Café-Style Latte with Silky Microfoam
Espresso shots topped with steamed milk and a layer of airy microfoam — café-quality at home in under 5 minutes. The key is patience: steam the milk to 150–155°F for the perfect balance of velvety texture and rich crema.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 shots (1 oz each) espresso
- 10 oz whole milk
- ½ tsp sugar
- 0.05 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Pull two espresso shots (2 oz total) into a warm cup or mug.
- 2
Pour milk into the steam pitcher. Insert the steam wand just below the surface and open the valve slowly.
- 3
Steam the milk, keeping the wand tip at the surface to create a whirlpool, until it reaches 150–155°F (about 60 seconds).
- 4
Remove the pitcher and let the foam settle for 10 seconds, then gently tap the pitcher on the counter to break large bubbles.
- 5
Pour the steamed milk into the espresso, holding back the microfoam with a spoon, filling to about 3/4 cup.
- 6
Top with a thin layer of microfoam (about 1/4 inch). Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine with steam wand
- milk thermometer or instant-read thermometer
- metal milk pitcher (10-12 oz)
- warm ceramic or glass cup
- spoon (for holding back foam)
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