Espresso Drinks
Homemade Vanilla Latte
Espresso, steamed milk and a vanilla syrup you make in five minutes.
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Prep
5 minutes
Total
10 minutes
Servings
1 latte
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
- 0.63 oz coffee for a double espresso (1.27 oz yield by weight)
- 6.8 fl oz whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
Equipment
- Espresso machine or moka pot
- Milk jug
- Scale
Nutrition
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Instructions
- 1
Add vanilla syrup to the bottom of your cup.
- 2
Pull a double espresso directly onto the syrup and stir.
- 3
Steam the milk to about 140 °F with a fine, glossy texture.
- 4
Pour the milk in slowly, finishing with a quick wiggle for latte art.
Tips
- Make vanilla syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water with a split vanilla pod.
- Milk steamed past 149 °F loses sweetness and tastes scalded.
Variations
- Iced version: shake espresso and syrup with ice, then top with cold milk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this without an espresso machine?+
Yes — a moka pot or a strong AeroPress concentrate works well as the coffee base.
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