Ingredients and equipment
The recipe for making cappuccino in a coffee machine is simple, because the classic version of the drink includes only three components:
- Coffee. You can buy ground or grind the grains yourself. Blends “for espresso” are ideal: they combine several varieties that are in harmony with each other. Pure 100% Arabica or mixed with Robusta (up to 15%) is used.
- Milk. Milk with a fat content of 3.2% or higher froths best. A low-fat product does not produce high-quality foam.
- Water. Water with a mineralization of about 150 mg/l and a pH of 7.0 is suitable.
Making the right cappuccino without special equipment - a coffee machine with a cappuccino maker - is quite difficult. Automatic and semi-automatic devices differ in control method, functions and price.
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What drinks can be prepared in a carob maker?
In a carob coffee maker you can prepare various variations of coffee drinks:
- classic espresso;
- latte;
- cappuccino;
- look;
- Irish coffee.
Let's look at recipes for making coffee from a carob coffee maker.
Classic espresso
Espresso is perhaps the most popular strong and at the same time simple drink in terms of preparation.
The recipe for making espresso in a carob coffee maker is as follows:
- Take 7-9 grams of freshly ground, finely roasted beans and 30 ml of water.
- Pour coffee into the cone, compact the mass using a tamper, and place it in the coffee machine.
- All you have to do is turn on the unit and after 25-30 seconds 30 ml of delicious, aromatic espresso with a reddish, dense foam will be prepared.
Latte
Ingredients you will need:
- freshly ground fine grains - 1 tablespoon;
- water – 40-50 ml;
- milk – 200 ml;
- cinnamon, crushed nuts – 2-3 grams.
We will prepare latte according to the following algorithm:
- First of all, let's take suitable dishes. A multi-layer latte is best poured into a tall Irish glass.
- Brew espresso in a coffee machine according to the above recipe, using 40-50 ml of water.
- Using the paranello attachment, beat the pre-cooled milk until thick foam.
- Pour espresso into a glass, and on top, carefully, along the wall, pour foamed milk.
- Decorate the drink with cinnamon and crushed nuts.
Cappuccino
There are several recipes for making this delicious drink.
Classic recipe
Prepare cappuccino as follows:
- Take 1.5 tsp. freshly ground fine grains, 100 ml of milk. Pour 100 ml of water into the tank of the device.
- We brew classic espresso.
- Heat the milk to a temperature of 30-40°C and, using the frothing attachment, whisk it.
- We combine the ingredients: pour coffee into the bottom of the glass, pour milk into it, and then add foam.
- Place the cups with the finished cappuccino under the frother again - this will saturate the foam with the coffee aroma.
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You can decorate your cappuccino with anything:
- vanilla sticks;
- cinnamon;
- grated chocolate;
- whipped cream;
- coconut flakes;
- scoops of ice cream.
Here we focus on our taste.
Viennese cappuccino
This recipe finds its fans among chocolate lovers:
- Per serving you will need 40-50 ml of freshly brewed espresso, 100 ml of hot milk, chocolate and 2-3 tbsp. l. whipped cream.
- Espresso is prepared from freshly ground, medium-roasted, finely ground beans.
- We heat the milk to 75-80°C, but do not let it boil.
- Mix hot milk and espresso, decorate the drink with whipped cream and sprinkle generously with grated chocolate.
Glyase
Glace is a type of coffee served cold. It is not difficult to prepare it in a carob coffee machine. It is enough to brew a cappuccino, but only at the stage of preparing espresso as a base, put 3-4 ice cubes on the bottom of the cup.
Well, accordingly, there is no need to heat the milk. Instead of whipped milk, you can put a scoop of Plombir ice cream along with ice - you will get amazingly tasty, creamy coffee.
Irish coffee
Coffee is prepared with the addition of whiskey. The latter gives the drink a hint of piquancy. But to make it truly tasty and aromatic, it is better to use high-quality alcohol for the recipe.
Let's take from the components:
- 2 servings of freshly prepared espresso;
- sugar – 1.5 tsp;
- water – 1 tsp;
- cream – 2.3 tbsp. l.;
- Irish whiskey - 1.5 tbsp. l.
Cooking technology:
- Mix granulated sugar, water and boil for 1 minute.
- Using a coffee machine, prepare coffee at the rate of 1.5 tbsp. l. crushed grains per 200 ml of water.
- Add whiskey to the coffee, the resulting sugar syrup, and decorate it with whipped cream using an attachment.
Additives for cappuccino
Sweeteners and spices can diversify and enrich the taste of your favorite cappuccino from a coffee machine. They are added during the preparation process so as not to stir the finished drink and not destroy the delicate foam:
- spices are placed along with ground coffee directly into the holder. The better the cloves, cinnamon or nutmeg are crushed, the more flavor they will impart to the drink;
- sugar or syrup is added to an empty cup and then filled with espresso. After stirring the coffee, place a milk “cap” on top of it;
- to impart a vanilla flavor to the foam, you need to heat a few grains of this exquisite seasoning in milk or dissolve a spoonful of vanilla sugar in it;
- The finished drink can be sprinkled with cinnamon, cocoa or grated chocolate on top. The drawing can last up to 20 minutes.
Possible failures
The most important thing in a cappuccino is the milk cap. But it does not always turn out dense and stable. There is no need to despair if you didn’t succeed in making cappuccino foam in a coffee machine the first time. You can increase the chances of proper cooking in different ways:
- It is worth experimenting with the fat content of the product. You can use full-fat (6%) milk – it whips easier. The calorie content of cappuccino will increase significantly, but the foam is guaranteed to be dense.
- Try milk from another manufacturer. In some stores you can find a product with a high protein content (3%) specifically for cappuccino, which is indicated on the packaging. True, the price is higher.
- Monitor the temperature of the milk to avoid overheating. Boiled food does not whip at all.
- Remove the milk from the refrigerator immediately before whipping or even place it in the freezer for a few minutes. The optimal temperature to start whipping is 2-4 °C. Cool the pitcher too.
Each coffee machine has its own “character”, you need to get used to it, practice several times, so that the cappuccino turns out no worse than that of real baristas.
How to make cappuccino in a Delonghi coffee maker?
The profession of a barista involves mastering the art of brewing coffee. A true specialist knows how to prepare a truly tasty and invigorating drink. Over the years, many variations have been invented: cappuccino , espresso, latte, etc. Fans of airy coffee breaks will love home coffee machines, which can grind aromatic beans and brew delicious coffee themselves.
The ideal coffee is cappuccino
The Delonghi coffee maker, equipped with a special tube that conducts steam, prepares cappuccino. Now you can enjoy this rich, foamy drink at home, with your family, at breakfast or during an evening movie show.
To make the right cappuccino coffee, you need to know several distinctive features of this aromatic delicacy:
- The milk foam should be glossy and consist of small bubbles. Large bubbles will not give such a silky texture.
- The ideal cappuccino is recognized by its proportions: the cup should contain ¾ coffee with milk and ¼ foam.
- The taste of the drink should be strong, rich, slightly softened by a portion of milk.
- The taste of the drink should be the same, balanced, without any extraneous notes.
Many coffee connoisseurs claim that brew cappuccino according to all the rules. But with the advent of the Delonghi coffee machine, this myth was dispelled. The device will prepare a drink that is no different from one brewed by hand, and most importantly, quickly and easily.
Homemade cappuccino in a Delonghi coffee maker
You can delight yourself and your family with excellent coffee in your own kitchen. To fully enjoy a high-quality drink, you will have to practice for some time with water, steam and the texture of the foam.
The built-in cappuccino maker is responsible for the milk frothing function. This is a metal tube through which steam flows under pressure. It is thanks to it that the milk mass becomes airy and gives the coffee that very delicate texture. With this function, anyone can brew a first-class cappuccino without any special skills.
Procedure for making foamy coffee at home:
- Pour about a third of the cold milk into a metal jug. The colder it is, the better, airier and more durable the foam will be.
- Slide the switch to the “steam” position and release excess water.
- Dip the end of the tube into the milk and start a stream of steam.
- As the foam rises and the volume of milk increases, lower the container, trying to continuously maintain the whirlwind. To do this, tilt the jug slightly, immersing only a small part of the tip.
- There is no need to twist and mix the contents unnecessarily. It is advisable to let naturally circulating air do all the work.
- The milk should double in volume and its temperature should rise to 65°C.
- Next, you need to compress the foam by tapping the bottom on the table.
- For the next step, you will have to put the jug of milk aside and start making coffee. To do this, you need to take a large mug, preferably a special cappuccino cup.
- The frothed milk should be gradually poured onto the finished hot coffee. Ideally, it is better to move from the center in a circle to the edges.
- Having poured out all the foam, you can steam the container again to remove any remaining milk.
- As for the consistency of the mass, it directly depends on the fat content of the milk. So, skim milk will not give such an attractive glossy foam and rich taste that the combination of delicate foam and strong espresso gives.
- Only whole milk will give you a velvety rich taste.
- A dietary product with a reduced fat content will produce a light foam, thin, more reminiscent of meringue. It will quickly settle and dissolve in the bulk of the liquid.
An ideal result is guaranteed if you follow all recommendations, instructions for the device and timely cleaning of parts of the product. The deep and rich taste of coffee will not be interrupted by foreign odors and tastes only if, after each use, all involved parts are thoroughly washed with special products and finally with plain water.
Features of using a coffee machine with a cappuccino function.
Delonghi is a leading brand producing high-quality household appliances. With such reliable products, you can be sure that the output will definitely be a product of the highest category.
The same can be said about the cappuccino from this company’s coffee maker. Comfortable and quick preparation of the drink will save you from visiting cafes and other establishments. One multifunctional device will help you prepare several types of coffee without much effort and specific knowledge.
Models of Delonghi coffee machines with a cappuccino function have some features:
- Using the knob on the machine, you can set the volume of the drink, but not the proportions of milk and coffee content. You will have to deal with this yourself: monitor the amount of foam, milk and water poured.
- The line of new devices with remote control allows you to set drink parameters down to milliliters from the coffee machine owner’s smartphone, avoiding spills, discrepancies in volumes or insufficient coffee strength.
- Launching a one-click program to brew coffee means that even a double portion will be prepared from the same grind of the same bookmark.
In each container, for milk, coffee and water, there are marks by which you can figure out how much of the finished drink you will get. In the Delonghi coffee maker you can make 4 servings of cappuccino at a time. This is very convenient and saves time when you need to treat a large family or a whole group of friends to a cup of strong invigorating drink with delicious coffee.
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