Make Your Own Gourmet Coffee Drinks
Why pay high prices for package of specialty coffee, or even higher prices for coffee-shop-prepared drinks? You can make these tasty beverages at home, and save a heap of money while you're at it. Around the holiday times, especially, it's wonderful to sit down with friends and family and enjoy a mug of java.
Classic Cappuccino: in a 6-ounce cup, brew one serving of espresso and stir in 1 teaspoon sugar. Top with 2 tablespoons steamed milk and 2 tablespoons frothed milk. Dust with cinnamon.
Cafe Mocha: In a coffee cup, brew one serving of espresso. Stir in 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup and 1/2 cup steamed milk. Top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
Cafe latte: In a large cup, brew two servings of espresso. Add 3/4 cup steamed milk.
No espresso handy? Just make regular coffee, brewing it extra strong.