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How to make a Cappuccino

The classic thirds: espresso, milk, foam.

Ratio1 : 1 : 1
Time5 min
Serves1 (150 to 180 ml cup)
OriginItaly
LevelMedium

You'll need

3 items
  • 1 double shot espresso
  • ~60 ml steamed milk
  • ~60 ml milk foam

Weigh your dose and your water. A gram or two changes the cup, so a coffee scale beats eyeballing every time.

Method

3 steps · 5 minutes 0 of 3 done

  1. Pull a double shot into a cappuccino cup.

  2. Steam milk with more air for a thick, velvety foam.

  3. Pour the milk and spoon a generous foam cap on top.

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Barista tips

  • Dust with cocoa or cinnamon if you like. Aim for equal thirds.

The Cappuccino is on the menu in GramCups Café. Pour every ingredient to the exact gram and serve it up. Play GramCups Café →

More Milk & Espresso drinks

🥛 1 shot : a spoon of foam Espresso Macchiato Espresso “stained” with a dab of foam. 🥛 1 : 1 espresso to milk Cortado Equal parts espresso and warm milk, beautifully balanced. 🥛 1 shot : ~60 ml milk Piccolo Latte A miniature latte with a big espresso kick. 🥛 2 shots : ~120 ml milk Flat White Espresso and silky microfoam, no big foam cap.

A note on cooking safely. Recipes are provided for informational purposes only and are not medical or nutritional advice. Cooking times, temperatures and quantities are suggestions: use your own judgement, and check that meat, poultry, fish and eggs are properly cooked before serving.

Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes, particularly if you have allergies, a medical condition or specific nutritional requirements.