Hazelnut Free Cappuccino

Few coffee drinks hit the way a well-made cappuccino does — that balance of bold espresso, silky steamed milk, and a thick crown of foam is genuinely hard to beat. The good news is that this recipe keeps things beautifully simple: just finely ground espresso and cold whole milk, nothing else. For anyone navigating nut allergies, café drinks can be a minefield of flavored syrups, hazelnut drizzles, and cross-contamination from shared equipment, so making it at home puts you fully in control. The technique here is precise but approachable — a properly tamped double shot pulled to a deep amber crema, paired with milk steamed to that sweet spot between 140 and 150°F for a glossy, velvety texture. Pre-warming the cup is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping the drink at the right temperature from first sip to last. Spooning that dense foam on top to hit the classic equal-thirds ratio is the kind of detail that makes this feel like a proper café experience without ever leaving your kitchen.

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