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Like most of us out there, I’m a huge fan when it comes to coffee. I need to on a regular basis to start my day and love trying new fun flavors. Recently I’ve been all about  Starbucks® Caffè Latte K-Cup® pods. They are made from milk, with no artificial flavors, and currently come in 3 great Starbucks® signature flavors {caramel, mocha, and vanilla} and 2 seasonal flavors {pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha}.

There is a two step process when it comes to making these beverages. Step 1 is to pour the flavor packet into the mug. Step 2 is to brew the Starbucks® Caffe Blend K-Cup® pod in your Keurig® brewer. Then all you have to do is stir and enjoy.

I find that it’s always fun to spruce up my morning beverage and what better way to do so then with some fresh frothed milk. You don’t need one of those fancy expresso machines to do it either. Today I’m going to show you a simple way to create some frothy milk foam with the french press…

HOW TO FROTH MILK WITH A FRENCH PRESS

STEP 1 // CHOOSE YOUR MILK
When it comes to choosing your milk, fat free is the way to go with this one.  It is able to create a thicker and fuller foam than whole milk.

STEP 2 // HEAT IT UP
Stick a microwave safe mug of milk in the microwave for about 30-40 seconds to heat it up.

STEP 3 // PUMP IT UP
Pour the heated milk in your french press and close the lid. Then push down on the plunger about 20-30 times or until the milk has doubled in size. You don’t want to do it too much or else the froth will become too stiff.

STEP 4 // MAKE YOUR DRINK
Make your Starbucks® Caffè Latte per directions above by using your Keurig® brewer.

STEP 5 // POUR ON THE FOAM
Pour your freshly made foam on top of your drink and enjoy!

STEP 6 // TAKE IT EVEN FURTHER
Interested in trying out some foam art? Here are two ideas to try…

FOAM HEART: Swirl your milk foam and pound the pitcher on the counter to get rid of any existing bubbles. Hold your cup in your hand and tip it towards you at about a 45 degree angle. Start pouring your milk into the coffee toward the middle of the cup. When the cup is about 80% full, move your pour closer to the cup {which will help the foam to rise to the top as you pour faster} and start to shake your hand slightly to make ripples. Lift the pour higher once again and drag it in a line down through the center of the heart to make the point at the bottom.

CHOCOLATE SPIDER WEB: Got a sweet tooth? Why not add some chocolate! Just use a squeeze bottle and drizzle some chocolate syrup on top of the poured foam in a spiral design. Then draw some lines outwards using a stainless steel thermometer or toothpick. Check out my attempt at this one below 😉 .

Interested in making your own fancy morning beverage? You can find Starbucks® Caffè Latte K-Cup® Pods nationally at your local grocery store. Happy drinking friends!

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