☕️ Detailed Recipe for Latte Café

Find out how to easily prepare a delicious homemade latte coffee , worthy of the best baristas! This simple, fast and detailed recipe guides you step by step to make your favorite hot drink for sure. Ideal for breakfast or for a gourmet break, Latte coffee harmoniously combines an espresso rich in flavors with a smooth milk foam. Whether you have an espresso machine or simply an Italian coffee maker, find all the tips to get a perfect foam and even make a nice art art at home. Follow our homemade coffee recipe and make each tasting a real moment of pleasure!

Ingredients :

(for 1 cup of approximately 250 ml)

• 1 espresso (about 30 ml, freshly prepared)
• 200 ml of fresh whole milk (or vegetable milk type oats or soy)
• Optional: sugar, flavored syrup (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, etc.)

Material required:

• Espresso machine (or Italian coffee maker/MOKA)
• Stainless steel pitcher (to foam milk)
• Steam nozzle, electric milk mousseur or manual small whisk
• Latte cup or high cup (around 250 to 300 ml)

Detailed steps:

1. Preparation of espresso

• Preheat your cup by pouring a little hot water (this will keep your coffee warm longer). Throw the water just before pouring the espresso.
• Prepare a quality espresso (around 30 ml), ideally with an espresso machine adjusted correctly. Otherwise, use an Italian coffee maker.

2. Preparation of milk foam

• Pour the cold cold milk in the stainless steel pitcher, fill it with 2/3 (do not fill too much to leave on the foam space).
• Use the steam nozzle of your espresso machine or an electric milk froth:
  • With steam nozzle:
    • Place the nozzle slightly below the surface of the milk.
    • Activate the steam by slightly inclining the pitcher to create a soft whirlwind. You should hear a slight whistling noise, indicating that the air is incorporated into the milk.
    • When the milk reaches about 60 to 65 ° C (hot but not hot), stop the steam.
    • Tap the pitcher against the table to remove large bubbles and turn it gently to homogenize the foam.
  • With electric mousseur or manual whisk:
    • Heat the milk up to around 60-65 ° C in a saucepan or in the microwave.
    • Then immerse your fir or whisk in the hot milk and emulsify until you get a creamy and smooth foam.