Are you a coffee addict like me that needs at least 3 runs per day to your favorite coffee shop,  just to stay alive? Yes, I’ve been a slave to coffee addiction for as long as I can think back, and I just love my white foamed, heavenly smelling cup of coffee.

Caffee Latte / Cappuccino

The only part about my daily routing that has changed is that I replaced the trip to Starbucks with a trip to my coffee machine in my kitchen. And I’ve been rewarded with an even better tasting brew while saving a ton of cash. Now you say, “I’m not craving a regular drip, I need a real latte!”. Don’t fret, just bare with me and I promise you heaven in coffee land.

First off, you will need a coffee machine. No Panic! You can get started with a simple, small yet very capable espresso machine for around 40 bucks. I really like the Mr. Coffee ECM20 Steam Espresso Maker as this one also provides the steam for that delicious milky foam. And for that part you probably also want to get a Stainless-Steel Milk Frothing Pitcher. Now the only part missing is the coffee beans itself. And opinions differ greatly in that department, so I give you my take on it and encourage you to play and vary until you find your own favorite.

The most touted coffee brand is Scuro from Illy and you’re looking at around $15 per 100 grams. But my favorite coffee which I’m drinking for year is Lavazza Qualita Oro Espresso. Like Illy, both come ground and vacuum sealed in a can, so they keep their flavor and you don’t have to grind the beans. And you can get the Lavazza for about half the price.

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Nutritional Facts:

• Calories 336
• Fat 15g (sat 4g, mono 6g, poly 2g)
• Choles­terol 98mg
• Protein 35g
• Carbohydrate 11g
• Sugars 5g
• Fiber 2g
• Iron 3mg, Sodium 796mg, Calcium 94mg

Prep: 20 minutes, cooking time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Makes 6 servings

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