Caffè Latte

Preparation Time10 mins Difficulty LevelMedium
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You know it and love it. Craft your own creamy and delicious caffè latte at home, featuring Starbucks® Espresso Roast.

INGREDIENTS

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SERVING

- 1 serving servings +

KEY INGREDIENTS

Brewed Coffee

OTHER INGREDIENTS

TOOLS

  • Milk frother, aerator or whisk

Vanilla Syrup

  • 1|cup
    sugar
  • 1|cup
    water
  • 1|
    vanilla bean (or 1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract)
HOW TO MAKE
  • 01

    Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. 
    • If using vanilla extract, wait to add until the end of Step 03.
  • 02

    Add the sugar, water and vanilla bean (if using) to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes. 
  • 03

    Once cooled, strain out the vanilla bean from the syrup.
    • If using vanilla extract, stir in with the sugar and water mixture once it's simmered and cooled.
  • 04

    Enjoy in your favorite Starbucks® coffee or recipe.
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HOW TO MAKE

Caffè Latte

  • 01

    Prepare espresso shot and pour into mug once brewed.

     

  • 02

    Stir in optional sweetener.
  • 03

    In a separate container, steam and froth milk until you have a light layer of foam. 
    • Don’t have a milk frother or aerator? Learn how to manually froth milk through our milk frothing guide.
  • 04

    Gently pour the steamed milk into the brewed coffee while holding back the milk foam from glass. 
  • 05

    Top with the thin layer of milk foam remaining in the container. Enjoy. ​

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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WHAT IS A LATTE?

A standard latte is a popular coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk. It is traditionally topped with a small amount of foam. The word "latte" comes from its name in Italian, “caffè latte,” which means "milk coffee."
WHAT IS IN A LATTE?

A latte is made with a shot of espresso, steamed milk and foam. Espresso provides the base and flavor of the drink. Steamed milk adds creaminess and texture. The foam top enhances the presentation and taste of the drink.
IS A LATTE COFFEE?

A latte is a type of coffee drink. It is made with espresso, which is a concentrated form of coffee. The espresso is combined with steamed milk and a small amount of foam to create the latte.

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RECOMMENDED COFFEE

Espresso Roast

A classic and time-honored dark roast with notes of molasses and caramelized sugar that’s perfect for making classic espresso drinks.

RECOMMENDED COFFEE

Espresso Roast

A classic and time-honored dark roast with notes of molasses and caramelized sugar that’s perfect for making classic espresso drinks.

RECOMMENDED COFFEE

Espresso Roast

A classic and time-honored dark roast with notes of molasses and caramelized sugar that’s perfect for making classic espresso drinks.

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