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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 milk’s
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
1
illy iperEspresso capsule
1
tablespoon 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
1
illy iperEspresso capsule
3
⁄
4
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
1 illy iperEspresso capsule
½
cup 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.
