Carol In WI wrote:
> I've come across recipes to make your own cappacino's, etc, but they
taste
> cheap, I'd like to be able to come closer to the stuff you buy in the

> stores. Any suggestions?

What I do when I'm at home and want a coffee & hot milk drink is very
simple. I have a bottle of prebrewed, ultra strong coffee (French
roast, by Victorian). I put about 3-4 tbs in a cup, scald a cup of
whole milk, and add the milk to the coffee...results in a foamless (or
mini foam)latte, but has a good rich flavor.

You could brew a double- or triple-strength coffee (French roast or an
espresso roast)and store it in a covered container in the fridge.
Whenever you wanted your favorite coffee drink just scald the amount of
milk you want and add it to about 3 tbs of the coffee. You won't get
much foam but the flavor and smoothness are excellent.

There are inexpensive milk steamers available, costing under $15. I've
never tried one, mostly because having a lot of foam doesn't impress
me, but if you want to try for greater authenticity.....

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