- Why won't it froth?
- 'Light' or low-fat coconut drinks are hard to froth. Use a 'barista' version or mix carton coconut milk with a little water to get the right fat content.
Vegan coconut latte
The vegan, tropical cousin of the classic latte. Coconut milk requires less added sugar due to its natural sweetness. Since plant milk protein structures differ from cow's milk, frothing them is a bit trickier, but the fat content of coconut milk helps achieve a creamy texture.
Ingredients
100
ml
Strong espresso or moka coffee
200
ml
Coconut milk (drink, not thick cream)
20
g
Thick coconut cream (from top of tin)
10
g
Honey or agave syrup
1
pinch
Desiccated coconut
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Equipment Needed
- Espresso machine or moka pot
- Milk frother
- Tall glass
Instructions
1
✓
Brew the coffee.
Tip: A good base is essential.
2
✓
Heat the coconut milk with the coconut cream and honey, then froth.
Tip: Adding extra coconut cream helps create a more stable foam from plant milk.
3
✓
Pour the coffee into the glass.
Tip: If using a glass, the layers will be visible.
4
✓
Tilt the glass and slowly pour in the frothed milk.
Tip: This way the coffee 'sits under the milk' or mixes beautifully, depending on technique.
5
✓
Spoon the remaining foam on top and sprinkle with desiccated coconut.
Tip: The coconut adds extra texture.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 100 ml Strong espresso or moka coffee
- 200 ml Coconut milk (drink, not thick cream)
- 20 g Thick coconut cream (from top of tin)
- 10 g Honey or agave syrup
- 1 pinch Desiccated coconut