Barista-Style Coffee

by Whittard of Chelsea

Coffee lovers, rejoice! Want to learn how to make our favourite shop classics from home?

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From a perfectly balanced macchiato to a a silky-smooth flat white, our easy-to-follow coffee guide will show you how to create barista-style coffee at home with simple steps and expert tips to help you brew with confidence.

Six Coffee Types and How to Make Them

Step 01

Espresso

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)

Strong, complex and full-bodied, there’s very little that could compare to an authentic Italian-style espresso. Best served exceptionally hot, it’s good practice to warm your espresso cup beforehand with a drop of hot water. Pour in 35ml freshly brewed coffee and enjoy the wonderfully rich caffeine hit.

Step 02

Americano

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
100ml freshly boiled water

Prefer a longer coffee with a little less intensity than an espresso? An Americano is an wonderfully simple choice. Just add 35ml of freshly brewed coffee to a cup and pour over 100ml of freshly boiled water, and it’ll be ready for your enjoyment.

Step 03

Latte

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
250ml steamed milk

A latte has a higher percentage of steamed milk than a cappuccino: 1 part coffee to 3 parts milk. Add 35ml freshly brewed coffee to a tall glass, then top up with steaming hot milk. Finish with a generous spoonful of velvety foam.

Step 01

Cappuccino

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
150ml steamed milk
Cocoa powder (to serve)

The recipe for the perfect cappuccino: equal parts coffee and foam, and half the amount of milk. Pour 35ml freshly brewed coffee into your cup, so it's a little less than halfway. Top up with the steaming hot milk and a 4-6cm layer of froth. Dust with cocoa powder as the professionals do.

Step 02

Mocha

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
250ml steamed milk
1 tsp hot chocolate powder

Hot chocolate and coffee = the best of both worlds. Pour 35ml freshly brewed coffee into your cup and stir in the hot chocolate powder until smooth. Add steamed milk, followed by a dash of foam. (Squirty cream optional).

Step 03

Macchiato

1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
50-100ml steamed milk

For those that like the lightest splash of milk with espresso, master the art of the macchiato. Add 35ml freshly brewed coffee to a cup, followed by a drizzle of steaming hot milk. The pièce de résistance? 2-3 tsp of foam.

No Milk Steamer?

  1. Fill a clean jar (an old condiment jar is ideal) with the correct measurement of your chosen milk.
  2. Securely screw on the lid and shake for 30 seconds or so, until frothy bubbles form.
  3. Remove the lid and pop the jar in the microwave on a high heat for 30 seconds. The froth will rise to the top of the milk.
  4. When pouring the milk into your cup, use a large spoon to prevent the foam from escaping with it - you can then use it to top your drink if desired.

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