Cappuccino
The secret to making this luxurious drink is to maintain good proportions.
First we suggest that you steam your milk (using a stainless steel pitcher) before you brew your espresso. Fill pitcher no more than 1/3 full of milk. This way the milk can naturally separate into steamed milk in the bottom of the steaming pitcher with froth on top. You can use any type of milk though the lower the fat content the more froth you will get.
Next brew your espresso. A single shot should be 1 ¼ oz to 1 ½ oz of brew with a golden brown cap on top called crema. A double shot would be 2-½ oz. to 3 oz. of brew.
Assemble your drink: Pour the espresso into a café cup. Add steamed milk. Use about 2oz of steamed milk for a single cappuccino and about 4 oz for a double.
Now for the crowning or capping glory. Top your steamed milk with froth that is spooned out of the steaming pitcher.
Dust the froth with cinnamon or cocoa if you desire.
Cafe Latte
Easy to prepare just don't over heat the milk.
Steam your milk in a stainless steel pitcher. Fill pitcher about 2/3 full of milk.
Steam the milk to about 160°.
Brew your espresso same as you would for a cappuccino.
Depending on your taste and style you can put the espresso in the cup first or pour it through the steamed milk.
Add 6 to 8 oz. of milk for a single 10 to 12 oz. of milk for a double.
Top the steamed milk with a spoon of froth.
Café Mocha
Similar to a Café Latte but different.
Steam your milk in a stainless steel pitcher. Fill pitcher about 2/3 full of milk.
Steam the milk to about 160°.
Brew your espresso same as you would for a cappuccino
Add two tablespoons of sweetened cocoa to steamed milk and stir well till completely de-solved. We recommend Cocoa Amore Hot Chocolate. It is the cocoa of choice in our espresso bar. You can also use liquid chocolate syrup but the results will vary depending on the quality of the syrup.
Pour your espresso in a cup add steamed hot chocolate mixture about 6 oz. for a single shot of espresso and 10 oz. for a double shot of espresso.
If you have any questions on preparation of beverages or machine selection, a trained Java-Roasters staff member will be happy to assist you.
