Jaggery Cappuccino: a natural-sweet cafe classic
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A jaggery cappuccino combines 15 ml Swa Jaggery syrup, a 40 ml espresso shot and 150 ml steamed milk with a 1:1 milk-to-froth ratio. Mix the syrup into the espresso, pour the milk and froth, and finish with latte art. It takes about two minutes and serves one.
Jaggery gives a cappuccino a warm, caramel-like sweetness that suits a traditional Indian palate. The syrup is made with 70% jaggery, so the cup tastes of the ingredient and not just sugar.
Why does jaggery work in a cappuccino?
Jaggery has a deeper, slightly toasted sweetness than white sugar, which pairs with the bitterness of espresso and the creaminess of milk. A single 15 ml pour of Swa Jaggery syrup sweetens the whole cup, so there is no separate sugar step at the bar.
Where does it fit on a cafe menu?
List it under hot coffee as a signature that is easy to explain to guests. It uses the same espresso and milk workflow as every other cappuccino, so training time is minimal. For a crunchy finish, add a few jaggery crystals on top. See more coffee recipes or the cafe menu solutions.
Frequently asked questions
How much Swa Jaggery syrup goes in a cappuccino?
Use 15 ml of Swa Jaggery syrup with a 40 ml espresso shot and 150 ml steamed milk. Adjust by a few ml if your espresso is very dark or the milk is sweetened.
What is the milk to froth ratio?
The recipe uses 150 ml steamed milk at a 1:1 milk-to-froth ratio, so half the volume is silky milk and half is foam for latte art.
Can I serve it iced?
This recipe is built for hot service. For an iced version, use the same syrup and espresso over ice and cold milk, and skip the latte art.
Is the syrup natural?
Yes. Swa syrups are 100% natural with no preservatives and no artificial colours or flavours, and are made in Bangalore by a women-led team.
Swa Artisanal Syrups is made in Bangalore by a team of women who believe Indian flavours deserve a place behind every bar and coffee counter. From Kokam off the Konkan coast to Nannari from Tamil Nadu, every syrup is preservative-free, naturally made, and built for the craft professional. Swa works with cafes, bars, restaurants, and hotels across India.
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