Perfect Homemade Latte
Silky espresso and steamed milk in under 5 minutes. No fancy machine needed—just hot milk, strong coffee, and a frother to create café-quality foam at home.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 4g
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
- ½ tbsp honey or sugar
Instructions
- 1
Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to steam, about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- 2
Pour hot espresso into a large mug. Add honey and stir until dissolved.
- 3
Using a milk frother or whisk vigorously in a jar for 30 seconds until milk is foamy and volume increases by a third.
- 4
Pour steamed milk into the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon. Top with remaining foam.
- 5
Serve immediately while hot and foam is still creamy.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- large mug or latte cup
- milk frother or whisk
- spoon
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