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Coffee Café Give your next coffee break an international flavor. From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-512

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Whether you're a latte lover or a cappuccino connoisseur, it's easy to make your favorite coffee drink right in your own home.

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Cappuccino and latte

Cappuccinos 101

Cappuccinos are equal parts espresso, warmed milk and froth.

Materials:

espresso powder
stovetop espresso maker
cold, filtered water
1-1/2 c. milk
frother
spoon
sugar to taste

1. Unscrew the top compartment of the stovetop espresso maker. Fill the canister with espresso-ground coffee and pack it down with the back of a spoon (figure A). Fill the bottom compartment with cold, filtered water (figure B) (do not fill past the valve). Reassemble the espresso maker.

Figure A

Figure B

2. Heat on the stove until the pot gurgles and hisses.

3. Meanwhile, heat 1c.milk in a saucepan until it steams (figure C).

4. Use the frother (figure D) to whip the remaining 1/2 c. cold milk until foamy.

5. Pour 1/2 c. espresso into two coffee cups. Pour half of the steamed milk into each cup (figure E) and add sugar if desired. Spoon half of the milk foam into each cup.

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

Lattes 101

Caffe lattes are one part espresso, two parts warmed milk and a small amount of froth.

Materials:

espresso powder
electric espresso maker equipped with a steam wand
cold, filtered water
1-1/2 c. milk
frother

1. All espresso makers are different. Check the instructions for your machine before brewing. These instructions are general for most machines.

2. Make espresso by filling the filter basket to the appropriate mark with ground espresso (fill to the "2" mark to make two shots of espresso) (figure F). Replace the basket in the machine and lock into place.

3. Fill the carafe with the appropriate amount of water (to the "2" mark to make two shots) (figure G). Unscrew the top lid of the machine and pour the contents of the carafe into the machine. Screw the lid back on tightly -- if any steam escapes, it can cause burns (figure H).

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

4. Replace the carafe in the well in the machine. Turn the espresso machine on and wait until the espresso begins to drip into the carafe. When the espresso reaches the appropriate mark on the carafe, you can begin to steam the milk (figure I).

5. Pour 1-1/2 c. milk into a stainless-steel steaming pitcher, flip the switch to the "steam" function and submerge the steam wand in the milk (figure J). Do not allow the steam wand to rise above the milk level. The milk will steam and some foam will form.

Figure I

Figure J

Figure K

6. Flip the switch back to the "brew" function and finish brewing the espresso. Turn off the machine. Divide the espresso between two tall heatproof glasses. Add sugar if desired.

7. Add half of the warmed milk to each glass (figure K), using a spoon to hold back the foam as you pour. Spoon half of the milk foam onto the top of each latte.

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