There’s nothing better to start your mornings than a delicious cup of coffee that fills you with energy, but is also full of flavor and has a texture that awakens your senses. For that, nothing compares to a good cup of creamy and frothy cappuccino.

The cappuccino is a traditional Italian drink made with espresso and steamed milk. Initially, the cappuccino was topped with whipped cream, but with the invention of the espresso machine, it began to be prepared with the irresistible foam we know today.

In Italy, cappuccino is a drink that is consumed exclusively in the mornings due to its milk content. So, if you want to have breakfast the Italian way, it’s a good idea to add a cappuccino to your mornings. Below, we share the best tips for making the frothiest cappuccino you’ve ever tasted, so you can start your mornings off right.

Tips for a Frothy Cappuccino



The cappuccino is one of the most popular coffee-based drinks around the world, and while the recipe may vary slightly in terms of quantities outside its home country, it always includes that amazing layer of frothed milk that gives it its characteristic consistency.

The key to making a frothy cappuccino lies in the milk, and what better than using Leche Santa Clara®, as its great quality and dairy tradition will give your drink the ideal flavor and texture.

To froth the milk, you can use different techniques, depending on the style you prefer and the tools you have at hand, but don’t worry, with the following 3 methods you will always achieve the frothy cappuccino of your dreams:

1. If you have an espresso machine at home, you can use the steam wand to create frothed milk. To do this, pour cold Leche Santa Clara® into a stainless steel milk pitcher, position the wand so it’s angled and about 1 cm into the milk, and make small up-and-down or circular movements to achieve the foam.

2. If you don’t have a machine with a steam wand but have a French press, you can also froth your milk like an expert. Simply pour hot but not boiling Leche Santa Clara® into the French press, place the lid on, hold it, and rapidly push and pull the plunger multiple times until the milk doubles in volume. You’ll see how frothy it becomes!

3. Another practical option is to use a milk frother. It can be battery-operated, although experts recommend an electric one. The key to getting the frothiest milk is to place the frother in a container with hot milk and froth near the base. When the milk starts to thicken, move the frother closer to the surface, but without it coming out, and continue frothing until the milk doubles in volume. You’ll get perfectly frothed milk for your cappuccino!

No matter which method you use to froth the milk, remember to give it a few taps at the end to stabilize the foam. This will help you get rid of the larger bubbles while keeping the smaller ones that help the milk remain creamy and frothy for longer.

Remember that the milk will increase in volume when frothed, so don’t put too much in the container where you will froth it to give enough space for the bubbles and avoid spillage.

To make an even frothier cappuccino, you can use Leche Santa Clara®, which has 100% pure cow's milk with extraordinary creaminess and flavor. If you use whole Santa Clara® milk, you will achieve creamier frothed milk. On the other hand, if you use skim Santa Clara® milk, the foam will last longer. In both cases, you will get delicious frothed milk with all the natural properties of milk.

Once you have your frothed milk ready, it’s just a matter of pouring it over the coffee and voilà. You’ll have the creamiest and frothiest cappuccino you’ve ever tasted!

Now that we know how to prepare creamy and frothy cappuccino with Leche Santa Clara®, you can add an extra touch of flavor to your mornings with a delicious drink.