer should always be high.

Which coffee is best for cappuccino?

To make cappuccino truly tasty and aromatic, you need to take into account some factors that affect its taste. Espresso plays a huge role in the preparation of this coffee drink. The quality of cappuccino depends on the quality of its preparation. But initially the taste of the drink is affected by the type of coffee. The ideal variety for preparing espresso for cappuccino is Arabica with a small amount of medium-roast Robusta.

Today, coffee lovers are presented with a large number of types of coffee, which differ in the degree of their roasting, country of production and other criteria. Everyone can choose exactly the variety that suits their taste. Because it’s not worth talking about any specific type, because it’s quite subjective.

Some people may like a more bitter drink and can use deep roasted beans for this, while others prefer a softer cappuccino. If coffee is prepared at home, then everyone can prepare the drink based on their preferences, making adjustments to the standard recipe.

How to make cappuccino coffee using a coffee machine

The type of cappuccino you get in a coffee machine is not affected by its power, volume and number of stations (the station is the part of the coffee machine where the holder (portafilter) is installed, plus the holder itself with the filter).
The type of machine and the type of cappuccino maker, as well as the possibility of warming up the mugs, have a direct impact on the taste and quality. For those who love cappuccino, but do not know anything about making it, you can give preference to a fully automatic coffee machine. But the most delicious cappuccino is obtained in a semi-automatic machine, where all operations must be controlled.

The quality of the drink's foam depends on the type of cappuccino maker. As with a coffee machine, they come in automatic and semi-automatic varieties. Professionals recommend using a semi-automatic option, where the foam is whipped manually, but this is done using hot steam from a cappuccino machine.

It is important that the container is warmed up before pouring espresso into the cup. To do this, the upper part of the coffee machine is heated, since cups for the drink need to be placed in them.

Also interesting: mochaccino recipe

Coffee card

Let's talk about the coffee menu...

So you open a coffee shop. The format of the establishment has been chosen, the concept has been formulated and the next step will be drawing up a coffee list.

If you don’t have a staff yet, or don’t have a chef barista, then it would be most practical to use the services of a consultant who will draw up a map, help you decide on the recipe for drinks, calculate the cost of items, and also adapt the map specifically for your coffee shop. Of course, like any service, you will have to pay for it. If you have minimal skills and experience as a barista, you can create a map yourself.

Where to start?

First of all, of course, take into account your target audience (be it a business center, shopping center, residential building, etc.) and its consumer expectations;
Second, choose an approach to mapping:
The main positions are those that will be 100% in demand by the consumer (for example, the most popular coffee drinks - cappuccino and latte),
create your individual coffee assortment and convince guests of its unique taste;
Thirdly, one of the secrets of an impeccable coffee list is its assortment, by improving which you can vary the average bill.

It is important to arrange everything correctly so that the guest can read the map pleasantly and conveniently. For example, indicate the volume of servings, duplicate English names into Russian, make “delicious” descriptions of drinks that reflect their essence, and also decorate the map with bright photos of the presented positions.

Any coffee card of a 3rd wave establishment rests on 4 “pillars”:

Black coffee (classic, prepare it in accordance with world standards),
Coffee with milk (favorite and popular drinks among most guests),
Author's drinks (that's where there is room for your imagination),
An alternative (we often talk about these cooking methods in our articles, stay tuned).

The filling of each block depends on your ingenuity and ability to combine flavors. But at the same time, try not to overload the map with unnecessary information. It would be appropriate to add the business card of your establishment - a signature coffee drink. You can also supplement the range with children's drinks with minimal or no coffee content, but with additional flavorings and decorations. And, of course, dilute the menu with seasonal new items (summer coffee lemonade, which saves you in the heat, or Christmas mulled wine coffee).

Now let's summarize. To create a map you will need:

Assess the situation on the coffee market, choose your niche and audience;
Choose the format of the coffee shop, its concept;
Choose a consultant to draw up a map or acquire the necessary skills yourself;
Fill out 4 “pillars” of the coffee card in accordance with your concept and taste (names, recipes, photos, etc.);
Draw up technical maps and calculate the cost of positions;
Adapt your map to the availability of the necessary ingredients, as well as to the target audience.

In any case, regularly improve your coffee menu to delight new and regular guests!

Recipe for cappuccino coffee in a coffee machine

Before cooking, make sure that the cup is heated to medium temperature. Next, you need to pour bean coffee for grinding or ready-ground coffee into the holder of the device. Then you should carefully press the coffee. You can then place the holder on the post and the machine will prepare the espresso itself. While the coffee is pouring into the cup, you need to prepare the milk. It is better if it is at room temperature, and you can choose the fat content based on your preferences.

You need to pour three quarters of the milk into the milk jug and place it next to the cappuccino maker. It should be immersed in milk no more than 3 cm. Hold the container at an angle of 45 degrees. When a dense foam has formed, the milk can be poured into the espresso.

How to brew Turkish cappuccino coffee at home

Making cappuccino in a Turk is quite simple.
For this you need a Turk, as well as a French press. First you need to brew espresso using standard proportions. The cup must be heated by first pouring boiling water over it and leaving it to cool. After this, you can pour the coffee into a cup. At this stage sugar is added. Next, you need to beat the milk in a French press, preheating it almost to a boil. After these movements, carefully pour the frothed milk into a cup. You can decorate the top with cinnamon or grated chocolate.

Making cappuccino

Cappuccino is essentially espresso with frothed milk. This is the simplest definition of this coffee drink. When frothing milk for cappuccino, the first stage - aerating the milk - is made shorter so that it is more liquid.

Algorithm for making cappuccino:

First you need to take the pitcher and pour the required amount of milk into it.
Then brew espresso in a glass.
After, or simultaneously with preparing espresso, froth the milk.
And then you need to pour the milk into the espresso.
The cappuccino is ready.

Classic cappuccino in a coffee machine

Using a coffee machine you can make a high-quality and tasty drink at home. To prepare it, you only need to brew 30 ml of espresso and add 60 ml of milk. The espresso cup is preheated. Milk is added to the pitcher, and then the milk is whipped using a steam heater - it should spin like a funnel. Then the finished espresso is carefully poured into the milk, and then you can serve the coffee in the cup.

Original with egg foam

This recipe differs from the previous one only in that the foam is made in a slightly different way. Separate the white from the yolk, and then beat it together with 2 teaspoons of sugar until everything turns into a homogeneous mass. You can use a whisk or blender for this. Then the prepared espresso is poured into the cup and 30 ml of heated milk is added. The whites are carefully placed on top of the cup in a heap. Next, you can add any decorations or creative elements. For example, you can add a little cocoa and make a drawing.

Without coffee machine

If you don't have a coffee machine at home, you can still make this delicious and magical drink. You can brew coffee in a Turkish pot: to make the taste richer, bring the coffee to a boil 2-3 times. You can also use a French press. In any case, strain the resulting espresso and then pour it into a warm container. Next, heat the milk and beat it with a mixer or blender until smooth. Pour the resulting mixture into coffee.

Double

To make the drink stronger, pre-brew a double shot of espresso. The milk is heated a little less than usual and then whisked (there is no need to remove the milk from the heat). After this, the finished milk is added to the espresso.

Traditional

The traditional recipe also requires you to brew the espresso in advance and strain it.

The milk is heated to a boil and then whipped with a blender until foam forms. Milk is poured into the coffee, and the foam is adhered to with a spoon. The foam should be placed separately on the coffee, and cinnamon can be added on top. The foam itself should not sag.

Creamy vanilla

In this recipe, milk is replaced with cream, which whips much faster.

The recipe uses 50 ml of coffee to make espresso, 50 ml of heavy cream (30% is better), and sugar is added to taste. The cream is heated to a boil, and then sugar is added to it. The resulting mass is whipped until foam forms, and then the cream is poured into a cup of ready-made espresso.

Cappuccino Fredo

For this drink, prepare a tall transparent glass and find a shaker in advance.

Fredo contains 60 ml espresso, 60 ml milk, ice, whipped cream and syrup (it is better to choose caramel). The brewed coffee is cooled to room temperature and then poured into a shaker. Cold milk and syrup are also added here - you need to shake the composition for 10-15 seconds. Next, crushed ice is added and the whole mixture is shaken for about 30 seconds. The resulting drink is decorated with whipped cream.

Kokochino

This recipe will convey the warm atmosphere of the summer season. In addition to milk and coffee, coconut syrup is also used (20 ml per 60 ml of espresso is enough). The coffee must first be brewed and strained, and then poured into a cup where the syrup has previously been added. Whisk the milk and add it to the resulting drink.

Bicherin

This is another version of the cocktail, which is made on the basis of cappuccino. Served in a tall glass. As usual, espresso is brewed and strained. Add milk, chocolate and cream to a separate cup - put on fire and cook for 1 minute. The glass is filled 1/3 with the resulting chocolate. Coffee is carefully poured into the next layer, and the entire composition is decorated with whipped cream. You can also add grated chocolate on top.

Marocino

This is a simpler version of the previous recipe. This dessert should be served in small portions. Espresso is brewed separately in a convenient way. Place cocoa powder in the cup where the coffee will be poured, and then pour espresso into it. Gently mix the mixture. Heat the milk separately until foam appears - then add it to the cup. The top of the drink can be decorated with cocoa powder.

Spicy

To get a new taste, the drink can be enriched with spices and seasonings. In a Turk, prepare a mixture of ground coffee, spices and clean water. Brew and strain the espresso, then pour it into a warm cup. Whisk the milk until foamy. Melt the chocolate in a microwave oven or in a water bath. Then gradually combine the melted chocolate with heated milk, and pour the resulting mixture into the coffee.

Mocha and mochaccino

This version of the recipe is somewhat reminiscent of previous drinks using chocolate. You need to brew espresso using a convenient method, and also melt chocolate using a water bath or microwave. The milk is also heated. Hot chocolate is first poured into a large coffee glass, the next layer is warmed milk, and coffee finishes everything off. You can decorate the composition with whipped cream and chocolate chips.

Where there is less coffee - in latte or cappuccino

Inexperienced coffee lovers, when trying a cappuccino or latte for the first time, may not feel much difference. But in fact, these are two different drinks, and they have significant differences.

The main thing is the amount of milk. Latte is a layered drink in which there is one third more frothed milk, which is why you can’t hear the bitterness of espresso at all. Therefore, some experts argue that latte is not a coffee drink at all, because espresso takes up only a quarter of it.

How to drink this coffee drink

Latte is a dessert drink; it is best to drink it with friends, slowly, appreciating the original taste. Most often it is served with a straw.

In Italy, it is not customary to add sugar to the drink, but Russians, as a rule, prefer to make their latte sweeter.

Sometimes the drink is decorated with a pattern of grated chocolate or cocoa. You can do it using a stencil. We wrote about the health benefits and harms of cocoa powder here.

Usually the design is very simple - a heart, the initials of the person for whom the drink is intended, a sun. Read our article about how to draw on coffee - latte art.