How to make a Cappuccino

Cappuccino: 1 standard shot of espresso, topped by hot steamed milk and milk froth. A well-done cappuccino in the classic Italian-American cuisine consists of about 1/3 espresso, 1/3 milk and 1/3 pretty stiff foam. In cappuccino, the hot frothed milk is always added to the espresso coffee. And like most espresso drinks, it is usually drunk with sugar.

The name originates from the Italian Catholic Capuchin monks whose hoods resembles a cappuccino's cap of foam.

So, how to make a Cappuccino??? This is an easy one that I'm sure we all know, just make sure that your portions are correct.

Before we start, a Cappuccino is basically 1 shot (30ml or 1 oz.) of Espresso topped with hot milk and milk foam.

Steps for making a Cappuccino:
1. Get hold of some dark roasted espresso beans. Oily-looking is the choice bean here. Use the darkest of the espresso coffee beans. Traditional Italian Style! Looking for dark roasted or espresso beans?

2. You want to grind these espresso beans until they are very fine.

3. Pack the grinds into the group (handle) of the espresso machine.

4. Place a your cup/s under the group. Turn on your espresso machine. You should see a hazel brown crema appear at the surface of the coffee when its finished.

5. Heat and foam your milk.

6. Add your milk and foam into the espresso.

7. An optional extra is a dusting of chocolate powder.

Note: The secret to a classic cappuccino is a balance of 1/3 Espresso, 1/3 hot milk, 1/3 milk foam.

Now all you have to do is enjoy your Cappuccino!!!

Sorry, I think there was one last question, did I hear someone ask about Latte Art???