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How to Steam and Froth for a Cappuccino

January 31, 2013 by Symphony

Cappuccinos are one of the most highly consumed coffee brews in the world. The word “cappuccino” is a derivative of the word “cappuccio”, which means “hood or something that covers the head”. When cappuccino’s were originally invented in Vienna coffee houses in the 1700’s, the brewed color was a reminder of the particular color the Capuchin monks’ attire was in, thus the term “cappuccino” was born.

Making a cappuccino relies heavily on the milk steaming and frothing process. Also, there’s a particular order that must be followed in its preparation, so as not to accidentally make a latte or caffe macchiato. Here’s a basic guideline:

Step 1

Fill your frothing pitcher with milk, but careful not to fill over half way as you will need room for expansion as you steam and froth.

frothing pitcher

 

 

Step 2

Place pitcher under steam wand and fully submerge steam wand tip. Turn on full power.

wand in frothing pitcher

 

Step 3

Ensure the top of the wand now sits just under the milk’s surface. Do not completely remove the wand from the milk during the steaming process.

steaming and frothing

Step 4

Taking a spoon to hold back the foam as you pour, slowly pour the steamed milk over your espresso.

spoon and frothed milk

 

Step 5

Now, using the same spoon, spoon out the froth and top your cappuccino with it. Voila!

finished cappuccino

Filed Under: Coffee Tagged With: brew methods, cappuccinos, frothing, steaming

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