By Shreya Sarpal
November 1, 2025
Cappuccino is an Italian coffee drink made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. This homemade version gives you café-quality creaminess and aroma without a machine.
2 tsp instant coffee powder 2 tsp sugar (adjust to taste) 2 tsp hot water 1 cup milk Cocoa powder or cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
In a cup, mix coffee, sugar, and hot water, then whisk or beat until the mixture turns thick and frothy.
Heat milk in a saucepan and froth it using a hand whisk or frother until it turns creamy with foam on top.
Pour the whipped coffee mixture into a mug.
Gently pour in the hot milk, holding back the foam with a spoon.
Top with milk foam, dust cocoa powder or cinnamon, and serve immediately.