This particular recipe is a drink for the people who love to keep the brain sharp. If you don’t like black coffee, Cappuccino is here for the rescue. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on expensive coffee drinks if you know how to make one at home. Cappuccino is very easy to make.
Very few people know that cappuccino is originated in Italy and has a few variations depending on the ingredients. You can have a cappuccino with your breakfast or between your lunch and supper time. Avoid it in the evening, unless you have to work at night. And just to clarify, cappuccino is one of coffee drinks but not a regular coffee!
Health Benefits
Coffee contains high levels of antioxidants and helpful nutrients. Caffeine stimulates the nervous system. It helps to boost metabolic rate and burn fat. It may also protect from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It even fights depression and keeps you happy.
Milk is good for as it offers a rich source of calcium and minerals essential for healthy bones and teeth. It helps in preventing osteoporosis. Vitamin-D present in milk plays a role in cell growth regulation and cancer protection.
Ingredients
cups milk: 2
cinnamon stick: 1
cups strong coffee: 2
sugar as required
cinnamon powder
How To Make Cappuccino
- In a pan add milk and cinnamon stick.
- Heat milk until it comes to boil.
- Put on low flame and let milk simmer for 10mins.
- In a cup pour ½ cup of coffee and add sugar (optional).
- Remove the cinnamon from the pan and pour the hot milk, raising high into the cup.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon powder and serve it hot.
Trivia
Cappuccino’s top layer of the foam gives away the strong flavors and a special taste to it. Ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa in powder form are the most famous choices.
The name is derived from the Capuchin friars, referring to the color of their habits, and in this context referring to the color of the beverage when milk is added in small portion to dark, brewed coffee (mostly espresso). The physical appearance of a modern cappuccino with espresso créma and steamed milk is a result of a long evolution of the drink.