Café-Quality Latte at Home
Silky-smooth espresso and steamed milk with a touch of sweetness and vanilla. Ready in under 5 minutes with just an espresso machine or strong brewed coffee.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 8g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz espresso (or strong brewed coffee)
- 10 oz whole milk
- ½ tsp sugar or honey
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Brew or pull 1.5 oz hot espresso into a 12 oz cup.
- 2
Steam milk until it reaches 150–155°F and develops a thin microfoam layer.
- 3
Add sugar and vanilla to the espresso; stir gently until dissolved.
- 4
Pour steamed milk into the cup, tilting it slightly and holding back foam with a spoon.
- 5
Top with a thin layer of microfoam and finish with a pinch of sea salt.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or strong coffee maker
- milk steamer or frother
- 12 oz ceramic cup
- spoon
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