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Breville Die Cast Espresso Machine – 800ESXL/ 15 Bar Triple-Prime Pump/ Auto-Purge/ Self-Retracting Water Tank Tube/ Dual-Wall Crema System/ Swivel Steam Wand With Froth Enhancer/ Concealed Storage Compartment/ Stainless Steel Finish

Joe L asked:


I work for a coffee shop and probably 80% of people who order a cappuccino are mad because they didnt know what they orderd. 1/3 espresso 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk. This is frustrating!!! do I really need to give every one a lesson on what it is. This drink has been around for 100s of years. I also get iced cappuccino…well jeez thats impossible.. Why would you ice froth.. That defeats it purpose. How hard is this concept?
NO THE RECIPE HAS NEVER CHANGED .NEVER EVER. IT HAS BEEN THE SAME FOR 100S OF YEARS.
I would go out of business if I made those people something new everytime they tried something they dont like. In all my years in other businesses it seems that people that go to coffee shops feel you should make them something else if they dont like it. ahahahaha do you do this at McDonalds .. It seems to be hip to have that Starbucks cup or drink cappuccinos/lattes yet no one has any idea what they are drinking.

Patrick Goldman asked:




The Art of Making Cappuccino
As you know, a cappuccino is an espresso prepared with steamed and frothed milk. There are many delightful ways to make cappuccino, but you should first learn how to make a perfect espresso. Your knowledge and skill, your beans and your machine all greatly affect the quality of the coffee you make.

Once you know the basics you’ll be able to fully appreciate these recipes!

The Basic Cappuccino
The basic cappuccino is a 6-9 ounce beverage. It is composed of about 2-3 ounces of espresso coffee, 2-3 ounces of steamed milk and 2-3 ounces of frothed milk. Powdered cocoa or cinnamon is usually sprinkled on the top to give it that little special touch.

Here are some tips and tricks to take your cappuccino to the next level of deliciousness.
In order to properly layer the cappuccino, you should let the frothed milk rest a moment so the foam and milk can separate. Pour the brewed espresso into a stainless steel pitcher as ceramic and glass cups absorb too much of the heat. The temperature of the espresso actually makes a big difference in taste and the best machines even allow you to regulate the temperature of the coffee as it’s brewing. To prepare your beverage, use a demitasse cup so you can keep the proportions correct. First pour the steamed milk into the cup until it fills about one third (2-3 ounces of milk). Then slowly pour the espresso into the steamed milk. Finally, spoon the froth in to fill the last few ounces of space. When this is done correctly, the espresso should settle between the milk and the foam. Generally speaking, the frothed milk should be between about 150 and 170 degree Fahrenheit. To make the frothing easier, you should buy an espresso maker that has a frothing adaptor rather than a wand.

To learn more, read our article on how to make a perfect cappuccino in 5 minutes.

The Classic Cappuccino
This type of cappuccino is pretty common in Italy and North America and it’s simply a cappuccino that is only topped with frothed milk (no steamed milk poured into the espresso). You simply top your 1-2 ounces of espresso with 1-2 ounces of foam. Delicious!

The Iced Cappuccino
Though the iced cappuccino doesn’t differ in ingredients from the basic cappuccino, it is prepared differently. First, you brew your espresso (a single or double shot). Then you put about 5-6 ice cubes into a glass and pour the espresso over them. Stir it up to bring the temperature down. Then pour the cooled espresso into a serving cup and add 2-3 ounces of cold milk. Finally, froth up 2-3 ounces of milk and spoon only the warm froth onto the top.

The Milky Way Cappuccino
Now we’re getting into the real yummy stuff. If you like chocolate and caramel (and who doesn’t?), you’ll love this one. In order to make a Milky Way Cappuccino, you simply create a basic (or classic) cappuccino and add one ounce of chocolate and one ounce of caramel before adding the milk (you pour the chocolate and caramel into the espresso and then pour the milk).

Simple but great!

The Almond Cappuccino
If you like almonds, you’ll love this recipe. Once again it’s very simple. Before mixing the steamed milk with the espresso, pour one ounce of vanilla extract and one ounce of almond extract into the espresso. Then simply finish off the Basic Cappuccino and enjoy!

The Peppermint Cappuccino
For this recipe you’ll simply need the standard ingredients of a basic cappuccino plus a peppermint patty. While your coffee is brewing, place the milk and patty in a small pan and heat it up until the patty is melted. Stir the milk when the patty starts to dissolve to ensure it’s mixed in nicely. Then finish your basic cappuccino with this scrumptious milk!

The Homemade Frappe Cappuccino
A frappe cappuccino is simply a blended (frappe) cappuccino. To make one, you first brew one large shot of espresso and then let it cool. You can put it in the fridge so it cools quicker. Once it is cool, it’s time to get out your blender and pour in the coffee, about 4-5 ounces of milk, 1-2 tablespoons of sugar and about one cup of ice. Blend it up until the ice is crushed and the drink is smooth.

Well, I hope that gets you started

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K. Braun asked:




When it comes to machines for making espresso, there are few companies that can compete with the products made by Krups. Krups espresso machines are sleek, stylish, and easy to operate. Ranging in price from under $100 to more than $2000, there is a good chance that Krups has a machine to fit your needs and your budget. So which Krups espresso machine should you go with?

With so many models to choose from, and with such a variety of prices, this is definitely a decision that requires some research and consideration. You do not need to worry though as we have taken care of that for you. In all, Krups offers four categories of espresso machines: fully automatic, combination, pump, and steam. Read on and choose for yourself.

Fully automatic machines – The two most popular machines in this category are the Krups XP9000 and the Krups XP7230 compact automatic. Both come in at over $1000, with the XP9000 coming in at a price of just over $2100. The more expensive of the two models features an option to choose the strength of your coffee, as well as the option to program the amount of coffee dispensed. The cheaper model is smaller and has fewer features, but it still gives customers the ability to customize various settings.

Pump machines – The XP4030 and the XP4050 are the two most popular pump machines made by Krups. In terms of price, the XP4030 is $100 cheaper, but it still has most of the features of the XP4050. The XP4050 is more expensive because it is programmable. It also comes with an additional “auto-cappuccino” feature that guarantees users the perfect froth on their drinks.

Steam machines – These are the most affordable models with prices well under $100. However, the espresso you get from this type of machine is not as good as what you can get from a pump-powered machine. The steam espresso machines are a good option for people who drink mostly lattes and cappuccinos or for those who are on a very tight budget.

Combination machines – Combination machines do exactly what their name implies – they make a combination of espresso and good old-fashioned coffee. The three most popular combination machines include the XP1500, the XP2010 and the XP2070. Of the three, the XP1500 is priced the lowest, at under $100. The XP2010 and the XP2070 are both pump machines, while the XP1500 is powered by steam. The main advantage of the XP2070 is that it is programmable unlike the other two models.

The Krups espresso machines are not without problems or issues. However, most of the problems seem to center on spillage, poor frothing, and weak coffee – all common problems associated with most machines designed to make espresso.

Ebenezer Heng asked:




Consider this the basic in the how to make cappuccino series. This article would highlight the steps to make cappuccino like the baristas you see in Starbucks and most coffee shops…

Before moving on to the 3 simple steps to make the cappuccino, do you know what is cappuccino? The key to understanding this, would be invaluable to learn how to make it. Knowing the components of a cappuccino enables you to visualize the procedures later.

Cappuccino is actually an espresso filled with 2 types of heated milk, i.e the steamed milk and the frothed milk. And, it is the frothed milk that gives cappuccino that classic look and it is also the “so difficult ” frothing that lead world coffee bodies in using the froth to evaluate the skills of baristas.

The proportion of cappuccino is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 heated milk and 1/3 frothed milk. We would not touch on espresso in this article, as it warrants one entire article on how to get a good espresso, here we would highlight the other 2 components, the steamed and frothed milk, to better your learning in how to make cappuccino.

You would get steamed milk when the heat source (usually the steam wand) is injected into the milk, slightly below boiling point. As the injection of hot air is controlled to a minimal, there would not be any change in the milk volume except for a small amount of micro bubbles or froth.

To get more bubbles, i.e. to get frothed milk, place the steam wand at the surface of the milk, and this would creates more of the micro bubbles, remove the steam wand, when the froth has the look and feel of whipped cream.

Now, let’s learn how to make cappuccino in 3 simple steps:

i. when using an espresso machine, while waiting for the espresso to brew, steam and froth the milk in a frothing pitcher. Once done, set it aside for approximately 30 seconds.

This is to allow the milk densities to separate. To speed up the process, you can try what Starbucks or most coffee shops’ baristas are doing -by knocking the frothing pitcher on the table, this would separate the steam from the froth milk.

ii. Then, take a large spoon to keep the milk foam as you pour out the steam milk. As you pour the steam milk into a mug, do it slowly to prevent breaking the froth, and stop when you reaches 1/3 of the mug.

With the 1/3 steam milk done, spooned up the froth milk and put it on top of the steamed milk, this foamed milk should take up another 1/3 of the mug.

iii. For the last 1/3 of the mug, pour in the espresso down the middle of this foamy sculpture. And there you have it, a foamy cappuccino!

Not that complicated right? No need to ask how to make cappuccino like that Starbucks baristas anymore right? You can do it with 3 simple steps!:)

zzzbarney asked:

very cool art all made with cappuccinos by usin the froth on top

Commander Pyro asked:


The things I’ve read on line about how to make a cappuccino say that it is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 milk and 1/3 froth. Is the froth some maddeningly important part so that it’s not cappuccino without it?