Iced Latte Recipe

Time8m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Dose and tamp
Weigh 18 g of freshly ground espresso beans and distribute them evenly in the portafilter. Tamp with consistent pressure until the puck is level and compact.
2
Brew
Brew a double shot of espresso (approximately 36 ml) directly into a heatproof small pitcher or cup. Aim for a 25–30 second extraction. If using a stovetop espresso maker or AeroPress, brew an equivalent strong concentrate (about 36 ml).
3
Allow the brewed espresso to cool slightly (about 30–60 seconds) so it does not immediately melt the ice excessively and dilute the drink too much.

4
Prepare glass
Fill a 12–16 oz serving glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the glass and keep the drink cold.
5
Add milk and sweetener
Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of cold whole milk over the ice. If you want a sweetened latte, add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup (or preferred sweetener) and stir gently to combine so the sweetener dissolves evenly into the cold milk.
6
Pour espresso over milk
Slowly pour the freshly brewed espresso over the milk and ice. Pouring gently on the back of a spoon or down the side helps create a layered effect (espresso on top) before mixing.
7
Stir once or twice to combine if you prefer uniform flavor, or leave layered and gently swirl before drinking for a visual effect.

8
Optionally, garnish with a few whole coffee beans or a light dusting (about 1 tsp) of cocoa powder on top for aroma and presentation.
9
Serve immediately with a straw. Enjoy chilled.