What type of milk makes the best espresso?
The great debate looms over this next part of a great cappuccino and that is, What is the best milk for a cappuccino or latte? Some say Homogenized milk is best as the fat separates easier from the milk when heated. Some say Skim milk is better, keeping the fat content out of the milk makes the cappuccino lighter and releases the flavors better (But less foam) and finally 2% or 1% milk, the happy medium. Well to give you a definitive answer I say yes, they are all the best, because I don’t believe it really matters. For health reasons maybe choose Non Fat milk (Lower fat count but releases sugars faster into body giving you that crashing feeling early). For Flavor, definitely go with Homogenized milk, big Fat means big foam, if you like cream in your coffee, you had better go Homogenized. 2% or 1% will give you the best of both worlds. I say it doesn’t matter because great cappuccino milk is about 2 things, Temperature & Time. Properly steamed milk will reach a temperature between 130
The great debate looms over this next part of a great cappuccino and that is, What is the best milk for a cappuccino or latte? Some say Homogenized milk is best as the fat separates easier from the milk when heated. Some say Skim milk is better, keeping the fat content out of the milk makes the cappuccino lighter and releases the flavors better (But less foam) and finally 2% or 1% milk, the happy medium. Well to give you a definitive answer I say yes, they are all the best, because I don’t believe it really matters. For health reasons maybe choose Non Fat milk (Lower fat count but releases sugars faster into body giving you that crashing feeling early). For Flavor, definitely go with Homogenized milk, big Fat means big foam, if you like cream in your coffee, you had better go Homogenized. 2% or 1% will give you the best of both worlds. I say it doesn’t matter because great cappuccino milk is about 2 things, Temperature & Time. Properly steamed milk will reach a temperature between 130
