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How to make a Café Latte

Espresso drowned in steamed milk, smooth and mellow.

Ratio1 to 2 shots : ~200 ml milk
Time5 min
Serves1 (220 to 300 ml)
OriginItaly
LevelMedium

You'll need

3 items
  • 1 to 2 shots espresso
  • ~200 ml steamed milk
  • Thin foam layer

Weigh your dose and your water. A gram or two changes the cup, so a coffee scale beats eyeballing every time.

Method

3 steps · 5 minutes 0 of 3 done

  1. Pull your shots into a tall glass or large cup.

  2. Steam milk to a glossy, slightly foamy texture.

  3. Pour steadily, holding back the foam until the last moment for a thin cap.

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Barista tips

  • The mildest milk drink, perfect canvas for latte art (or syrups).

The Café Latte is on the menu in GramCups Café. Pour every ingredient to the exact gram and serve it up. Play GramCups Café →

More Milk & Espresso drinks

🥛 1 shot : a spoon of foam Espresso Macchiato Espresso “stained” with a dab of foam. 🥛 1 : 1 espresso to milk Cortado Equal parts espresso and warm milk, beautifully balanced. 🥛 1 shot : ~60 ml milk Piccolo Latte A miniature latte with a big espresso kick. 🥛 2 shots : ~120 ml milk Flat White Espresso and silky microfoam, no big foam cap.

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