All you need is a well-sealed mason jar and some elbow grease to create that glorious frothy masterpiece.
It's so easy, you can do it faster than the time it takes a cashier to ring up your order.
Directions
- Prepare your coffee (hot cocoa works too) however you like it.
- Pour desired amount of milk (you can substitute with almond or coconut milk) into a mason jar and seal tightly.
- Burn some calories and build that arm muscle as you shake it for one to two minutes. The longer you shake it, the more foam you'll get!
- Remove the cap and zap in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to stabilize the foam. Don't miss this step, otherwise the foam will dissipate back into the milk.
- Pour and enjoy or grab a toothpick to play around with it and make some Latte art.
In case you wanted to know a little more about how coffee works, the main chemical is caffeine, which acts as an adenosine antagonist to provide a stimulant effect. It also has MAO-inhibitors (monoamine oxidase), which can add to the psycho-stimulant activity. There is controversy over the health risks vs benefits to coffee but like many things out there, everything should be consumed in moderation. I try to only have one 12 oz cup of coffee a day and am working on switching it out for tea every other day.
Keep in mind, caffeine is a drug and can cause side effects such as hypertension (elevated blood pressure) as well as tachycardia (elevated heart rate), palpitations leading to arrhythmias, insomnia, tremors, headache, and anxiety. Caution is advised for patients with hypertension, hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer disease, GI bleeding history, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), renal impairment, seizure disorders, children (especially those <12 years old), diabetes mellitus, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration, and smokers. Ask your doctor if you have further concerns or questions.
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