How to Make a Cappuccino with Instant Coffee

Ever wish you could whip up a cappuccino without all the hassle of long brews and expensive machines? Thankfully, you can easily fix yourself a cup with a variety of shortcuts! Use the Indian method of beating instant coffee granules with sugar and water before adding heated milk. Or simply shake up some heated milk in a jar and add it your already-made cup of instant brew. If that’s too much work, you can even make a readymade mix that just needs boiled water to serve.

Ingredients

Instant Coffee with Shaken Milk: (makes 1 serving)

1 to 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 cup water (237 ml)
Sugar to taste
Milk to taste

Indian Cappuccino: (makes 1 serving)

1.5 teaspoons instant coffee granules
¾ to 1 tablespoon sugar
½ to ¾ teaspoon water
1 cup milk (237 ml)

Premade Mix: (makes 24 servings)

1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer (86 g)
1 cup instant chocolate drink mix (86 g)
¾ cup instant coffee granules (65 g)
½ cup sugar (100 g)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Shaking Milk to Make a Froth

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Make your coffee. Boil 1 cup (237 ml) of water in a kettle, pot, or microwave. For the recommended measurement of instant coffee, refer to your particular brand’s directions. But generally, mix the boiled water in a mug with 1 to 2 teaspoons of coffee granules. Add your desired amount of sugar.
- Depending on the size of your mug, the amount of milk you wish to add, and your own personal tastes, reduce the amount of coffee and/or water as needed.
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Heat your milk. Pour your desired amount of milk into a microwave-safe dish or a small pot. Heat it until it reaches a boil. Remove from heat once it begins to bubble and rise.
- Times may vary depending on the amount of milk used and your microwave. Generally, it should take less than a minute.
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Transfer your milk into a sealable jar or similar container. Use one large enough so that the milk only fills it halfway at most. Seal the container tightly to avoid spills and scalds. Then shake the container hard for twenty seconds or until a froth forms.
Pour the liquid milk into your mug. Use a spoon to stir it into your coffee. Then scoop the foamed milk out of the container and top your drink with it. Sprinkle cinnamon and/or nutmeg over the froth if desired.^{[1]
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Method 2

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Making Indian Cappuccino

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Make your coffee mix. While the milk heats, make your mix. Combine 1.5 teaspoons of instant coffee with ¾ to 1 tablespoon of sugar in a coffee mug. Then add ½ to a ¾ teaspoon of water. Beat the mix with a spoon for about five minutes, until it turns light brown.
- If you have instant espresso, try substituting a ½ teaspoon of the regular coffee with a ½ teaspoon of espresso.
Pour 1 cup (237 ml) of milk into a pot. Set the pot on a burner. Turn the burner to medium-high. Wait for it to bubble and rise.^{[2]
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Pour it into your cup. Then stir to mix and work up a froth. Sprinkle some coffee granules over the froth if desired, and enjoy!^{[3]
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Method 3

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Using a Premade Mix and Water

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Make your mix. Use a medium-sized mixing bowl. Or, to reduce the number of dishes to wash later, simply add and combine the ingredients directly in a sealable container. Stir the following together:^{[4]
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- 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer (86 g)
- 1 cup instant chocolate drink mix (86 g)
- ¾ cup instant coffee granules (65 g)
- ½ cup sugar (100 g)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Seal the container to keep pests out once you’re finished. Store where desired. There is no need to refrigerate it.
For each serving, add 2 tablespoons of your mix to a mug. Boil ¾ cup of water in a kettle, pot, or microwave. Pour the boiled water into the mug. Stir well to mix.^{[5]
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If you prefer it cold, don't heat the milk.

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Warnings

Measurements for the premade mix are based on an American recipe. Metric conversions for the creamer, chocolate, and coffee are guesswork, but weights may not be equal. Adjust as needed.

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