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Trying a Cappucino

 For my final endeavor this week, I decided to try making a cappuccino. While I do not order cappuccinos very often, it would be fun to try something that scares me: using the milk steamer on my espresso machine. This is a part of the espresso machine that I have been nervous to use because it honestly just looks too fancy and intimidating.  How do I make a Cappuccino? Ingredients 1 shot of espresso 2/3 cup milk of your choice Cinnamon or Chocolate Shavings if preferred How do I make it?  Step 1: Brew one shot of espresso per your espresso maker's directions.  Step 2 : Froth your milk of choice (I chose to use unsweetened vanilla almond milk).  Step 3 : Pour your espresso into your mug and add your frothed milk. Step 4: Sprinkle your chocolate or cinnamon on top and enjoy! Products I used: Cafe Bustelo Espresso. You can find it  here  on Amazon.         Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk. You can find it  here  on the HyVee ...

The Classic Iced Latte

 For my second espresso-making adventure, I decided to try a classic iced latte. An iced latte is always my old reliable when I am unsure what to get or I am trying a new place. A latte is simply made with espresso, milk, ice, and a sweetener or flavor of your choice.  How do I make an Iced Latte? Ingredients: 2 shots of espresso Milk of your choice Sweetener of your choice How do I make it? Step 1: The first step is to brew your espresso per your espresso machine's recommendations. I chose to make a double shot of espresso.  Step 2: Add your espresso to a glass with ice.  Step 3 : Fill a jar with milk and your sweetener until it is 3/4 full Step 4 : Shake the mixture and pour it into the glass with espresso and ice. Step 5: Enjoy! Products I used: Cafe Bustelo Espresso. You can find it  here  on Amazon.         Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk. You can find it here on the HyVee website. Agave Nectar. You can find it here on Amazon. My ...