Coffeeclues

Cappuccino is the most popular drink in coffee shops. It is a mixture of steamed milk and espresso. Different methods are used for its preparation and is a wonderful beverage that is most preferred.

Cappuccino
It is made from espresso, a coffee made from darkly roasted coffee beans. The difference between regular coffee and espresso is its strength. Espresso is prepared by using water that is very hot. This hot water is then passed through a layer of grounded coffee. Cappuccino balances flavor and strength of espresso when it is mixed with steamed milk.

Cappuccino Recipe- How to make it

• Preparation starts with a full bodied espresso. Espresso should be made from coffee that is finely ground. It is important that hot water absorbs the maximum flavor of coffee. To ensure maximum absorption, the beans must be roasted properly.
• Once a perfect ground coffee is ready, add it to the espresso machine and switch it on. Most machines come with elements for heating water to maintain the right temperature. Heated water is added over the grounded coffee, espresso drips down into the cup.
• A perfect espresso is often indicated by the development of froth as thin layer over the surface. This froth is referred as crema. It is produced when water is added at the right pressure and temperature.
• At this stage, the espresso machine pushes the extra steam through a metal tube. Take a cup of milk and place it at the end of the metal tube. By doing so, milk develops a frothy layer over the surface and it warms up.
• Steamed milk is then poured into cup of espresso and chocolate or cinnamon powder is added over it to improve flavor
• It need not always be a blend of steamed milk and espresso. We can add soy milk or flavored syrup to obtain a distinct flavor. For chocolate lovers, you can add bit of chocolate for perfect taste.