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12oz Latte Recipe

Inspired by NOMZ - Restaurant & Bar - Akron, OH

Time7m

Serves1

Double shot of locally roasted espresso choice of milk and flavoring. served iced or hot.

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Ingredients

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Espresso

5/8 oz (18 g) freshly roasted espresso beans (or ground)2.71 tbsp (40 ml) filtered water (for brewing espresso)

Milk / Dairy Substitute

8 oz milk (whole, 2%, oat, almond, soy, or choice)2 oz additional cold milk (for iced, if needed)

Sweetener & Flavoring (optional)

1 tbs simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) or flavored syrup1 tsp vanilla extract (if using instead of syrup)1/2 tbs flavored syrup (caramel, hazelnut, etc.)

Ice & Garnish (for iced or finishing)

1 cup ice cubes (for iced latte)1 tsp ground cinnamon or cocoa (optional garnish)

Method

Espresso

Dose and tamp

Weigh 18 g of espresso beans (or use 18 g pre-ground) and grind to a fine espresso grind. Distribute evenly in the portafilter and tamp with consistent pressure to create a flat compact puck.

Brew

Brew a double shot of espresso aiming for 36–40 ml (yield) in about 25–30 seconds using filtered water heated to 92–96°C (198–205°F). Adjust grind if extraction is too fast or slow.

Milk / Dairy Substitute

Hot preparation (steamed milk)

If serving hot: steam 8 oz of your chosen milk to 60–65°C (140–149°F) with a slight microfoam. Tap and swirl the pitcher to remove large bubbles and achieve velvety texture. Pour steamed milk over espresso, holding back foam with a spoon if a thinner foam is desired, or finish with latte art.

Iced preparation (cold milk)

If serving iced: fill a 12 oz glass with 1 cup (approx. 8–10 oz) of ice. Add 1 tbsp syrup if using, pour the double espresso over the ice, then add 8 oz cold milk (plus up to 2 oz extra if needed to reach 12 oz total). Stir gently to combine and chill evenly.

Sweetener & Flavoring (optional)

Add 1 tbsp simple syrup or 1/2 tbsp flavored syrup to the cup or glass before adding espresso for even distribution. If using vanilla extract instead of syrup, add 1 tsp to the milk and whisk briefly before steaming or pouring. Taste and adjust sweetness to preference (add more syrup by 1/4 tbsp increments).

Ice & Garnish (for iced or finishing)

For iced latte: top with additional ice if desired. For hot latte: spoon a thin layer of milk foam on top. Optionally dust with 1/4–1 tsp ground cinnamon or cocoa as a garnish.