Silky Latte
Espresso meets steamed milk in a classic Italian latte—smooth, creamy, and ready in under 5 minutes. Perfect for any time of day.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 160
- Protein
- 9g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz espresso (or 1–2 shots freshly pulled)
- 10 oz whole milk
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pull 1–2 shots of espresso into a ceramic cup or mug.
- 2
Heat milk in a steamer pitcher or microwave until it reaches 150–155°F, about 45 seconds in microwave.
- 3
Gently pour steamed milk into the espresso, tilting the cup to create a thin layer of foam on top.
- 4
Add sugar if desired, stir gently, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or Moka pot
- ceramic coffee cup or mug
- milk steamer pitcher or microwave-safe container
- milk thermometer (optional but recommended)
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