How to Make Perfect Classic Latte? Everything You Need to Know
Latte is the most popular coffee beverage made with espresso and steamed milk. Also Latte is a popular coffee beverage worldwide. Normally Latte is made with one or two sorts of espresso combined with steamed milk and some amount of frothed milk on top. If you want you can drink Latte with sugar, Sweetness, honey, or flavor syrup such as caramel, coconut, and hazelnut.
Origin of the latte
Latte is a popular coffee beverage enjoyed worldwide, and has its roots in Italian coffee culture. Is the cafe culture of cities like Milan and Turin. The popularity of Latte half of the 20th century in Italy. And then popularity of the Latte spread to the United states and other Western countries. In the 1980s and 1990s, the rise of specialty coffee shops. The emergence of latte culture contributed to popularity outside of Italy.
After the 2nd world war, American soldiers brought their taste for the Latte back home, contributing to its popularity in the United States day by day. And after the Latte has become a staple in coffee shops worldwide.
How do you make a classic latte
Very easy way to make the perfect classic Latte. with just some basic ingredients and tools, you can enjoy a perfectly qualityful Latte. So step by step I will show you how to make the perfect classic latte.
Ingredients and Tools
- Espresso coffee beans (or ground espresso)
- Milk (whole milk is preferred, but you can use any type)
- Water
- Espresso machine
- Milk frother
- Coffee grinder (if using whole beans)
First Step (Prepare the Espresso):
At first need to Espresso sort. So grind your coffee beans with the grinder. And then you have to use about 18-20 grams of coffee grounds for a double shot of espresso. If you want to drink light coffee you can use one sort of espresso. Normally two-sort espresso is perfect for Latte. Tamp the grounders in the portafilter and then brow the espresso. You have to wait 15 to 20 seconds for two kinds of espresso.
2nd Step ( Heat the Milk):
And then take some milk and if you’re using an espresso machine with a steam wand, position the tip of the wand just below the surface of the milk. and turn on the steam. Heat the milk to about 150°F (65°C). If you don’t have a steam wand, you can use a stove or microwave.
3rd Step (Froth the Milk):
To create your milk creamy, frothy, you will need to introduce air into the milk while heating it. If you using a steam wand, move the pitcher in a circular motion and then adjust the wand position to create microfoam such as small, silky bubbles. If you see milk frother or whisk, vigorously whisk the hot milk until it becomes frothy.
Final Step (Combine Espresso and Milk):
And then take the freshly brewed espresso into a coffee cup. Then, slowly pour the hot milk with frothed milk over the espresso. After that once most of the milk is in the cup, brew remaining foam on top to create a thick, creamy layer.
Now your perfect classic Latte is ready for drink. If you like you can use sugar, sweetness, honey, or any flavor syrup such as caramel, coconut, hazelnut.
Note that, Use Fresh Beans, Perfect Your Frothing Technique, Experiment with Milk Types.
How to Make Iced Latte
An Iced Latte is a refreshing energetic coffee drink that combines the flavors of Espresso with the cool, smooth taste of normal Milk. It’s simple to make and perfect for hot days or when you need a quick caffeine boost. I will show you how to make the perfect Iced Latte easy way.
Now you already know how to make normal Iced Latte. All the processes are the same but you need some ice cube for making Iced Latte.
Ingredients-
- Two shots of espresso (or 60 ml of strong brewed coffee)
- Normal Milk
- Ice cubes
- Optional: sweetener (sugar, sweetness, syrup, or honey) and milk
And I am talking about another thing, you have to need tall glass, spoon, and straw. Before I showed you (2th Step) how to take espresso in a double small glass of shot.
Prepare the Glass:
Now you take a tall glass and fill it with ice cubes. The amount of ice you use depends on how cold you want your drink to be. If you like your coffee sweet, add your desired amount of sweetener such as sugar, sweetness, honey, and any flavor syrup caramel, coconut, hazelnut the glass before adding the espresso. Stir well to dissolve.
Combine Espresso and Milk:
And then pour the freshly brewed espresso over the ice in the glass. Next, add normal milk to the glass. The usual ratio is 1:1, which means for every part of espresso, add an equal part of milk. Stir the mixture gently with a spoon to combine the espresso, milk, and ice. If you like you can add some milk. Your Iced Latte is now ready to be enjoyed.
How many calories are in a latte?
The calorie in a Latte can vary depending on the size of the drink. and also vary depending on what type of milk and flavor you are using.
Normally, a standard 12 ounce Latte made with whole milk contains around 180 calories. if you take a small size (one sort) and use skim milk, you could reduce the calorie count.
If you use sugar, sweetness, honey or any flavor syrup such as caramel, coconut, and hazelnut those are increased coffee’s calories.
