Cappuccino Recipe
Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and airy foam — drier and more intense than a latte, in a smaller cup.
Ratio
1:1:1
Grind
Fine (espresso)
Water temp
Milk ~140°F
Coffee
18 g → 36 g
Water
~2 oz milk + foam
Time
~3 min
Step by step
- Pull a double shot into a 5–6 oz cup.
- Steam milk with more air than a latte to build a thick foam.
- Layer roughly one-third espresso, one-third milk, one-third foam.
Tip: More foam, less milk than a latte — that's what makes a cappuccino drier and bolder.
A cappuccino lives or dies on its foam. No espresso-machine steam wand? A good milk frother gets you thick, café-style foam at home.