Silky Latte at Home
Hot espresso meets steamed milk and foam for a café-quality latte in 5 minutes. No special equipment needed — just an espresso machine or strong brewed coffee.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 8g
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Ingredients
- 1 shot (1 oz) or 2 oz strong coffee espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 8 oz whole milk
- ½ tbsp honey or sugar (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pull one shot of espresso into a 10–12 oz cup, or pour 2 oz strong brewed coffee.
- 2
Heat milk in a small saucepan or microwave until steaming (160–170°F), stirring gently.
- 3
Pour hot milk into the cup over espresso, tilting the cup to blend. Hold back the foam with a spoon.
- 4
Top with a thin layer of milk foam. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or strong brewed coffee
- 10–12 oz ceramic cup
- small saucepan or microwave
- spoon (for foam)
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