Honey Free Cappuccino
Few drinks hit the way a properly made cappuccino does — that balance of bold espresso, silky steamed milk, and a thick crown of dense foam is genuinely hard to beat. This version is built on just two ingredients: a double shot pulled from 18–20 g of finely ground espresso and 4 oz of cold whole milk, which means there's nothing hiding in here that doesn't belong. For anyone avoiding honey or sweeteners, coffee drinks can be a minefield at cafés where syrups and flavor shots sneak into recipes without much fanfare — making it at home puts you fully in control. The technique here is what elevates it: pre-warming the cup, nailing a 25–30 second extraction for that reddish-gold crema, and steaming the milk to a smooth, glossy 140–150°F before spooning the foam on top in equal thirds. It's a little ritual that takes practice but rewards you with something genuinely café-quality. Serve it immediately and enjoy it while the foam is still tight and the espresso is at its peak.
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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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