Today was one of those days where the urge to go to Starbucks almost overwhelmed me. I regularly brew my own coffee (Cafe Bustelo is my favorite – it’s super dark and a can of it costs less than $3 at my local grocery stores!) at home in the morning, and that’s usually enough to satisfy my need for caffeine throughout the day. However, sometimes there’s nothing I wouldn’t give for a nice cappuccino or latte. Alas, I do not have cappuccino maker and don’t foresee owning one in my immediate future. So I went exploring.
After a few minutes of browsing, I found this great YouTube video that claimed to show how to make a cappuccino without any equipment or machinery. I had to give it a try:
This method worked wonderfully for me. I brewed some really strong coffee to use instead of espresso (since I don’t have an espresso machine). I heated up the milk in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then shook the jar of milk for about a minute. Once I poured the milk into my mug of hot coffee (and spooned out the foam I had created), I had an instant cappuccino. I sprinkled some nutmeg and cinnamon on the top and I was good to go. I’m actually enjoying my homemade cappuccino as I write these words!
What other methods do you Tip Heroes have for satisfying cappuccino, latte or macchiato cravings? Please share your ideas in the comments section below. I’d love to try them out!
