Home Latte with Perfect Foam
Espresso meets steamed milk in a smooth, silky café-style latte. Top with heart-shaped latte art for an Instagram-worthy morning ritual.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 90
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 shot (1.5 oz) espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 8 oz whole milk, cold
- ½ tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon or cocoa powder (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Pour cold milk into a metal pitcher. Submerge the steam wand just below the surface and turn on steam.
- 2
Angle the pitcher to create a whirlpool. When milk reaches 150°F or is too hot to hold, stop steaming.
- 3
Tap the pitcher on the counter to break large bubbles. Swirl gently until foam is smooth and glossy.
- 4
Pour espresso into a 10-12 oz cup. Slowly pour steamed milk, holding back foam with a spoon.
- 5
Top with a thin layer of microfoam. Sprinkle cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or strong brewer
- metal milk pitcher (12 oz)
- coffee cup (10-12 oz)
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
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