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5-Minute Café Latte
Espresso meets steamed milk in under 3 minutes. A silky, café-quality latte you can make at home with just an espresso machine or strong brewed coffee.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 165
- Protein
- 8g
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Pull or brew 1.5 oz espresso into a 10–12 oz cup, or brew 3 tbsp strong coffee.
Step 2
Steam or heat milk to 150–155°F until foam rises to the top of the pitcher.
Step 3
Pour steamed milk into the espresso, holding back foam with a spoon, filling to just below the rim.
Step 4
Top with a thin layer of milk foam and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or kettle
- 10–12 oz ceramic cup or mug
- milk steamer pitcher or small saucepan
- kitchen thermometer (optional but recommended)
- spoon
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