5-Minute Latte at Home
Silky espresso and steamed milk in under 5 minutes — no fancy machine needed. The secret is frothing technique and hot milk that transforms into café-quality foam.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 155
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour espresso or strong coffee into a mug. Add sugar if desired and stir well.
Step 2
Heat milk in a small saucepan or microwave until steaming hot, ~120°F or until wisps of steam rise.
Step 3
Pour hot milk into the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon to create a thin stream first.
Step 4
Top with a spoonful of milk foam and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- mug or coffee cup
- small saucepan or microwave-safe pitcher
- spoon
- thermometer (optional but helpful)
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