Almond Free Cappuccino
Few coffee drinks hit the way a properly made cappuccino does — that balance of bold espresso, silky steamed milk, and thick, cloud-like foam is genuinely hard to beat. This version is built on just two ingredients: finely ground espresso and cold whole milk, so there's nothing hidden in the cup and no reason to second-guess what you're drinking. For anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities, café drinks can be a minefield of flavored syrups, nut milks, and shared equipment, but making it at home puts you fully in control. The technique here is precise but approachable — a firm tamp, a 25-to-30-second pull, and careful steaming that brings the milk to a smooth, glossy finish without scorching it. Getting that equal-thirds ratio of espresso, steamed milk, and dense foam is the real goal, and once you nail it, you'll wonder why you ever paid café prices. Serve it immediately in a pre-warmed cup and the crema stays intact just long enough to enjoy every sip.
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Learn more →Ingredients
1 serving
- 18–20 g finely ground espresso coffee
- 4 oz whole milk, cold
Instructions
- 1
Run a short flush of hot water through the espresso machine's group head to bring it to temperature, then discard the water. Fill the portafilter with 18–20 g of finely ground espresso, tamp firmly and evenly, and lock it into the group head.
- 2
Pre-warm a 6 oz ceramic cappuccino cup by filling it with hot water from the machine's steam wand or hot-water spout for 30 seconds, then discard the water.
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