The difference between lattes and lattes is the ratio of espresso to milk. read on to find out how to make the latter at home.
we’ve all been there. you’re at the trendy local coffee shop looking at the menu, feeling a bit out of your element, which is compounded by the fact that you don’t even know the difference between some menu items. you pride yourself on having learned the difference between latte and cappuccino. but what about coffee with milk?
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Café con leche is not a popular beverage on American cafe menus, but it is incredibly popular in Spain and Latin America. This Spanish drink is very similar to a café con leche, but the difference lies in the ratio of milk to espresso.
Keep reading to learn the difference between a latte and a latte. maybe next time, you can even try ordering one when you’re at your favorite coffee shop!
the difference between latte and coffee with milk
Café con leche originated in Spain and is now widespread in Spanish-speaking countries around the world. literally meaning “coffee with milk”, latte is a bit more complicated than latte.
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Both lattes and lattes are made from a mixture of espresso and milk. both are rich, creamy and caffeinated.
However, lattes are made with a mixture of equal parts espresso and milk. A latte has a 1:3 ratio, 1 part espresso to 3 parts milk.
Because lattes contain more espresso, they also have more caffeine and are the perfect drink to energize your morning!
milk does it
In addition to the different ratios of espresso to milk, the milk in lattes is scalded rather than steamed or frothed. the latte is also not foamy like a latte.
steamed milk
Steamed milk is produced when milk is heated through a steam wand or espresso machine to create a foamy version of milk that doesn’t have as much foam. steamed milk, unlike frothed milk, should be served hot.
Steamed milk can be used in all kinds of coffee drinks, but it works best for pour over lattes. Plus, all milk, including non-dairy plant-based alternatives, can be easily steamed.
milk foam
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All frothed milk is steamed milk if we’re getting technical about it. You can create foamy milk quite easily by heating the milk and stirring or using a frothing stick so the added air creates thick bubbles.
Frothed milk can be served hot or cold and is commonly used in coffee drinks such as lattes, americanos, cappuccinos, and macchiatos. however, the foam works best with cow’s milk.
scalded milk
To create scalded milk, heat it to just below its boiling point, either with a steam wand or on the stove. the combination of scalded milk and espresso creates a rich, sweet and creamy drink without foam.
make coffee with milk at home
latte is a simple, creamy, sweet drink that’s easy to try at home!
all you need is:
- coffee
- espresso maker (or a French press or espresso machine if you don’t have an espresso machine)
- a pot
- milk (traditionally whole milk is best, but you can use any milk you like)
- prepare your espresso. if you use coffee instead, make your coffee very strong.
- scald your milk by heating the milk in your pot on the stove just before it boils. if you stir the milk at this point, it will become even thicker and creamier.
- Mix your coffee with milk by putting the coffee in a cup (or as in a glass as it is served in Spain) and pour the boiling milk into the coffee.
to make coffee with milk:
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