Things You'll Need:
- Milk
- Cup
- Espresso Machine
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Step 1
Purchase a quality espresso machine. There are many espresso machines on the market. They range in price and quality. Buy the best quality that you can afford.
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Step 2
Buy a superior espresso coffee. Your coffee drinks are only as good as the espresso beans that you purchase. If you do not have a local source, several online are available for fresh roasted espresso beans.
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Step 3
Learn to make shots of espresso. Follow the directions of your espresso machine. Use filtered cold water and your espresso beans.
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Step 1
Fill a heat safe cup with milk. Use whole milk as it froths the best.
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Step 2
Heat the espresso machine. Your milk is frothed with steam from your machine. Ensure that it is ready to produce steam.
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Step 3
Insert froth attachment into the milk. Make sure it is fully covered.
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Step 4
Turn the espresso machine to the froth or steam option. It will make a hissing noise. Move the cup of milk around in a circle. Make sure that the froth attachment does not come out of the milk.
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Step 5
Move the selector of the espresso machine to "off." You can then remove your now frothed milked. Never expose the tip of the steamer when it is running; it releases steam at high pressure, and you could be seriously burned.
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Step 1
Create an Americano. An Americano is a shot of espresso and six to eight ounces of hot water. It is very similar to an American cup of coffee.
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Step 2
Turn out a cappuccino. A cappuccino is a shot of espresso with six to eight ounces of frothed steamed milk added to it.
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Step 3
Mix a latte. A latte is a single shot of espresso. You then add six to eight ounces of steamed milk. Hold back the milk froth until the end.
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Step 4
Put together a café mocha. A café mocha is a latte with chocolate syrup added to the shot of espresso, before adding the steamed milk.
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Step 1
Prepare your favorite hot coffee drink.
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Step 2
Fill a large glass with ice. Fill it to the top. Keep in mind much of the ice will melt.
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Step 3
Pour your coffee drink into the ice filled glass. Enjoy your favorite coffee over ice.
