Hot Chocolate; Chai Latte - Cuisinart Coffee Center BaristaBar SS-4N1C Series Instructions Manual

lift the mug up higher so the steam wand
immerses deeper into the milk (this will
prevent large bubbles from forming and
will make a nice fine milk foam). When the
foam has almost reached the top of the
mug and you can feel that the milk in the
mug is quite hot, press the START/STOP
knob to stop steaming. Tap the mug a few
times to remove any larger bubbles.
3. Place a separate mug underneath the brew
head and select Double Espresso if using a
lungo capsule, or brew 2 single espressos,
depending on strength preference. Once
the espresso has finished brewing, slowly
pour a small amount of the steamed milk,
about half the volume of the espresso, into
the mug with the espresso, holding back
the foam with a spoon. Top with a very thin
layer of foam.
4. Serve immediately.

Hot Chocolate

The perfect cup of decadence sure to please
everyone. Try one of our adult twists!
Makes 1 serving
1 ounce [28 g] bittersweet chocolate,
finely chopped
1 tablespoon [15 ml] cocoa powder
1 tablespoon [15 ml] granulated sugar
Tiny pinch of kosher salt (optional)
3 tablespoons [45 ml] hot water
¹⁄ teaspoon [0.5 ml] pure vanilla
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extract
¾ cup [175 ml] whole milk
¼ cup [60 ml] heavy cream, whipped
to a medium-soft peak and lightly
sweetened to taste
1. Put the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder,
sugar, and salt, if using, into a large mug.
Add the hot water and whisk until chocolate
is melted and mixture is smooth. Whisk in
vanilla.
2. Put the milk into a separate heatproof mug.
Hold the mug in one hand and place under
the steam wand so the bottom of the wand
is just below the surface of the milk at an
angle. Select the Steam function and press
the START/STOP knob to start steaming.
While holding the mug at an angle, allow
the steam to move the milk around.
Once the milk begins to increase in volume,
lift the mug up higher so the steam wand
immerses deeper into the milk. When you
can feel that the milk in the mug is quite
hot, press the START/STOP knob to stop
steaming. Tap the mug a few times to
remove any larger bubbles.
3. Slowly pour the steamed milk into the mug
with chocolate mixture. Whisk to combine.
Top the drink off with about 2 tablespoons
[30 ml] of the whipped cream.
4. Serve immediately.
Hot Chocolate Toddy:
Add 2 tablespoons [30 ml] bourbon or dark
rum to the chocolate mixture.
Espresso Hot Chocolate:
Brew 1 espresso capsule into the chocolate
mixture.

Chai Latte

With so many artisanal chai concentrates to
choose from nowadays, you can make your
own barista-worthy cuppa right at home.
Makes 1 serving
½ cup sweetened or unsweetened
chai concentrate
½ cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
1. Put the chai concentrate into a large mug.
2. Put the milk into a separate heatproof mug.
Hold the mug in one hand and place under
the steam wand so the bottom of the wand
is just below the surface of the milk at an
angle. Select the Steam function and press
the START/STOP knob to start steaming.
While holding the mug at an angle, allow
the steam to move the milk around.
Once the milk begins to increase in volume,
lift the mug up higher so the steam wand
immerses deeper into the milk (this will
prevent large bubbles from forming and
will make a nice fine milk foam). When the
foam has almost reached the top of the
mug and you can feel that the milk in the
mug is quite hot, press the START/STOP
knob to stop steaming. Tap the mug a few
times to remove any larger bubbles.
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