Maple Sea Salt Latte Recipe (Dairy-Free) | The First Mess (2024)

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What is sea salt latte made of? ›

Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 tablespoon B Vanilla syrup. In an ice-filled glass, add 120mL milk. Pour over espresso. Top with whipped cream and garnish with sea salt.

OR, heat the milk on the stovetop then froth it.

Then froth using your desired method until the milk is frothed into small, even bubbles. Wait for 30 seconds to 1 minute to allow the foam to incorporate a bit into the milk so that the drink is creamy enough.

The Cafe con Leche is basically espresso-based coffee with milk, sweetened using condensed milk. While it's sweeter than an unsweetened latte, it's still less sweet than flavored ones. You can also use textured milk (optional) for additional body.

Oat Milk — Oat milk has been on the rise in the barista world, mainly because its beautiful thick consistency makes it perfect to froth for a latte as it makes a thick foam.

The Sea Salt Latte, a famous variation of the traditional style latte made with a salted milk foam over an espresso-based coffee, was invented and popularized by Taiwanese international cafe chain 85C Bakery Cafe.

Sea salt is a general term for salt produced by evaporation of ocean water or water from saltwater lakes. It is less processed than table salt and retains trace minerals. These minerals add flavor and color.

Salt is added to naturally preserve the milk. This way it can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight bottle for up to 7 days! Unlike store-bought nut milks, there are no added and unnecessary ingredients like gums.

When it comes to lattes and cappuccinos we always recommend whole milk before anything else. It has just the right balance of fats, proteins, sugar, and water to make smooth microfoam without being overwhelmingly creamy.

HOLDING THE STEAM TIP TOO LOW

It sounds terrible, and with your tip that low, there's no way to develop a nice rolling current in the milk to break up the air and mix it into a creamy microfoam. When not adding air, you want the tip just below the surface of the milk.

Can you make a latte with cream instead of milk? ›

Yes, dairy cream can be steamed similarly to how you would steam milk for a latte. In fact, in a breve beverage, half and half will be used in place of milk to create an incredibly thick and lux latte-style hot drink.

Steamed milk*, espresso, house-made sauce with condensed milk, vanilla, star anise, and cinnamon.

Even smaller-sized Starbucks drinks can incorporate a surprising amount of sweetener. A tall (12-ounce) sweetened latte comes with three pumps of syrup while a grande comes with four. With five grams of sugar in every pump of vanilla syrup, a made-to-order grande vanilla latte contains 35 grams of sugar in total.

Comparing this sweetened version to a traditional latte? The macchiato undoubtedly takes the cake (or should I say, the caramel?).

All Starbucks locations now have coconut milk beverage and soymilk on hand for whipping up dairy-free lattes, mochas, and more. They also serve non-dairy almondmilk and oatmilk, but at some locations this can change seasonally.

What Is In a Latte? A latte begins with the same base — a single or double shot of espresso. This espresso is then combined with several ounces of steamed milk to create a rich, creamy beverage that has a more subtle espresso taste.

Even without an espresso machine, a milk frother, or other toys of the trade, you can make a pretty decent latte at home — and yes, it will have a beautiful cap of foam. All you need is an espresso or strongly brewed coffee, and a frothy milk, which is easy to make it in the microwave.

If you don't have a frother, you can use the jar/microwave method. Pour milk into a jar, fill about halfway with milk and close with lid. Shake for 30-60 seconds until it doubles in volume. Microwave for about 30 seconds, foam will rise to the top.