Coffee
Cappuccino
Equal thirds — espresso, steamed milk, and a thick cushion of foam.
5 September 2026 · Serves 1 · 3 min prep
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Ingredients
Method
- Pull a double espresso into a 180 mL cappuccino cup.
- Steam the milk to 60–65°C, aerating more than for a flat white to build a thicker, spoonable foam.
- Tap and swirl the jug to settle the foam.
- Pour to fill the cup, finishing with a distinct dome of foam roughly 1 cm above the rim.
- Dust with cocoa or nutmeg if desired. The finished cup should read equal espresso, milk, and foam.
cappuccino · milk · foam · classic · italy
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MilkLab Dairy Milk
for 150 mL cold whole milk
Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine
for 36 mL double espresso shot
Breville the Dose Control Pro Coffee Grinder
for 18 g espresso beans, ground fine
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