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Perfect Latte at Home

Silky espresso and steamed milk with microfoam, ready in under 5 minutes. No special equipment needed—just hot water, coffee, and milk.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
85
Protein
6g
Perfect Latte at Home
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Brew 1.5 oz espresso or strong coffee into a small cup.

  2. Step 2

    Pour cold milk into a frother or jar, then steam or shake until foamy and hot, ~2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Pour steamed milk into the espresso, tilting the cup to blend. Top with a thin layer of foam.

  4. Step 4

    Serve immediately while the foam is thick and the milk is still hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • small coffee cup or mug (10 oz+)
  • espresso machine or strong coffee maker
  • milk frother or mason jar
  • spoon

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