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How to make cappuccino at home with instant coffee

How to make cappuccino at home with instant coffee

It is pretty easy to make cappuccino at home with instant coffee. You'll need instant coffee, milk, and optionally sugar and a little bit of cocoa.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 Person
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee
  • Sugar Optional
  • Cocoa powder Optional

Equipment

  • Milk frother or saucepan
  • A 6-ounce ceramic cup
  • Tablespoon

Method
 

  1. Boil 1 cup of water and pour it into a cup or mug.
  2. Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of instant coffee to the hot water and stir until dissolved.
  3. Froth the milk by either using a milk frother or heating it in a saucepan until it forms a creamy foam.
  4. Spoon the frothed milk over the coffee, filling the cup about 2/3 of the way.
  5. Top the milk with a bit of foam.
  6. Sprinkle with cocoa powder (optional)
  7. Add sugar (optional.)

Notes

Now that you have this simple recipe, you may make a cappuccino like you would get at a café at home.  Here are some additional tips:
  • The instant coffee powder makes cappuccino coffee taste better.
  • Almond or soy milk can be used in place of ordinary skimmed milk to produce vegan cappuccinos.
  • The best cappuccinos are served with ⅓ espresso, ⅓ steamed milk, and ⅓ foam.