Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsButtermilkCafé Latte Recipe

Café Latte Recipe

Inspired by Buttermilk
Time15m
Serves1

Make Café Latte Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee

Milk

Flavoring (optional)

Method

Preparing Espresso

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    Use an espresso machine to brew 2 shots of espresso. Make sure the coffee grounds are finely ground for the best extraction.

Heating and Frothing Milk

  1. 2

    Heat the Milk

    In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of whole milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent scalding.

  2. 3

    Froth the Milk

    Use a milk frother or whisk to froth the heated milk until it is light and creamy. Aim for a velvety texture with some microfoam.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 4

    Combine Espresso and Milk

    In a large mug, pour the brewed espresso shots. Slowly add the frothed milk over the espresso, allowing it to blend together.

  2. 5

    Add Flavoring

    If desired, add 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup for sweetness and sprinkle with cinnamon to taste.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Café Latte

    Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top and enjoy your homemade café latte!

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