Coffee latte: what is it? cooking secrets

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There are many types of coffee, and one of them is coffee latte. What is it and how to prepare this unusually tasty drink? Let's try to understand all this in order.

So, in the classical sense, a latte is a coffee-based drink, where espresso and milk are mixed in a ratio of one to three. There is always a small amount of foam on top of the latte. Quite often, the finished drink is sprinkled with cocoa or grated chocolate on top, and syrup (caramel, berry, vanilla or other) is added inside.

How did coffee latte come about? We already know what it is, but it is even more interesting to know the history of the origin of this drink. It was originally designed specifically for children. Surely, you have repeatedly noticed how often kids tend to drink coffee on an equal basis with adults. Due to the fact that the main part of the latte is milk, this drink is considered harmless to children.

Speaking about coffee latte, what it is, and discussing some other nuances, it should be noted that a properly prepared drink should be layered, that is, coffee, milk and foam should not mix with each other. And it is customary to serve it in a transparent glass onleg.

How to make coffee latte? In fact, this process requires some knowledge and skills. To prepare one serving, 80-100 g of fresh milk will be enough for you, as well as about 7-8 g of freshly ground coffee. Let's start by making espresso. To do this, we need a carob coffee maker. Pour coffee into a special compartment and set up the device in such a way that water passes very slowly through the powder. In 20-30 seconds you will get about 30 ml of the finished drink. If the espresso is made correctly, the crema will have a reddish tint and streaks will be present on its surface. Too light foam indicates that the coffee was not enough or the grinding is too coarse, and too dark, on the contrary, indicates an excessively fine grinding of coffee or its excess. The drink will taste better if you warm up the coffee maker a little before preparing it.

If it is not possible to make coffee latte in a coffee machine, you will have to spend a little time and effort preparing milk. It should not be boiled, but it is necessary to warm it well. Next, using a coffee machine or special devices, the milk must be whipped to a state of stable foam. We transfer this foam to a pre-prepared glass.

The last step is, in fact, pouring coffee into the foam. A trickle of espresso should flow down the very edge of the glass. As a result, the milk foam is over the coffee. If you managed to achieve this, then you did everything right.

Speaking of coffee latte,what it is, and the tricks of making this Italian drink, should be further said about the additional ingredients that you can use. Latte goes well with almost any syrup, except for citrus fruits (they contribute to the rapid souring of milk). And the use of blackcurrant or walnut syrup is especially recommended. An unforgettable taste can be obtained by using alcoholic beverages, such as rum or amaretto, in the cooking process.

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