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How to make a latte at home?
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Lattes are one of the most popular coffee shop drinks, but did you know they are easy to make at home too? Find out how to make a latte with our guide.
Ingredients for a latte
- Strong brewed instant coffee (our NESCAFÉ GOLD Espresso works particularly well).
- Milk or plant-based milk alternative*
- Sugar or syrup (to taste)
*Please check for allergens
Equipment
- Tall latte glass
- Saucepan
- Thermometer
- Jar with lid or a milk frothing wand
- Spoon for stirring
Method to make a latte at home
- Make your strongly brewed instant coffee in a tall latte glass.
If you’re adding sugar or syrup, add it to your coffee mixture and then set it aside for a moment. - Next, you need to steam your milk. Grab a saucepan and your thermometer, add the milk and then heat it slowly on a medium heat, stirring from time to time to ensure it doesn’t boil. If you’re using dairy milk it will need to reach 65°C, 60°C for soy or 54°C for almond.
- Now you’ve steamed your milk, you’ll need to froth it! Choose from the two options listed below to froth your milk.
Finally, add the milk to your latte glass and then all that’s left to do is enjoy!
How to froth milk with a milk frothing wand
STEP 1
Put the milk into a saucepan again, then place the frothing wand so it’s half way into the milk.
STEP 2
Turn on your frothing wand and pull it toward the surface of the milk slowly, then lower it down to the middle again, continue this process for around 30 to 45 seconds, or until the milk’s nice and foamy.
Of course you can always choose the trusted favourite NESCAFÉ Latte, if you’re in a rush and need a latte on the go.
As you can see, it’s easy to make your latte at home, you certainly don’t need a coffee machine!
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