Hot Chocolate – Starbucks

How to make a Hot Chocolate with a Nespresso Lattissima + and Starbucks Hot Cocoa Classic

1. Attach the milk tank filled with 1% (low fat) milk
2. Set froth level to 1
3. Place 10 oz. mug under the spout
4. Remove any Nespresso Pods from the machine
5. Press “Latte Macchiato” button
6. Before milk cycle ends (sputters) hit “Latte Macchiato” again
7. Stir in 1 Tablespoon of Starbucks Hot Cocoa Classic

This drink yields approximately 190 ml (~ 5 oz.)

We’ve been making a lot of hot chocolate this holiday season with our DeLonghi Lattissima Plus Nespresso Machine and have found this to be our second favorite “hot chocolate” recipe.

My preference is to go with 1 tbsp of the cocoa (directions call for 2 tbsp) as the blend is very chocolate-y.  Additionally, using 1 tbsp cuts the 12g of sugar in a normal serving to just 6g, the saturated fat to just 0.5g (not including the milk), and the overall calorie count to 40 calories.  The ingredients of the Starbucks mixture is listed as:  Sugar, Cocoa (processed with Alkali), Vanilla

The ingredients of the Starbucks mixture is listed as: Sugar, Cocoa (processed with Alkali), Vanilla

Caffé Latte

How to make a Caffé Latte with a Nespresso Lattissima +

1.  Attach the milk tank filled with skimmed (no fat) milk
2.  Set froth level to 1
3.  Place cappuccino cup under the spout
4.  Insert a Nespresso Pod in the machine
5.  Press “Latte Macchiato” button

I’ve enjoyed these Nespresso Pod Flavors in this recipe:  

Livanto

This drink yields approximately 190 ml (~ 6 oz.)

What is a Latte?  A Caffé Latte or Latte (Italian for “milk”) is “coffee & milk” also know as café au lait (French) or café con leche (Spanish) –  but the frothed milk adds a nice twist.  According to the Oxford English Dictionary the term caffè latte was first used in English in 1847 (as caffè latto) by Noushi Nayebi, and in 1867 as caffè latte by William Dean Howells in his essay “Italian Journeys”.

Click the link to see what the difference is between a Cafe Latte and a Cappuccino?

©2007 Doug Domin Jr - Joigny Haystacks

Shot-in-the-Dark

How to make a Shot-in-the-Dark with a Nespresso Lattissima +

1.  Place a mug filled with 6 oz. of drip coffee under the spout
2.  Place a Nespresso pod in the machine
3.  Press the “Espresso” button

I’ve enjoyed these Nespresso Pod Flavors in this recipe:

Apreggio Ristretto Roma Rosabaya de Colombia

The drink yields about 7 oz.

I must say that I thought this would be more of a novelty and didn’t take it seriously.  Of course, its an “eye-opener” which is how it got its other name “red eye”; however, I rather enjoyed it.  Watching the Apreggio (purple) pod brewing onto the coffee, one becomes very certain that these Nespresso Pods are premium grade espresso blends.  The crema really looked rich and added a strong, creamy and distinct flavor to the larger volume of (already strong) coffee.  Additionally, the flavor of the espresso lasted through to the last drop of coffee in the cup.

Long Black

How to make a Long Black with a Nespresso Lattissima +

1.  Place a 3 oz. pre-warmed demitasse cup under the machine spout
2.  Remove any Nespresso pod from the machine
3.  Press the “Espresso” button for hot water
4.  Place Nespresso Pod in the machine
5.  Press the “Espresso” button

I’ve enjoyed these Nespresso Pod Flavors in this recipe:

Cosi Ristretto

The drink yields about 2 oz.

This is an Australian version of the Cafe Americano – the espresso is added to the water.  Obviously, its a “watered-down” espresso; however, I enjoyed the Cosi (brown) Nespresso Grand Cru flavor, an arabica from East Africa, as it hints of lemon.  The Ristretto (black) Grand Cru is a more intense flavor and also adds some fruity tones.  A nice drink for a Spring morning maybe or after a light meal.

Antoccino

How to make a Antoccino with a Nespresso Lattissima +

1. Attach the milk tank filled with skimmed (no fat) milk
2. Set froth level to 1
3. Place a pre-warmed, 4 oz. demitasse cup under the spout
4. Insert a Nespresso Pod in the machine
5. Press “Cappuccino” button

I’ve enjoyed these Nespresso Pod Flavors in this recipe:

Dulsão do Brasil

This drink yields approximately 90ml (3 oz.)

The name of the drink “Antoccino” means “priceless” in Italian and its a 1:1 mix of coffee and milk with no froth.  The Dulsão do Brasil flavor brings out a malt and honey flavor that is perfect.

Espresso

How to make an Espresso with a Nespresso Lattissima +

1.  Place a 3 oz. pre-warmed demitasse cup under the machine spout
2.  Place a Nespresso pod in the machine
3.  Press the “Espresso” button

The drink yields 4o ml (1.5 oz.) and is the base for an enormous catalogue of coffee drinks that can all be made with a Nespresso Lattissima+

I’ve enjoyed these Nespresso Pod Flavors in this recipe:

 Indriya from India, Roma, Apreggio

What is espresso?  Espresso is a coffee concentrate that is extracted by forcing boiling water at a high pressure through finely ground coffee.  The word is Italian for express or fast coffee.  The “cap” or “head” on an espresso is the crema and considered the badge of a well-pulled espresso.  Another key to a good espresso is the rate of extraction which, as 30 seconds elapses, gains flavor but somewhere after 20 sec. the shot takes a turn towards bitter.  Every machine is a second or two different – Nespresso owners need not worry 😉

Some key tips to remember when brewing and drinking your espresso with a DeLonghi Lattissima+ Nespresso Machine:

1. Heat your demitasse (French for “half-cup” – the name for the small espresso cups)
2. Stir the crema to break it up and release the aroma
3. An espresso has 1/3 the amount of caffeine as a regular 6 oz. cup of coffee
4. The sugar should sit on the crema for a beat before melting into the coffee

a single serving of espresso in a demitasse

Lungo

 

How to make a Lungo with a Nespresso Lattissima +

1. Place a large cup under the machine spout
2. Place a Nespresso pod in the machine
3. Press the “Lungo” button

I’ve enjoyed these Nespresso Pod Flavors in this recipe:

Fortissio Lungo, Finezzo Lungo

The drink yields about 4 oz.

Drink the Lungo brews in a large cup to allow the aroma to take up some space in the cup.  Similar to wine tasting, much of the flavor of the Lungo is in the fragrance and aroma that is carried by the steam when its freshly brewed.  By drinking from a larger cup, you are allowing these flavors to be brought out of the coffee and into the air.

The Fortissio Lungo is a Central American and South American blend that is fairly mild, don’t over-dilute these Lungos as they are not meant to be drunk as one would a drip coffee.

©2011 Doug Domin Jr - Central Maine Spring

Latte Macchiato

How to make a Latte Macchiato with a Nespresso Lattissima +

1.  Attach the milk tank filled with skimmed (no fat) milk
2.  Set froth level to 5
3.  Place tall glass under the spout
4.  Insert a Nespresso Pod in the machine
5.  Press “Latte Macchiato” button

I’ve enjoyed these Nespresso Pod Flavors in this recipe:

Livanto

This drink yields approximately 190 ml (~ 6 oz.)

The Latte Macchiato is the US version of the “macchiato” and means milk stained/marked with espresso.  The Lattissima Plus does an incredible job of making a Latte Macchiato with the 3 layers of milk, espresso coffee, and milk foam on top.  Make sure to use a tall, clear glass!

Cappuccino

How to make a Cappuccino with a Nespresso Lattissima +

1.  Attach the milk tank filled with skimmed (no fat) milk
2.  Set froth level to 4
3.   Place cappuccino cup under the spout
4.  Insert a Nespresso Pod in the machine
5.  Press “Cappuccino” button

I’ve enjoyed these Nespresso Pod Flavors in this recipe:  

Apreggio (purple), Decaffeinato Intenso (dark red)

This drink yields approximately 90ml (3 oz.)

The cappuccino is why the DeLonghi Lattissima Plus Nespresso Machine was made for.  The classic cappuccino is usually a morning drink and has a load of variations that will be covered in this blog.

Click the link to see what the difference is between a Cafe Latte and a Cappuccino?