Latte
Overview
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Espresso · Latte
Behind every step
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1Espresso
0:0518 g in · 36 g out · 93 °C
See the steps
- Weigh beans — Weigh out the beans — fresh, not pre-ground.
- Grind — Grind fine, straight into the portafilter.
- Distribute — Distribute the grounds level in the basket.
- Tamp — Tamp level — one confident press.
- Pull the shot — Aim for ~36 g out in 25–30 s. Stop on blond.
- Enjoy — Drink it now — crema and all.
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2Steam milk
0:20A latte is mostly milk, so texture matters more than volume of foam: stretch for only a second or two, then roll. Too much air and you’ve made a cappuccino by accident.
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3Pour milk
0:10The pour decides where the foam lands. Start high and slow so the milk dives under the crema and the cup fills evenly, then drop the pitcher low and close — that is what lets the white foam float to the top. A steady, unhurried pour keeps the layers silky instead of streaky.
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4Enjoy
0:10Coffee keeps changing as it cools: aromatics fade, acidity sharpens and sweetness comes forward. Drink it soon after brewing, and taste it as it drops in temperature — that's how you learn what to adjust next time.
What a Latte is
The Latte is built on Espresso: 18 g of coffee, brewed at 93 °C. The Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk. The Latte's milk is steamed to about 60 °C.
Latte — frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the Latte and the Americano?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk; the Americano takes 150 g of hot water.
What's the difference between the Latte and the Cappuccino?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk; the Cappuccino takes 150 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Latte and the Cortado?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk; the Cortado takes 60 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Latte and the Flat White?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk; the Flat White takes 160 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Latte and the Iced Americano?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk; the Iced Americano takes 120 g of cold water over ice.
What's the difference between the Latte and the Long Black?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk; the Long Black takes 110 g of hot water.
What's the difference between the Latte and the Macchiato?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk; the Macchiato takes 40 ml of steamed milk.
What's the difference between the Latte and the Mocha?
Both start from the same Espresso. The Latte takes 220 ml of steamed milk; the Mocha takes 180 ml of steamed milk.
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