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No. 127 Coffee

Caffè latte

Espresso with plenty of steamed milk and a light layer of foam, traditionally served in a glass.

A latte with feather-pattern latte art
A caffè latte Photo: GeorgeMichaelFarewell, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recipe card

ml oz

Makes 1 drink · about 4 min to make

Ingredients

Ounces are US fluid ounces (29.57 ml), rounded.

Method

  1. Pull the espresso into a warmed glass or large cup.
  2. Steam the milk to a smooth microfoam with a little volume.
  3. Pour the milk into the espresso in a steady stream, finishing with a thin layer of foam.
Glass
Glass or large cup
Technique
Brewed
Difficulty
Takes practice

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About the Caffè latte

A latte is the milkiest of the espresso drinks, with a light layer of foam. It's a good one to start with if you're learning to steam milk.

Background

The latte is a coffee drink of Italian origin made with espresso and steamed milk, traditionally served in a glass.

Tags: coffee milk contains caffeine

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — Latte

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