| Fancy coffees prepared with hissing machines are doable in your kitchen without the hissing machines -- or any other special equipment. All you need is a drip coffeemaker and a little savvy. While you're at it, how about a coffee party? We've included delectable coffeehouse go-withs, and all can be made ahead. 
The Specialty Cups Espresso (left in photo): Using a drip coffeemaker, add 1 cup cold water and 1/3 cup French roast or espresso roast, ground as directed for your coffeemaker. Brew according to manufacturer's directions. (If using an espresso maker, use manufacturer's suggested amounts of ground coffee and water.) Pour into four demitasse cups or small cups. Serve with sugar cubes or coarse sugar. Makes four 2-ounce servings. Cappuccino (right in photo): Brew 1 recipe of espresso. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan warm 1 cup low-fat milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Transfer milk to a food processor bowl or blender container. Process or blend until milk is very frothy. (If you have an espresso machine with a steaming nozzle, heat and froth milk according to manufacturer's directions.) Divide espresso among four 5- to 8-ounce cups. Top each with the frothy milk. If desired, sprinkle with ground cinnamon or grated chocolate and serve with sugar. Makes 4 servings. Caffe Latte (middle in photo): Prepare 1 recipe cappuccino as directed, except increase the low-fat milk to 2 cups. A typical caffe latte is mostly hot milk and has just a small amount of froth on top. Serve with sugar, if desired. Makes 4 servings. | 
2 comments:
Do you have a recipe for a Cafe Mocha? What are the powder and syrups they use at coffee shops?
CAFE MOCHA--THE BEST
3 t. ground coffee
1 1/4 c. hot water
2 t. unsweetened cocoa
about 2 t. half and half (optionally fat free)
2-3 packets Splenda (or any sweetener you wish)
For the coffee, Kona whole coffee beans are recommended. Grind them yourself for best results.
For the cocoa, use Droste (Holland) or Ibarra (Mexican) from any specialty grocery store.
This is better than Starbucks, and somewhat healthy! I use the French press and let it brew for longer than 5 minutes. I usually do about 7 or 8 minutes (coffee and water). Then I add the cocoa to the mug and pour the coffee in.
Add 1/2 & 1/2 and Splenda to taste. This will be sure to give you a good jolt and it is absolutely DELICIOUS!
Why spend all the money at your local coffee joint when you can make it at home for a fraction of the cost--and it's better tasting!!
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