Homemade Latte
With no special equipment needed, my simple process will walk you through how to make a barista-quality latte in minutes.
Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup milk any variety
- 6 ounces strongly brewed coffee or espresso any variety
Instructions
- Heat ⅓ cup milk for 30-45 seconds in your microwave in the cup you intend to drink your coffee from.
- Once the milk of your choice is heated, take a small whisk and vigorously whisk back and forth for 15-30 seconds until the milk forms large bubbles and is frothy.
- Pour 6 ounces strongly brewed coffee or espresso directly over the frothed milk or brew over the frothed milk. The milk will rise to the top of the mug.
- Alternatively, you can heat the milk in a glass measuring cup and then froth. Pour coffee or espresso into a mug and then gently pour the frothed milk over the coffee. Spoon the remaining foam on top of your latte.
Video
Notes
To Brew Strong Coffee: I recommend using 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per 6 ounces of water.
For Single Serve Coffee Makers: When using a single brew coffee maker, like a Keurig, select strong brew and then brew the coffee directly over your frothed milk OR top with frothed milk.
To Sweeten Your Latte: Add 1-2 teaspoons your choice of sweetener to your milk of choice BEFORE heating milk.
Vanilla Latte: Add sweetener to milk before heating if desired, then add ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract to milk after heating.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 191mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 149mg
