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Enjoy the strong and deep taste of a traditional espresso shot. One shot of espresso can be made from this recipe. It's great for a quick caffeine fix or as a base for other drinks that contain espresso.

Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely ground espresso beans. 1 shot glass about 1 ounce of hot water.

Instructions: Place the finely ground espresso beans in the portafilter of your espresso machine. Tamp the coffee grounds evenly and firmly in the portafilter. Insert the portafilter into the espresso machine's group head. Start the extraction process, allowing hot water to flow through the coffee grounds for about 25-30 seconds, or until you have a 1-ounce shot of espresso. Serve immediately in a shot glass.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Enjoy the smooth, creamy goodness of a homemade caramel macchiato. This tasty coffee drink has just the right amount of espresso, steamed milk, and sweet caramel syrup. For an extra touch of luxury, you can add whipped cream.

Ingredients: 1 shot of espresso. 1 cup of steamed milk. 2 tablespoons of caramel syrup. Whipped cream optional. Caramel drizzle optional.

Instructions: Brew a shot of espresso using your espresso machine. Steam a cup of milk until it's hot and frothy. Pour the caramel syrup into a coffee mug. Add the hot espresso to the mug and stir to combine with the caramel syrup. Pour the steamed milk over the espresso-caramel mixture. Top with whipped cream if desired. Drizzle extra caramel on top for added sweetness. Enjoy your creamy caramel macchiato!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Indulge in the classic Italian espresso drinks, Latte and Cappuccino, with this easy recipe. Choose the creamy and mellow Latte or the frothy and bold Cappuccino to suit your taste.

Ingredients: 1 shot of espresso. 6 ounces of steamed milk for Latte. 2 ounces of frothed milk for Cappuccino. Optional: Sugar or sweetener to taste.

Instructions: Use your espresso machine to make a shot of espresso. If you want to make a latte, steam 6 ounces of milk until it gets smooth. Mix 2 ounces of milk with air until it's thick and fluffy. For the coffee shot, pour it into a cup. For a Latte, slowly pour the steamed milk over the espresso while using a spoon to keep the foam in check. Pour the espresso into a mug first, then add the frothed milk with a spoon. You can add sugar or another sweetener if you want to. Have fun with your latte or cappuccino!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Indulge in the classic Italian espresso drinks, Latte and Cappuccino, with this easy recipe. Choose the creamy and mellow Latte or the frothy and bold Cappuccino to suit your taste.

Ingredients: 1 shot of espresso. 6 ounces of steamed milk for Latte. 2 ounces of frothed milk for Cappuccino. Optional: Sugar or sweetener to taste.

Instructions: Use your espresso machine to make a shot of espresso. If you want to make a latte, steam 6 ounces of milk until it gets smooth. Mix 2 ounces of milk with air until it's thick and fluffy. For the coffee shot, pour it into a cup. For a Latte, slowly pour the steamed milk over the espresso while using a spoon to keep the foam in check. Pour the espresso into a mug first, then add the frothed milk with a spoon. You can add sugar or another sweetener if you want to. Have fun with your latte or cappuccino!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes