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Glass mug of breve coffee topped with foamy cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, on a wooden tray with coffee beans and a milk frother.

Breve Coffee Recipe

A rich, creamy espresso drink made with half-and-half for a velvety foam and smooth texture—perfect for coffee lovers seeking a café treat at home.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots (about 2 ounces) freshly brewed espresso
  • 1/2 cup cold half-and-half
  • Optional: pinch of cocoa powder or cinnamon for topping
  • Optional: flavored syrups (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut)

Method
 

  1. Brew a double shot of espresso and pour into a mug.
    A steaming glass mug of black coffee with golden crema, set on a bright kitchen counter with soft natural light. step 1 of preparation breve coffee
  2. Steam cold half-and-half until hot and foamy (use a steam wand or froth by hand).
    A stainless steel frothing pitcher filled with half-and-half being steamed with a steam wand, creating thick foam for breve coffee.
  3. Slowly pour steamed half-and-half over espresso, holding back the foam.
    Steamed half-and-half is slowly poured from a frothing pitcher into a glass mug of espresso, creating the classic breve coffee blend.
  4. Spoon remaining foam on top of the drink.
  5. Add cocoa or cinnamon on top if desired.
    A spoon gently places a dollop of foam onto a glass mug of breve coffee, dusted with cocoa, against a softly lit kitchen background.
  6. Enjoy your breve coffee hot, or pour espresso over ice and add chilled half-and-half for an iced version.

Notes

  • For non-dairy, use a high-fat barista oat or coconut creamer (texture will be lighter).
  • Adjust espresso strength, sweetness, and foam to your preference.