How to Create a Latte
The term 'latte' actually means 'milk' in Italian. An Italian cafe e latte ('coffee and milk') is coffee combined with milk, much like the French cafe au lait ('coffee with milk'), but both are quite different from this latte we all know.Nowadays outside Italy, latte comes to mean a drink comprising one third espresso and 2 thirds steamed milk. Steamed milk is mainly hot milk with froth on top for effect.
Much like cappuccino though double the milk and as such a milkier taste, the latte can often be flavored with sweet syrups.
With a little practice and the good equipment you can make a great latte in the home, spending less From the long run and impressing your pals.
This is exactly what you will need:
An espresso machine
A steam wand, that is sold with most espresso machines, to heat this milk.A metal pitcher in which to heat the milk and increase the risk for foam.
Shot glasses
Thermometer
Homogenized cold milk - try whole and skim to see which you want
High quality espresso beans ground medium to fine
Tall glass or a mug
Flavored syrup (if you wish) available from speciality stores plus some coffee bars.
Start by steaming the milk:
Pour 60 % of your cup milk, or half a cup if using flavoring, right into a cold pitcher.
Secure the thermometer inside the pitcher and steam the milk so it reaches a temperature of around 150 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're not utilizing a thermometer, you realize this milk is hot enough when you're able to no more support the container.
Start out with the steam wand near the top of the pitcher to create this foam. Keep the tip near to the surface; diagonall, not straight when this is lukewarm or 100 degrees Fahrenheit, lower this wand to the milk until this warms up to 150 degrees. Shut off the steam wand, set this pitcher aside about the espresso machine warmer plate and brew the espresso.
Putting this together:
Often a latte comes in a tall glass over a napkin and saucer; Some other times, a cappuccino cup sufficient for your barista to demonstrate off his surface latte art.
If using flavored syrup, pour an attempt or spoon several teaspoons into the glass/mug using sugar to taste.
Layer this beverage therefore it looks good. You need to do this frist by pouring two shots of freshly brewed espresso into the latte glass and within 10-seconds, the milk.
Roll the milk around from the steam pitcher until glossy at the top. Using a spoon push the foam aside to avoid this from throwing out using the milk. Then pour milk from your bottom of the pitcher over the espresso until the cup is all about two thirds full.
Stir if using flavored syrup and sugar before filling this cup with all the froth which was near the top of the pitcher. Utilize the spoon to direct the flow of foam, or spoon this over the beverage so it blends nicely with all the espresso crema.
Sprinkle using chocolate shavings or dust using ground chocolate, cinnamon or nutmeg should you wish, and enjoy.
