[Home Café Recipe] How to Make a Frothy Cappuccino at Home

The cappuccino is said to have gotten its name from the shape of the long white hood worn by a Catholic religious order. A cappuccino consists of espresso topped with a generous layer of milk foam. According to Starbucks, a cappuccino contains 91 calories and is not particularly high in calories because it uses less milk than a latte. In particular, it has only about two-thirds the calories of a caramel macchiato, which contains 142 calories. It is therefore a coffee option that even those on a diet can enjoy without much concern. Let’s take a closer look at cappuccino.

The Difference Between a Cappuccino and a Latte

Both café lattes and cappuccinos are made by pouring hot milk into espresso. The difference between them lies in the thickness of the foam. In a latte, the ratio of espresso to milk to foam is 1:1.5:0.5, resulting in a very thin layer of foam. In contrast, a cappuccino has a ratio of 1:1:1, giving it a considerably thicker layer of foam. As a result, plenty of foam remains in the cup after drinking a cappuccino. A cappuccino also differs from a café latte in that it is finished with a dusting of cinnamon powder.

How to Make a Frothy Cappuccino at Home

How to Make a Cappuccino

Ingredients: Espresso or black coffee, milk, and cinnamon powder or cocoa powder

1. Pull a shot of espresso, or prepare 30 ml of strong black coffee.

2. Warm the milk, then froth it with a milk frother.

3. Pour the warm milk into the cup of coffee first, then spoon the foam on top.

4. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder or cocoa powder to taste, and your frothy homemade cappuccino is ready!

[FamTimes = Reporter Jeong Hee-jeong]