Ready to start making a lovely and delicious vanilla latte right in the comfort of your own home? We'll show you how to make this coffee drink any time you want. Get ready to treat your taste buds and save money at the same time!
To steam the milk, we will start by putting it in a small saucepan and heating it on low to medium heat so as not to burn the milk.
Prepare your espresso or strong coffee. Set up your Moka pot, espresso maker, or pour-over. You'll want to brew 1.5 to 2 ounces of coffee per latte.
Pour the desired amount of vanilla syrup into the receptacle that will also hold your shot of espresso. We recommend using between ½ ounce to 1 ounce, depending on how sweet you want your drink to be.
Once your milk is hot (for a latte, we recommend between 150-160 degrees Fahrenheit, as milk burns at 180 degrees), whisk it to produce froth. You can either do this with a traditional whisking motion or by placing it between your hands and rolling it back and forth. Whisk until your milk doubles in size.
Pour your shot over the vanilla. Feel free to marvel at how beautiful the espresso looks as it mixes with the syrups! If you prefer an iced vanilla latte, add ice to the glass.
Pour the milk over the shot and voilà!
Notes
If you don't have an espresso maker, you can substitute strong coffee. You can use any brewing method, but try using more coffee and less water to produce a concentrated, espresso-like cup.And for an alternative milk frothing method, put half the amount of milk you wish to froth in a microwavable jar with a lid, and shake it up. It should double in volume. Once you’ve done this, microwave your milk for 30-45 seconds, and you’ll have freshly frothed milk!