Coffee Encyclopedia | Tips for making latte at home

1. The origin and evolution of latte

In Italy, the home of coffee, café latte can only be consumed at breakfast time. Italians like to use a moka pot to brew strong black coffee and then pour heated milk into it to drink together, so traditional café latte does not have milk foam.

In other countries, such as the United States and Australia, people prefer to make latte with espresso and whipped milk. The amount of coffee is usually less than that of cappuccino and the milk foam is thinner.

2. Making Latte

When making latte at home, we don't have to stick to the single form of espresso. We can use higher concentration coffee such as French press coffee to make latte. Before making it, we must buy high-quality coffee beans. The quality of coffee beans will directly affect the final taste of latte.

The first step is to grind the beans. Use a hand-crank or electric grinder to grind the coffee beans at home to ensure that the coffee is fresh enough. You can also try the latest "refrigerated coffee" theory to increase the extraction rate of coffee.

The second step is to brew the coffee. You can use a home espresso machine, a French press, or any other type of brewing device to make the coffee. When using other devices, make sure the coffee is close to the strength of espresso to avoid the milk diluting the coffee's flavor and making it taste bland.

Step 3: Froth the milk. Whole milk is usually easier to froth; skim milk is harder to froth but has fewer calories. If you're using a home espresso machine, you can use the steam wand that comes with the machine to froth the milk. Remember that a latte will have less froth than a cappuccino, but if you don't have an espresso machine, you can also heat the milk directly in a pot.

Step 4: Make latte. The ratio of latte should be: 1/3 coffee + 2/3 whipped milk + a thin layer of milk foam.

People usually drink latte in a glass, but you can also use your favorite porcelain cup or mug. Be sure to preheat the cup before use.

Latte and cappuccino look the same, the only difference is the amount of milk and milk foam. Since there is less milk foam and more milk, the taste of latte will be lighter than cappuccino.

A cup of warm latte with a delicious Italian fruit biscuit, a perfect day starts now!

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