Affogato
A simple yet indulgent dessert featuring rich espresso poured over creamy vanilla or chocolate ice cream, often topped with whipped cream.
Calibrated with precision kitchen ratios to bring third-wave cafe balance to your home machine—balancing clean extraction clarity against luxurious dairy texture.
Formulated by roaster or equipment manufacturer test kitchens.
Recalibrates coffee base, pod/puck dose, and steps below for your counter machine.
Scaled Ingredients
Latte Base
Garnish
Step-by-Step Procedure
Scoop 1-2 scoops of ice cream into a glass.
Brew the Nespresso Orafio capsule into a pitcher or directly into the glass.
Pour the hot espresso over the ice cream.
Optionally, top with whipped cream.
Serve immediately.
Pour espresso directly over ice to preserve the temperature boundary and prevent watery dilution.
≈ Totals exclude 2 items: Ice cream, Vanilla or Chocolate Recommended, Whipped cream. Real numbers are a little higher.
*Estimates from standard package labels and USDA reference values. Actual caffeine varies by bean, roast and extraction.
Build Your Coffee Bar
Recommended gear & pantry essentials for this drink
Roaster / Pod Pairing
A bold Cometeer roast or Nespresso capsule to match this build
Glassware Spec
Coupe, Collins, or heat-resistant highball for optimal visual layers
Texture & Aeration
Handheld microfrother or cobbler shaker for rich dense foam
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Longevity Brand (Ông Thọ) or Eagle Brand full-fat dairy