Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Preparing a drink
• Method 2 of 4: Coffee with hot milk foam
• Method 3 of 4: Coffee with cold milk foam
• Method 4 of 4: Coffee with whipped cream
• Recipes
• Frappuccino
• Irish coffee
• Cappuccino
• Macchiato
• Latte
• Tips
• What do you need

Espresso drinks like lattes are very popular and delicious. But don't think that you have to go to a coffee shop to enjoy them. You can easily make this kind of coffee at home. This article will show you how to make your favorite coffee at home using a French press.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Preparing a drink

1. 1 Lift the cover (filter) of the French press.
2. 2 Heat up the French press by pouring some hot water and stirring it up so that later, when you pour in the boiling water, the glass does not crack due to the temperature drop.
3. 3 Grind fresh coffee beans. Place 4 tablespoons of ground coffee on the bottom of your French press. You may have to experiment a little until you determine the ideal amount of coffee for you. The indicated amount of coffee is ideal for a small kettle.
4. 4 Pour boiling water over the coffee, about 2 cups of coffee, that is, about 500 ml of water. Pour the water slowly so it doesn't splash. The water should not be boiling, as this will make the coffee taste bitter.
5. 5 Stir the coffee quickly with a long-handled spoon, and then lower the lid (filter) of the French press so that it is only slightly covered with water.
6. 6 Let the coffee brew - wait about 3-4 minutes until the coffee is dark enough. The longer the coffee is infused, the stronger it will be. This is another field for experimentation. Remember only one rule: if brewed too short, the coffee will be sour, and if brewed for too long, it will over-brew and taste bitter.
7. 7 While holding the cap, push down on the plunger to lower the press down. Do this slowly and carefully until it stops.
8. 8 Let the coffee settle slightly. Pour coffee through a coffee filter or strainer if you want to remove any sediment.

Method 2 of 4: Coffee with hot milk foam

1. 1 Heat the milk in a saucepan. The milk should be warm, but not boiling.
2. 2 While the milk is heating, grind the coffee beans in the grinder.
3. 3 Remove the milk from the heat and place it on a tea towel at a slight angle. During this time, the coffee should be brewed.
4. 4 Take a hand blender and dip it in the lower end of the pan. Whisk the milk at high speed for 2-3 minutes to form a froth.
5. 5 Pour the coffee into the mugs and spoon the froth on top with a spoon. Serve immediately.

Method 3 of 4: Coffee with cold milk foam

1. 1 Chill milk in a small glass or stainless steel saucepan. To do this, put it in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes, or until the temperature is close to freezing. Ice crystals should form on the milk.
2. 2 Take out the milk and place it on a towel on the table.
3. 3 Use a hand blender to get a nice dense foam. After that, pour the coffee into mugs, and put the foam on top using a spoon. Serve immediately, sprinkling with cinnamon on top.

Method 4 of 4: Coffee with whipped cream

1. 1 If you love cappuccino, here's the recipe:
   • 250 ml chilled heavy cream
   • 1/2 teaspoon vanillin extract
   • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
2. 2 Whisk the cream with a hand blender.
3. 3 Add vanillin and sugar and continue whisking until the mixture reaches the consistency of thick whipped cream.

Recipes

Choose one of the recipes you like below. However, why not try them all? ..

Frappuccino

• 200 mg of good strong coffee
• 40 g heavy whipping cream
• Vanillin, cinnamon, almond syrup, or other flavors to taste
• Sugar to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon thickening pectin (optional)

Irish coffee

• 3 cups of espresso or 200 ml of good strong coffee
• 30 g heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon mint extract (to taste)
• Whipped cream (to taste)
• 30 ml. Irish whiskey (or whiskey to taste)

Cappuccino

• 100 ml of your favorite good coffee
• 100 ml milk, frothed until frothy

1. Pour coffee into a cup.
2. Add hot milk.

Macchiato

• 120 ml espresso (or regular good coffee)
• 1 cup heavy cream

1. Pour coffee into cups.
2. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream.
3. Place a spoonful of whipped cream on top of each cup.

Latte

• 60 ml hot espresso
• 340 g of boiling milk heated to 150 degrees
• 1 tablespoon milk foam

1. Pour coffee into the bottom of your glass.
2. Add hot milk to 3/4 full glass, but keep frothing.
3. Spoon the milk foam on top using a spoon.

Tips

• The word "espresso" means "under pressure" and not "fast" as some say.
• If you are a big coffee lover, consider buying a coffee machine. This will save you a lot of money as well as time.
• The best brewing ratio for brewing coffee is 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every 170 ml of water. Don't be afraid to experiment, though!

What do you need

• French press
• Coffee grinder (if using coffee beans)
• Fresh and high quality coffee beans (or ground coffee)
• Milk or cream
• Pan