How to make cappuccino in a coffee machine

Every year the number of coffee fans is growing. This drink attracts not only its aroma, but also its various execution options. The famous espresso, Americano, coffee with milk, cream, with added alcohol, ice cream. And, of course, we can’t help but mention such beautiful coffee with huge whipped milk foam as cappuccino.

The cappuccino drink itself is essentially espresso coffee with foamed milk added.

The history of the origin of this name is connected with the clothing of ancient monks. In the 16th century, Capuchin monks wore traditionally dark clothes and a white hood over it. So the coffee is brown, and on top there is a large foamy “cap” of milk. It was during this period of time that cream or milk began to be often added to coffee. Although, according to tradition, coffee in those days was considered a drink of evil spirits and was drunk with caution. Because it excited and had a tonic effect.

Therefore, some historians agree that they began to add milk to it to soften the tonic effect, others agree that coffee in those days was very expensive and therefore it was diluted with hot milk to save money.

Making coffee in a coffee machine

In a coffee machine with cappuccino maker

Today, cappuccino is one of the popular coffee drinks. It is prepared in special coffee machines that allow milk to be frothed.

This attachment is called a cappuccino maker. Not all coffee machines have the same operating principle, which is why cappuccino tastes different.

Pannarello attachment

The coffee machine can have either an automatic cappuccino maker or a manual one (it has a Panarello tip).

When considering machines for making coffee with a manual cappuccino nozzle, it should be noted that there are many models with such a cappuccino maker. And the cappuccino device is made in the form of a pipe located on the working panel of the coffee machine. Steam is forced through this tube under high pressure.

Such a tube can be made of either metal or plastic. The nozzle on such a pipe (pannarello) can have several holes, which greatly simplifies the process of frothing milk. As they say in professional barista circles, in order to make a good cappuccino it is not necessary to have a panarello; professionals can do without it, but as a device for home use it is convenient.

Many models with a simple cappuccino system are produced under the Delonghi and Philips brands. These coffee machines are popular because of their simplicity and quick preparation of aromatic drinks for the whole family.

Method for preparing cappuccino in machines with a manual nozzle:

• let the steam escape from the tube (this both removes moisture from the future frothed milk and cleans the tube);
• pour natural fat milk into a special jug (usually made of stainless steel);
• place the container under the tube and use steam to whip the milk using rotational movements;
• if the coffee machine is equipped with a panarello nozzle, then you can work with it at an angle, tilting it slightly away from the milk jug;

Important! Do not heat the milk too much, the maximum temperature is seventy degrees. You can check the temperature of the milk simply by holding the jug in your hand. Highly heated milk gives the cappuccino a not-so-good taste. After whipping, to remove too large bubbles, you need to hit the bottom of the jug of milk on the table several times, and then the large bubbles will settle. The resulting foam is perfect for making café macchiato (coffee with milk), latte macchiato (milk with coffee), and cappuccino.

Coffee machines equipped with an automatic cappuccino maker come in two types - these are devices with an outlet hose and models where the hose is made in the form of a jug into which milk is poured. The first type allows you to prepare coffee in two phases.

The coffee itself is prepared separately, and the milk separately. Moreover, there is no need to pour the milk into a separate container, but just open the bag and place the hose inside and then turn on the milk supply after pouring the coffee. This machine is advantageous because it allows you to prepare not only cappuccino, but also latte macchiato. First the milk is frothed and then a little coffee is added and the latte macchiato is ready.

Such machines have a reasonable price, but one of the disadvantages is the inability to prepare coffee fully automatically, since you have to move the cup first for coffee, then for milk foam. In addition, it is not always possible to make the foam of a uniform consistency, and this depends on the degree of heating of the tube that produces the steam. But at the same time, models of such coffee makers are popular for many cafes and for home use.

A cappuccino machine with a jug is easy to operate. Firstly, pour milk into a container; it can be perfectly stored in the refrigerator.This container has adjustable foam density when whipping, and the shape of the jug itself is adapted for effective whipping. The required drink is prepared in two clicks. First, the espresso is set on the touch panel, and then you need to press the milk foam. The prices for such products are quite high, but the convenience of preparing an aromatic coffee drink is at a high level.

Some types of carob coffee machines are also equipped with a built-in cappuccino maker. But still, the process of making cappuccino in such a machine takes longer. Since it is necessary to go through the entire process of preparing coffee, starting from grinding it, then pouring it, forming a tablet for the cone.

Without cappuccino maker

You shouldn’t deny yourself your favorite treat if the coffee machine you choose doesn’t have a cappuccino maker. It can be purchased separately. Cappuccino makers operate on the principle of a magnetic whisk or a mechanical one.

They are easy to clean and are not loud. In addition, a significant advantage is their price, compared to a built-in device in a coffee machine.

Other methods and recipes

The capsule coffee machine prepares cappuccino based on milk powder extract. When preparing cappuccino in capsule machines, first a capsule with coffee is used, and then with cream.

The quality of the drink is still not up to par with cappuccino prepared manually or using special coffee attachments. And the price of the final product is significantly more expensive, since two capsules are used. But high quality is provided by Nespresso automatic coffee machines, which froth milk using a separate beater - Aerochino. The product is of high quality and convenient to prepare.