Are you a true lover of good coffee, the kind served in branded coffee shops? Then you probably wouldn’t mind learning how to make exactly the same coffee, but at home. After all, you want to enjoy your favorite drink as often as possible if you learn how to make it yourself. Making real lattes and cappuccinos at home is not that difficult. We will tell you about the secrets that will help you make the most delicious cup of coffee without overpaying. Do you want to make preparing your favorite drink even faster and easier? Then read the article and bookmark it!
A cup of latte in the morning from your loved one is the key to a good day
What is the difference between a latte and a cappuccino?
Both latte and cappuccino are coffee drinks. The differences between them are manifested in the percentage of all ingredients. A latte contains significantly less coffee than a cappuccino. Therefore, a latte is considered a coffee cocktail, and a cappuccino is a type of coffee.
Proportions:
- The ratio of the parts in a latte is ⅔ hot steamed milk and ⅓ espresso.
- The ratio of parts in a cappuccino is ⅓ hot milk, ⅓ milk foam and ⅓ espresso.
Schematic difference between drinks from each other
Based on the proportions, a cappuccino contains half as much milk as a latte. The top layer is formed by milk foam, which does not mix with the lower layers of the drink. In a latte, the whipped foam is formed by mixing milk and coffee.
Another difference between the drinks is the layers. There will be at least three of them in a latte, while a cappuccino should have two layers.
When pronouncing Latte, it is correct to place the stress on the first syllable.
Latte and cappuccino can be used as a noun in the masculine or neuter gender. Accordingly, “delicious latte” and “hot latte”, “delicious cappuccino” and “hot cappuccino” are the correct pronunciation.
Mysterious latte coffee recipe
The basis of the latte recipe, this delicious drink, is milk. There is very little coffee here - a little, as you noticed from the ratio of the numbers given above. The components are purely individual for each taste.
But, if we take the classics, then espresso in a latte is 1/10. Although there is little coffee, the drink captivates with the aroma of espresso. Thanks to improvements in technology, it is now possible to use coffee machines to make latte coffee.
The ingredients remain the same, but you can create a drink using ambiguous recipes with their own characteristics. The tandem of machine and man is obvious.
For machines, preparing cocktails is a matter of minutes, but a person, receiving a dose of inspiration and help from a coffee machine, can easily prepare such magical, aromatic drinks at home. Imagine and create new cocktails. At first glance, everything is simple, but as soon as you take up something, it doesn’t work out. Let's remember some recipes and try to cook it together.
How to properly prepare a coffee base
The basis for the drink should be espresso brewed in a Turk or geyser coffee maker. To brew 60 ml (double portion) of high-quality espresso you will need:
- 18-22 grams of coffee. The ideal ratio of varieties is 80% Arabica and 20% Robusta. With 100% Arabica, the drink turns out sour and weak, the ingredients do not combine well.
- 60 ml water.
- Flavorings as desired.
If you don't have a food scale, simply add 2 teaspoons of ground coffee to 100 ml (half a cup) of water.
The container from which coffee is poured into milk should have a thin spout. The finer the stream, the more foamy the drink remains.
To avoid ruining the integrity of the drink, mix the sugar in the coffee until all the ingredients are combined. The same applies to rum, liqueur, syrup, cognac and toppings.
Traditional classic latte
For some coffee lovers, a latte is a common drink with milk. That is, they are not aware of making a classic latte. But the trick is that the base is considered to be hot milk and a minimal amount of foam. If you take 150 ml of dairy product, then you will need 30-50 grams of ground coffee.
In some coffee shops, the preparation system and the amount of ingredients are interpreted.
Frothing milk for coffee
To get thick foam, be sure to heat the milk to a temperature of 50-70 degrees before whipping. Visually, at this temperature, steam and light foam appear, but there are no bubbles characteristic of boiling. For more accurate measurements, it is convenient to use a kitchen thermometer.
A logical question immediately arises: what fat content of milk is best?
- Low-fat milk from 0.5 to 1.5% froths well and does not have a pronounced taste.
- Milk from 1.5 to 3.5% produces less foam, but gives the drink a richer taste.
The easiest way to whip milk until thick foam is to use a blender, mixer or hand-held battery-powered milk frother.
If you don’t have the equipment, you can froth the milk using alternative devices:
- kitchen whisk;
- French press;
- forks;
- an ordinary glass jar with a lid or a plastic bottle;
- athletes can shake milk in a durable protein shaker.
The average whipping time ranges from 40 seconds for automatic to 5 minutes for manual means.
How to whip milk until thick foam without a coffee machine at home, watch the video https://www.youtube.com/embed/OhudHPPUBFI?feature=oembed
There is a general requirement for latte and cappuccino foam: it must be homogeneous without excess air bubbles. To separate the milk and foam, the top foamy layer can be held with a tablespoon or very carefully poured into a cup or glass. After this, the milk is immediately mixed with espresso.
Making latte at home
Making a latte without a coffee machine is quite possible. You just need to strictly follow the recipe. It is recommended to pay special attention to the proportions and try to adhere to them. So, to create a fragrant drink you will need the following ingredients:
- a serving of espresso, 50 grams will be enough;
- milk, it should be taken 3 times more than coffee;
- sugar, you can put it at your discretion, it’s a matter of taste.
The first step is to prepare the coffee. Some people don’t want to waste precious time and use regular instant coffee. But this is one of the biggest mistakes when making a latte. Don’t be lazy and brew coffee in a Turkish coffee pot. The drink will be much tastier.
Flavored coffee
The milk must be heated to a temperature of 60-70 degrees. Be sure to ensure that no foam forms on it during the heating process. Next, whisk the liquid. There are several ways to do this. Using a regular whisk, mixer or blender. Next, you can come to mixing coffee and milk. This will require a little patience and accuracy. Place the milk in a container with a narrow spout and slowly pour it into the center of the coffee cup. This method of preparation will allow you to get beautiful streaks of foam on the drink. The final touch is adding sugar. At your discretion, you can add your favorite syrup to the resulting latte. A teaspoon will be enough. As you can see, making a latte without a coffee machine is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
Coffee on a date
How to make a latte
A properly prepared latte is soft, airy, and easy to drink immediately after preparation.
Multilayer latte
Drinking it in a beautifully presented container with marshmallows or cinnamon sprinkles is a pleasure. Pairs well with both sweet and savory dough treats: cakes, berry and meat croissants, pizza, signature pates, salads and many other dishes.
Latte with cream
Basic recipe for a weak latte for 4 servings
To prepare the drink at home you will need:
- 2 glasses of milk (400-500 ml);
- ⅓ glass of coffee (60-70 ml);
- nutmeg and cinnamon;
- sugar and whipped cream optional.
Preparing a coffee drink:
- Heat the milk over medium heat in a saucepan, in a water bath or in the microwave to a temperature of 70 degrees.
- Whisk the milk with a whisk or whatever you have on hand.
- We brew espresso in any way convenient for you (in a Turk, coffee machine, regular brewing).
- Carefully pour milk into Irish glasses for latte or mulled wine. Fill exactly ⅔ of the container.
- Pour coffee into a container of milk in a thin stream.
- Top with cinnamon, whipped cream or marshmallows. Ready.
The percentage of espresso and milk can be changed slightly. It depends on how strong your coffee shake is.
As a result of cooking, you should have a clearly separated three-layer cocktail. It is important that all 3 layers - milk, coffee and foam - do not mix with each other. To do this, the milk, brought to the desired temperature, must be whipped correctly, and the coffee must be poured very carefully.
Cooking recipes
"Classical"
Only latte... Only a combination of strong coffee and milk, stunning in its simplicity and harmony. Required:
- espresso – 50 ml:
- milk – 150 gr.;
- sugar (to taste).
How to cook:
- make coffee;
- whisk the milk;
- pour the frothed milk into Irish glasses;
- add prepared coffee to glasses;
- Build a high “milk cap” on top.
Ready! You can drink and enjoy the classic combination of milk and coffee.
"Spicy"
Fans of spicy flavors will surely appreciate the cinnamon latte prepared according to this recipe. You will need:
- espresso – 50 ml;
- milk -150 -200 ml;
- sugar to taste;
- cinnamon.
How to cook:
- make coffee;
- prepare milk foam;
- place the prepared ingredients in an Irish glass, stirring them or arranging them in layers;
- Place a “cap” of foam on top and generously sprinkle it with cinnamon.
Spicy and aromatic cinnamon latte is ready.
"Gingerbread"
Thanks to the successful combination of products that make up this drink, its taste is surprisingly harmonious and its aroma is unforgettable.
Required:
- espresso – 50 g;
- milk - 150 ml;
- water – 100 ml;
- sugar – 150 gr;
- cinnamon - a pinch;
- ginger (finely grated or dry) – 10 g;
- vanillin - a pinch;
- whipped cream - to taste.
How to cook:
- Bring a mixture of sugar, cinnamon, water, ginger and vanillin to a boil and, reducing heat, cook for 10-15 minutes;
- meanwhile, brew espresso;
- prepare milk foam;
- First pour coffee into an Irish glass, then about 50 ml of the resulting syrup and, finally, add a foamy “cap”;
- You can top it with whipped cream.
An unusually fragrant, gingerbread treat is ready.
"Bright Mix"
Another original way to make delicious and aromatic latte coffee at home is to prepare it with the addition of various syrups, the choice of which depends solely on your taste. You will need:
- espresso – 50 ml;
- milk – 150 ml;
- any syrup – 50 ml;
- various toppings.
How to cook:
- brew aromatic espresso;
- when preparing milk foam, you can optionally add a little of the syrup used to it; it will be correct if the foam for the top of the drink with this method is prepared separately without any additives;
- The ingredients are added to the Irish glass in the following order: first, cool syrup is poured, warm whipped milk is placed on it, then hot espresso is carefully poured in, and finally a high “cap” of milk foam is placed on top;
- You can place various additives on top: chocolate chips or marshmallows, for example.
A nice feature of latte coffee with syrup is the ability to endlessly experiment with different toppings, each time getting a new interesting result. Coffee with chocolate is no less tasty.
Making cappuccino at home
A strong and delicately creamy cappuccino is a real salvation on a sleepy morning. Served in small classic trapezoidal cups made of porcelain or ceramics. You can also decorate with airy cream, cinnamon, and colored glazed sprinkles.
Classic cappuccino
There is more than one recipe for making cappuccino that can be used at home. The most delicious cappuccino is classic, vanilla and egg.
Classic cappuccino recipe
To prepare 2 servings you will need:
- 100 ml of full-fat milk or cream diluted with milk.
- 100 ml espresso. One serving of classic espresso requires 25-35 ml of water and 7-10 g of ground coffee.
- Sugar to taste.
Preparing the drink:
- Heat and whisk the milk. Full-fat milk and cream are quite difficult to whip. Therefore, it is best to do this with an immersion blender or French press.
- We brew espresso - in a Turk, a coffee machine, or simply brew it in a cup. In the classic version of espresso, the proportions for one cup are usually 7-10 g of coffee per 35-50 ml of water.
- Pour the resulting espresso into 2 cups.
- Add ⅓ milk and ⅓ milk foam on top. Ready.
Vanilla cappuccino recipe
For preparation you will need:
- 150 ml 15% cream;
- 150 ml espresso;
- sugar to taste;
- vanillin 2 gr.
Preparing the drink:
- Bring the cream to a boil, add vanilla and beat thoroughly.
- Pour coffee into cups.
- Pour in the prepared cream and foam. Ready.
Egg cappuccino with thick foam
For 2 servings you will need:
- ready-made cappuccino without foam;
- one egg yolk;
- two teaspoons of powdered sugar;
- vanillin 1 gr.
Preparing the drink:
- We brew classic espresso in any convenient way: in a coffee maker, coffee machine or just in a mug.
- Thoroughly beat the yolk with powder until highly foamy.
- Add vanilla to the whipped mixture.
- Carefully spread the foam in a thick layer on the surface of the drink and let it cool slightly. Ready.
Making delicious coffee with milk foam at home is easy. For beginners, this will take no more than 10-15 minutes. For professionals who constantly practice, it takes 5 minutes to prepare an amazing cappuccino or latte at home. Recipes can be supplemented, the main thing is to maintain the basic proportions - and it will be delicious. And may your morning always be fragrant and invigorating!
