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Vanilla latte freshly served
Layered coffee drink with steamed milk and a hint of vanilla bean

Classic vanilla latte

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Drinks
The secret to a perfect latte is the two-phase system: thick, oily espresso meeting creamy steamed milk. The aldehydes in vanilla and the caramelisation of lactose in the milk under heat create complex, sweet aromas. This isn't just a coffee, but a dessert drink where milk microfoam gives a velvety sensation in the mouth.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International, Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Espresso machine or moka pot
  • Milk frother (electric or manual)
  • Tall heatproof glass
  • Barista spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Brew a double espresso (approx. 60 ml). Aim for a thick, hazelnut-brown 'crema' on top.

Tip: The crema contains most of the volatile aromas; this is the soul of the espresso.
2 ✓

Stir the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the hot coffee.

Tip: Salt suppresses coffee's bitterness, so the drink tastes sweeter without adding more sugar [taste perception].
3 ✓

Heat milk to approx. 60-65°C whilst frothing. If using a manual frother, pump until volume doubles and it has a thick, shaving-foam-like consistency.

Tip: Around 60°C, milk sugar (lactose) tastes sweetest. If overheated, it will taste like 'boiled milk'.
4 ✓

Pour coffee into a tall glass. Slowly, starting at the glass edge, pour in the steamed milk. Finally, spoon thick milk foam on top.

Tip: If poured skilfully, milk and coffee will layer due to density differences.
5 ✓

Garnish with whipped cream and the vanilla pod. Serve immediately.

Tip: Milk foam structure is unstable and collapses in minutes, so a latte is an 'immediate' genre.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the milk foam collapse?
If milk overheats (above 70°C), protein structures are irreversibly damaged and lose their foaming properties. Use a thermometer or touch the jug!
Can I use plant-based milk?
Yes, but look for 'barista' versions which have added vegetable fats and stabilisers for proper foaming.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Freshly brewed strong espresso
  • 200 ml Whole milk (min. 3.5%)
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract
  • 10 g Brown sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 5 ml Whipped cream (optional topping)
  • 1 piece Vanilla pod (for garnish)