Things You'll Need:
- Milk
- Metal pitcher
- Espresso machine
- Freshly-ground espresso beans
- Espresso tamper
- Cold water
- Small espresso cup
- Small thermometer
- Cappuccino cup
- Sweetened vanilla syrup
- Spoon
- Cinnamon or cocoa
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Step 1
Add 8 oz. of milk into a metal pitcher and place it in the refrigerator. Whole milk will make a better foam than reduced-fat or skim milk, but use what you prefer. Alternative milks, like soy or rice milks, can also be used.
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Step 2
Fill the portafilter on your machine with ground espresso beans. Since espresso machines vary, use the amount of grounds specified by your machine. Place an espresso tamper over the grounds and press down to pack the grounds tightly into the portafilter.
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Step 3
Replace the portafilter by pushing it up into the machine head and twisting to lock.
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Step 4
Fill the machine with cold water based on the amount specified by your espresso machine.
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Step 5
Turn the espresso machine on so it starts heating the water.
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Step 6
Place a small espresso cup under the portafilter. When the water is heated, press the "Start" button. After a few seconds, the espresso will start flowing into the small cup.
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Step 7
Remove your milk from the refrigerator and place the steamer attachment into the milk.
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Step 8
Turn the steamer on and place a small thermometer into the milk. Heat the milk until it reaches 140 degrees F.
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Step 9
Then move the steamer attachment so the steam is directed right at the surface of the milk to create foam. Continuing steaming the milk until it reaches 155 degrees F.
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Step 10
Pour the espresso into a cup and add 1 tbsp. of sweetened vanilla syrup.
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Step 11
Pour the milk into the cup, using a spoon to block the foam, until the cup is about two-thirds full.
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Step 12
Fill the rest of the cup with the milk foam and dust with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa.
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Step 13
Taste and add more vanilla syrup or sweetener if desired.
