Vanilla Latte Machiatto

Course Beverages, Soft Drinks

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings (280 ml glass)

Ingredients

2/3 cup milk
1 shot of espresso
1 1/2 tsp sugar optional
1/2 tsp vanilla (you can also use vanilla bean paste or vanilla bean)
cocoa powder for top

Instructions

Heat milk with vanilla and sugar if using. It is not necessary to boil it just make sure is hot.
Prepare the espresso with either the French press, or as I do, with a simple traditional stovetop espresso maker. If you think it is too strong add some hot water to it.
Pour the hot milk into the French press. Cover with the top and pump up and down until the desired froth is formed.
Pour the frothy milk into a glass until almost full. Set aside for a minute to let the milk separate from the thick foam on top.
Pour the espresso over the milk and you will see how it sets between milk and foam, creating this three-layer effect.
Sprinkle cocoa powder on top if desired and serve.

Notes

Vanilla Latte Machiatto

Did you know that you can still make a latte machiatto or a cappuccino at home without having an Espresso Machine or a Steam Wand? All you need is a simple French press.

Lately I've been delighting each morning with a vanilla latte machiatto, and I wanted to share this with you as it is so easy to prepare.

Latte Machiatto is as you all know a beverage that contains coffee and it differs from a caffe latte as the milk is added first in the glass and then the espresso and creates a "layered" drink that everybody loves.

So let's enjoy this drink together. Happy mornings to everybody.