Can i use an espresso machine and make awesome Hot Cocoa?
Monday, August 9th, 2010 at
1:32 am
It seems like i see this awesome frothy stuff on top of espresso always. Can u utilize the same machine to get awesome hot cocoa?
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You sure can, I do it all the time. Mix a little hot milk/water with hot chocolate in a pre-heated mug, then foam the milk and add to the mug stirring gently. Add whipped cream, cinnamon or nutmeg, top with a cherry and scream Whoppdee$%@#$Doo.
No, you can’t espresso machines are for espresso only but you could add shots of espresso. What you need to do is steam your milk, but don’t steam it more than 140 degrees, that’s dangerous and you could burn your milk and it smells HORRIBLE trust me. But steam your milk, add your hot cocoa mix and then stir it, it’ll get that frothy stuff you’re looking for
No. Just get the hand frother. That is the easiest way to get the foam that you are looking for. We have an espresso maker, but you can’t make hot cocoa with it. You can buy the hand frother in William Sonoma, Macy’s, any kitchen store or department store. They are very inexpensive. You can probably get them online too. I know http://www.gevalia.com has them. That is where we get our coffee.