Which coffee recipes can I make with my espresso machine?

With your beautiful KitchenAid Espresso machine on your countertop, you can make any espresso-based drink, with an authentic coffee house taste. Here are just a few...

Iced coffee recipe with espresso machine

Ingredients for 1 person:

• Brown sugar 1 tsp
• Espresso 50 ml (2 shots)
• Milk 120 ml
• Ice cubes to taste

1. You will need 1 tall glass for your iced coffee and 1 mug/heatproof glass to prepare your espresso.
2. Place the sugar in the mug/heatproof glass.
3. Pull a double shot of espresso over the sugar so that it dissolves.
4. Prepare tall glass, half filled with ice.
5. Pour coffee into tall glass, over ice.
6. Add in cold milk, enough to fill the cup.

Cappuccino recipe with espresso machine

Ingredients for 1 person:

• Espresso 25 ml (1 shot)
• Milk 125 ml
• Cocoa or cinnamon powder to taste
• Sugar to taste

1. Froth the milk into a “microfoam” that is nearly double the volume of the original milk.
2. Prepare the shot of Espresso in a cappuccino cup.
3. Pour the frothed milk into the centre of the Espresso shot.
4. Add a sprinkle of cocoa or cinnamon, according to taste, and serve.

Tip: for a dairy-free option, use oat milk or another plant-based milk

Americano recipe with espresso machine

Ingredients for 1 person:

• Water 90 ml
• Espresso 25 ml (1 shot)

1. Dispense 90 ml of hot water using the espresso machine’s steam wand.
2. Pour the hot water into a coffee cup.
3. Pull the shot of Espresso over the hot water and enjoy your Americano.

Mocha caffé recipe with espresso machine

Ingredients for 1 person:

• Espresso 25 ml (1 shot)
• Sugar 1 tsp
• Cocoa powder 1 tsp or chocolate shavings 2 tbsp
• Milk 130 ml

1. Pull the shot of Espresso over the sugar and cocoa powder or chocolate shavings in your favourite cup.
2. Steam the milk, using the steam wand.
3. Pour the milk into the espresso/chocolate mixture.
4. You can top with whipped cream and sprinkle with freshly grated chocolate for even more of a treat!

Cafe latte recipe with espresso machine

Ingredients for 1 person:

• Milk 130 ml
• Espresso 25 ml (1 shot)
• Cocoa or cinnamon powder to taste
• Sugar to taste

1. Steam the milk, using the steam wand.
2. Prepare the shot of Espresso in your favourite cup.
3. Pour the steamed milk into the Espresso shot and serve.
4. Add a sprinkle of cocoa or cinnamon according to taste and serve.

Flat white recipe with espresso machine

Ingredients for 1 person:

• Milk 100 ml
• Espresso 50 ml (2 shots)

1. Steam the milk, using the steam wand.
2. Prepare the double shot of Espresso in your favourite cup.
3. Pour the frothed milk into the Espresso shot and serve.