Café-Perfect Latte
Silky espresso and steamed milk with a touch of sweetness. This is the latte you'd order at your favorite coffee shop, made at home in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 6g
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Ingredients
- 1 shot (1 oz) espresso (or strong brewed coffee)
- 8 oz whole milk
- ½ tsp honey or sugar
Instructions
- 1
Pull 1 oz espresso into a 12 oz cup, or brew 1 oz strong hot coffee.
- 2
Heat milk to 150–155°F in a milk frother, or heat in a small saucepan until steaming (do not boil).
- 3
Pour hot milk into the espresso, holding back foam with a spoon. Fill to 1 inch from rim.
- 4
Top with a thin layer of milk foam. Stir in honey if desired and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or coffee maker
- milk frother or small saucepan
- 12 oz ceramic cup or mug
- spoon
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