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Cappuccino

A cappuccino is a classic Italian coffee drink that is perfect for a morning pick-me-up or a cozy afternoon treat.

3 min Easy

Here is what you need

1 double espresso capsule (around 80ml).
½ cup milk (whole milk for creamy foam, but any kind works).
Cocoa powder (optional, for a fancy dusting).

Let's make it!

Brew a double espresso capsule with your Nespresso capsule and machine.
Put the milk in the Aeroccino, choosing the hot milk recipe in Aeroccino 3 or third level foam in Aeroccino 4.
Pour the milk into the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon. Then, add the foam on top for that perfect layered look: one-third espresso, one-third milk, one-third foam.
Sprinkle cocoa powder on the foam if you like. Serve in a warmed cappuccino cup and enjoy.

Elegant and Effortless

A cappuccino is simple but feels special. Machines like the Nespresso Vertuo Creatista make it easy to get that coffee-shop quality at home. It’s all about the espresso, milk, and foam coming together just right.

Cappuccino vs. Latte: The Great Coffee Debate

Both use espresso and milk, but a cappuccino has equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foam, making it bold and creamy. A latte has more milk and less foam, so it’s milder and creamier. If you want a punchy coffee, go cappuccino.