Mini Guide to the Perfect Cappuccino
It's National Cappucino Day on the 04th November, to celebrate we've got our Head Roaster, Matt to give us a few tips on what makes the perfect cappuccino.
First up, Matt, what is a cappuccino?
A cappuccino is a frothy, creamy coffee made of a 1/3 coffee, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk. This is how you make the perfect cup...
- Start by making your double espresso with some great single origin coffee beans (we can help you with that!) and pour it into your chosen cup.
- Choose your milk, note that alternative milks are harder to froth but it is possible, the best alternative milks to use are the barista collections.
- Position the steamer nozzle just under the surface of the milk to allow the air to circulate within the milk forming your foam. The best temperature is 60 degrees.
- Once it hits temperature, gently tap the jug on the surface so the foam and steamed milk separates.
- Pour the steamed milk onto the coffee which is the steamed milk followed by the foam by gently shaking the jug.
- Finally top by sprinkling coco powder of your choice to give a hint of sweetness.
- Cappuccinos froth traditionally forms a dome over the top of the cup.
- Cappuccinos are named after the Italian Capuchin friars due to the espresso and foamed milk combination being a very similar colour to their robes.
See you there!