Journal

Recipes

Café drinks, hot chocolate and seasonal favourites to make at home, with calories for every recipe.

Journal

Home espresso machine and grinder with a bag of Modern Standard coffee

How to Make an Americano at Home

Espresso topped up with hot water. How to make a smooth Americano at home, how much water to use, and why the order matters.

How to Make an Americano at Home

Espresso topped up with hot water. How to make a smooth Americano at home, how much water to use, and why the order matters.

Mocha with latte art and chocolate dusting in a Modern Standard Coffee cup

How to Make a Mocha at Home

Half hot chocolate, half latte. How to make a rich café mocha at home with real chocolate, espresso and silky steamed milk.

How to Make a Mocha at Home

Half hot chocolate, half latte. How to make a rich café mocha at home with real chocolate, espresso and silky steamed milk.

Steaming milk for a latte on the espresso machine

How to Make a Latte at Home

The nation's favourite coffee, made at home: a double espresso, silky steamed milk and a thin layer of foam. Plus how to flavour it with syrup.

How to Make a Latte at Home

The nation's favourite coffee, made at home: a double espresso, silky steamed milk and a thin layer of foam. Plus how to flavour it with syrup.

Cappuccino and croissant on a serving tray

How to Make a Cappuccino at Home

Espresso, steamed milk and a deep, airy layer of foam. How to make a proper cappuccino at home, with or without chocolate on top.

How to Make a Cappuccino at Home

Espresso, steamed milk and a deep, airy layer of foam. How to make a proper cappuccino at home, with or without chocolate on top.

Flat white with tulip latte art, from above on marble

How to Make a Flat White at Home

Strong, silky and smaller than a latte. How to make a café-quality flat white at home, including how to steam the thin, glossy milk it's known for.

How to Make a Flat White at Home

Strong, silky and smaller than a latte. How to make a café-quality flat white at home, including how to steam the thin, glossy milk it's known for.

Cortado with latte art in a café booth

How to Make a Cortado at Home

Equal parts espresso and silky warm milk: how to make a cortado at home, with the ratios, milk temperature and the right cup.

How to Make a Cortado at Home

Equal parts espresso and silky warm milk: how to make a cortado at home, with the ratios, milk temperature and the right cup.