Description
A creamy breve coffee made with rich espresso and steamed half-and-half. This indulgent yet simple recipe brings the café experience to your kitchen, perfect for mornings or as a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
2 oz freshly brewed espresso (single or double shot)
2 oz half-and-half (equal parts whole milk and cream)
Optional: 1 tsp sugar, cocoa powder, or cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Pull the espresso: Grind fresh coffee beans finely, tamp firmly, and pull a 25–30 second shot until golden crema forms on top.
- Steam the half-and-half: Pour cold half-and-half into a stainless pitcher and steam it to 140–160°F (60–70°C), creating smooth microfoam.
- Assemble the breve: Pour espresso into a pre-warmed cup, then gently add the steamed half-and-half. Top with foam and optional garnish.
Notes
Serve your breve coffee hot and fresh. Try variations such as iced breve, flavored syrups like vanilla or hazelnut, or a breve macchiato. Pair it with biscotti or a pastry for a café-style experience at home.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Espresso brewing and steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 120 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg