You love it in your favorite coffee shop, learn how to make cafe latte at home! Homemade cafe latte or caffe latte, we’ve got the best recipe for a delicious drink. Made from espresso coffee and frothed milk, the latte has acquired quite a reputation over the past years thanks to its comforting and unctuous taste. Don’t miss on our gourmet variations without leaving your home and enjoy your caffe latte whenever you want.
Cafe latte homemade: recipe
Cafe latte is easy to make: start by warming a cup or a mug by filling it with hot water. Meanwhile, froth the milk (classic or plant) by hand or with a milk frother if you have one.
Unsure how to froth the milk, check out our detailed blog How to make homemade milk froth. And if you prefer plant-based milk, our blog How to make a plant milk froth has all the tips and tricks for the best results.
Next, if you have an espresso machine, make a nice espresso. No espresso machine? A dark Italian coffee or a good filter coffee works just fine.
Time to assemble the cafe latte: pour the espresso into the preheated cup and the frothed milk (about 12 cl or 4 ounces per cup) on top… and enjoy your homemade caffe latte.
If you feel like an artist, try latte art, and draw patterns of your choice: heart, leaf,… your imagination (and dexterity!) is the limit.
Gourmet cafe latte
Homemade vanilla latte recipe
For two cups, make 2 espresso coffees or the same quantity in strong drip coffee or Italian coffee (sweeten to taste).
Heat 25 cl or 8 ounces of milk on the stove with a vanilla pod split in two. When the milk is boiling, remove the vanilla bean.
Froth the milk and pour it over the coffee for a delicious vanilla latte.
Homemade chai latte recipe
For 2 cups, put 25 cl or 8 ounces of water, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, 1 star anise, and a pinch of powdered ginger in a pot. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and put 2 black tea bags of your choice in it, let infuse for 3 minutes. Strain.
Froth 25 cl of dairy or plant-based milk and pour it on top of your tea.
Pumpkin spice latte: recipe
One of Starbucks star drinks, check out the pumpkin spice latte recipe for a delicious homemade cafe latte variation.
Charcoal latte or Black latte: homemade recipe
Black latte is a drink made from activated vegetable coal and milk.
Vegetable or activated charcoal comes in capsules and can be purchased in drugstores. It is recommended to help reduce flatulence or hangovers. Ask your pharmacist for advice to be sure that you have no contraindications.
Easy recipe: put the contents of two capsules in a glass and add frothed hot dairy or plant milk. Sweeten to taste.
