Latte

A latte is a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk. The term as used in English is a shortened form of the Italian caffè latte or caffellatte, which means 'milk coffee'.

Origin: Italy

Pairing: Pastries

Difficulty: Medium

Strength: Medium

Ingredients

• 1 shot espresso
• 4 oz. steamed milk
• 1 oz. foamed milk
• Sugar (optional)

Steps

1. Pull a shot of espresso using an espresso machine.
2. Heat milk in a milk frother or on the stove until steaming.
3. Foam the milk using a milk frother or by pouring it back and forth between two pitchers.
4. Pour the espresso into a mug.
5. Add the steamed milk to the mug.
6. Top the latte with a layer of foamed milk.
7. Optional: add sugar to taste.

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