Interesting Facts About Caffé Latte, Italian Milk Coffee

The Origin of Latte Coffee

Latte coffee has been present in various coffee shop since the 20th century, but according to history, latte coffee has probably been around since the 17th century. Latte coffee originated in Italy, where many American tourists came to visit and felt uncomfortable with the level of bitterness of the coffee.

Thus, milk is added to reduce or balance the bitter taste of the coffee. Subsequently, the milk dosage was patented and it became a latte coffee menu that was more acceptable to many people.

In the past, latte coffee was served as a breakfast coffee or booster in the morning because the coffee content is quite high and perfect for starting the day. But now, many people also enjoy latte coffee in the afternoon.

Also Read: Why Has Iced Coffee With Milk Become a Favorite Drink for Many People?

Various Types of Latte Coffee

This world-famous milk coffee was originally just a combination of coffee and milk, but now there are various types of latte coffee. Some of the popular ones are Vanilla Latte, Hazelnut Latte, Caramel

Latte Art Beautifies Latte Coffee

Who doesn't like drinks with attractive presentation?

Latte coffee was initially served simply, but as this milk coffee drink became increasingly popular worldwide, latte art was introduced which made latte coffee even more interesting. Latte art was first created by David Schomer from the United States in the 1980s.

Now, latte art has become a prestigious competition in the world of coffee, and there are even  latte art making machines now available that can print various shapes.

National Latte Day

Did you know that the United States celebrates National Latte Day every October 7th? From this fact, we can conclude how popular latte coffee is in the United States. In fact, it is said that orders for latte coffee at various coffee shops exceed orders for espresso!

How to Make Latte Coffee at Home

For those of you who love coffee, you can enjoy latte coffee at home. With simple equipment and ingredients, homemade latte coffee can taste just as delicious! Let's check out how to make latte coffee at home!

Ingredients you need to prepare:

• • 2 - 2.5 teaspoons of NESCAFÉ Classic
• • Hot water
• • Milk
• • Sugar (optional)

Equipment required:

• • Coffee cup
• • Pan/microwave
• • Milk frother
• • Spoon

How to make:

• • Mix 2 - 2.5 teaspoons of NESCAFÉ Classic with an adequate amount of hot water to make an espresso.
• • Heat milk (you can heat it on the stove or using a microwave)
• • Froth the milk using a milk frother, then pour it into a cup.
• • One cup of latte coffee is ready for you to enjoy. Enjoy!

So, that's how to make latte coffee that you can try at home. If you want a cold latte, you can add ice cubes. But, if you want something practical, you can also store some NESCAFÉ Can Lattes in the refrigerator, so you can drink them straight away when you need a caffeine boost!