Perfect Latte at Home
Silky espresso and steamed milk with microfoam, ready in under 5 minutes. No special equipment needed—just hot water, coffee, and milk.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 85
- Protein
- 6g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz espresso (or strong brewed coffee)
- 8 oz whole milk (cold)
- 1 oz water (hot, ~200°F)
Instructions
- 1
Brew 1.5 oz espresso or strong coffee into a small cup.
- 2
Pour cold milk into a frother or jar, then steam or shake until foamy and hot, ~2 minutes.
- 3
Pour steamed milk into the espresso, tilting the cup to blend. Top with a thin layer of foam.
- 4
Serve immediately while the foam is thick and the milk is still hot.
Tools you’ll need
- small coffee cup or mug (10 oz+)
- espresso machine or strong coffee maker
- milk frother or mason jar
- spoon
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