We enjoy trying new coffee and espresso recipes.

We figured we have saved more than $100 since we bought our Espresso machine. Simply by making our own hot coffee drinks at home you too can save a lot of money.  Take a look at our Espresso Machine Review and How To Video.

Are you ready for coffee?

An Espresso is always the starting point with any hot coffee specialty drink.

By varying the ingredients you add to your Espresso you can produce a Latte, Cappuccino or your very own unique coffee beverage.

The basic difference between a Cappuccino and a Latte is the type of milk used. A cappuccino has frothed and steamed milk, whereas the latte contains steamed milk only. A variety of flavorings can be added to both.

Our favorite coffee recipe is a simple Vanilla Cappuccino:

Traditionally prepared with 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 foam in a small cup, typically 4-6 ounces in capacity. We like to add a shot of Vanilla coffee syrup to the cup before adding the coffee ingredients, this way there is no need to stir.

Here are several other Espresso Recipes for you to try:

Espresso Macchiato
A single shot of espresso topped with 1-2 tablespoons of foamed milk right in the espresso cup.

Espresso con Panna
A single or double espresso shot topped with whipped cream.

Mocha Cappuccino
Mix 1/3 part espresso to 2/3 part steamed milk, after dissolving cocoa or chocolate syrup with the milk to taste.

Café Latte
A double-shot of espresso mixed with approximately 5 ounces of steamed milk, typically little or no foam is added to the top. Served in a large bowl type or glass cup 9-12 ounces in capacity. For flavored latte, simply add some high quality coffee syrup to taste.

Black Eye
A cup of American style drip coffee with a double-shot of espresso added.

Café Americano
A single shot Espresso diluted with hot water to dilute coffee strength. Café Americano is a little sweeter tasting because hot water is added to the shot, not run through the coffee grounds.

Café Crema
Café Crema is a single shot, but it is a long pull. Instead of pulling 1.5 ounces of water through coarsely ground espresso you pull 6 to 8 ounces of water.

For the best flavor always serve your espressos immediately!

Do you have a favorite espresso recipe? Please share it with us in the comments below.