Café Latte with Microfoam
Espresso shots topped with velvety steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam—the TikTok-worthy coffee shop classic you can make at home. Takes 5 minutes from start to pour.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 105
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pull or brew 2 espresso shots into a warm cup. If using brewed coffee, use strong 1.5 oz.
Step 2
Pour cold milk into a frothing pitcher, filling it one-third full. Add sugar if desired.
Step 3
Froth the milk with a steam wand or electric frother until doubled in volume with fine bubbles, ~3–4 minutes.
Step 4
Tap the pitcher gently on the counter to pop large bubbles. Pour the steamed milk into the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon.
Step 5
Top with a thin layer of microfoam by tilting the cup and pouring slowly from the pitcher.
Step 6
Serve immediately while the foam is still glossy and the drink is hot.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or coffee maker
- warm ceramic or glass cup (8–10 oz)
- milk frothing pitcher (12 oz stainless steel)
- steam wand OR electric milk frother
- small spoon
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