☕ Caffè Latte
A caffè latte is a shot of espresso topped up with a large amount of steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam. Because it is mostly milk, it tastes mild, smooth and slightly sweet, with the coffee in the background. It is served in a tall glass or a wide cup and is one of the most ordered drinks in coffee shops.
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What it is made of
Recipe
Ingredients
- 18 g finely ground espresso coffee
- About 30 ml water (one espresso shot)
- 250 ml milk
Method
- Brew the espresso into a large cup or glass.
- Steam or heat the milk to about 60–65 °C, whisking or frothing to create a light foam.
- Pour the milk into the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon.
- Top with a thin layer of foam and serve.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for skimmed milk to cut fat while keeping the volume.
- Order a small size — a tall latte is mostly milk, so size drives the calories.
- Skip flavoured syrups and added sugar.
History
In Italy, caffè latte simply means coffee with milk and is traditionally a home breakfast drink. The espresso-bar version with steamed milk and foam spread through coffee shops in the US from the 1980s and from there worldwide.
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Values are estimates per 100 g for a typical recipe; home and restaurant versions vary. Diets and allergens are worked out from the ingredients of a typical recipe — always check with whoever cooked the dish. Not medical advice. Nutrition data: Me Nutrition dish database v13. How we count →