Espresso Macchiato, Espresso Breve, Cappuccino

Steaming/Frothing Instructions

When steaming milk at home for delicious coffee-based drinks, always start with fresh, cold milk and steam only what you are going to use right away. For best results, we prefer using non-fat or skim milk, which produces light, voluminous foam, but feel free to experiment. Keep in mind that the consistency of the foam will vary depending on what type of milk is used. It is always best to froth your milk right before serving.

To steam and froth milk at home:

Fill a small to medium saucepan, no more than halfway, with cold milk and place over medium heat. Heat the milk until steam begins rising off the surface, but no bubbles have formed. Remove the pan from the heat and using a frother or immersion blender on low speed, process milk until the desired amount of froth is produced. If you do not own an immersion blender, you can whip the milk by hand with a wire whisk, but be ready to put some effort into it! Pour the milk into your espresso or coffee, using a spoon to hold back the foam. Scoop foam on top and serve.

Alternately, if using a microwave, pour milk into microwave safe mug or container and heat until steam begins to rise off the milkÕs surface (be careful milk does not boil over). Carefully remove from microwave and froth milk as described above.

Espresso Macchiato

A simple spot of foam makes this drink a classic.

Makes 1 serving

1illy iperEspresso capsule

1tablespoon frothed milk

1.Place an espresso cup on the espresso cup tray.

2.Using the lever, open the brew head, insert the capsule and close the brew head. Press Short to start the brewing process.

3.When the brewing process is complete, use a large spoon to place one tablespoon of the foam on top of the espresso.

4.Serve immediately.

Espresso Breve

American version of a latte – substituting

half & half for milk.

Makes 1 serving

1illy iperEspresso capsule 3Ú4 to 1 cup steamed half & half

1.Place a mug on the latte/cappuccino tray.

2.Using the lever, open the brew head, insert the capsule and close the brew head. Press the Short button to start the brewing process.

3.When the brewing process is complete, pour the cream into the espresso and serve immediately.

Cappuccino

A thick layer of foam and bit of milk let the

boldness of the coffee shine through

in this popular drink.

Makes 1 serving

1illy iperEspresso capsule

½cup steamed and frothed skim milk

1.Place a mug on the latte/cappuccino tray.

2.Using the lever, open the brew head, insert the capsule and close the brew head. Press the Short button to start the brewing process.

3.When the brewing process is complete, pour the milk into the espresso and top with 2 to 3 tablespoons of foam. Serve immediately.