Easily Make Starbucks Copycat Caramel Macchiato at Home, Ninja Luxe Cafe Espresso Machine

espresso

💰Cheaper: strong brewed coffee

Strong brewed coffee can mimic espresso flavor at a lower cost.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while whole milk is often cheaper.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: date syrup

💰Cheaper: homemade caramel

Date syrup is a healthier sweetener while homemade caramel can reduce costs.

Start by preparing the espresso machine with espresso beans in the PA filter.

Set the strength of the espresso to 7 on the machine.

Grind the espresso beans using the machine.

Tamp the grounds down in the PA filter.

Insert the porter filter into the Ninja machine.

Place an espresso cup in position and start the brew.

Once brewed, pour the espresso into a container with a spout for control.

Add 2 oz of vanilla syrup into the glass.

Add ice to the glass.

Pour in 6 oz (3/4 cup) of whole milk into the glass.

Control the pour of the espresso by placing the container against the glass and pour it towards the middle to create layers.

Top the drink with caramel sauce.

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