Coffee lovers are found all over the world. Someone likes tart black, someone prefers milder with milk. But to try gourmet coffee drinks, most go to the cafe. Latte, frappe and cappuccino seem inaccessible for home cooking. However, knowing some tricks, you can do them yourself, even without a coffee machine.
For example, it is very easy to make
latte coffee at home
. The recipe for its preparation was invented in Italy. However, Italians themselves prefer stronger coffee. But in America, on the contrary, they drink it in very large glasses. In the famous
Starbucks coffee shop, it is served in 600 ml cups. So, for a latte for 2 persons, 4 tablespoons of
ground coffee, 150 ml of water, 300 ml of milk will be required. In a Turk, mix coffee with water and heat, stirring, until foam appears. Then pour the milk into a separate container and heat to a temperature of 60-65 degrees. Pour half into special tall glasses and add espresso. Beat the remaining milk with a blender into a strong foam and spread with a spoon on top. Garnish with cinnamon if desired. Thus, a classic Italian latte is prepared.
Recipe in other countries has been supplemented and modified in accordance with their ideas about coffee. Thus appeared
latte macchiato, latte with syrup and even alcoholic latte. Which one to cook at home, already depends not so much on skill, but on taste preferences and the presence of all components. And, of course, it is very important to maintain the layering of the drink, which gives additional latte charm. The recipe is actually simple. But the main thing is not to rush.
To make it work, pour coffee only along the edge of the glass with a thin stream. Then he will settle slowly down, not mixing with milk. When adding syrup, it is important to cool it well, then it will lie evenly at the bottom of the glass. And, of course, for serving, you need to use tall glasses, and better - special irish glasses. Then you will definitely get not only tasty, but also beautiful coffee drink latte.
The recipe at home will not differ from the classic. Therefore, you can experiment and cook, for example, a latte with syrup. To do this, also brew espresso to your liking. At the bottom of the glass lay a couple of tablespoons of your favorite syrup. Coffeemans recommend using blueberry or currant, a very original taste is obtained. Then carefully pour the heated and whipped milk, and then the coffee itself. Those who are not confident in their abilities can do this with a teaspoon.
And, of course, the most homemade is alcoholic latte. The recipe in this case is perfect for a romantic dinner. It is best to use
Baileys liquor. It perfectly emphasizes the coffee taste of the drink. First you need to warm the glasses themselves by lowering them for several minutes in hot water. Pour in them a tablespoon of liquor, and on top - warmed milk (pre-beat with a blender in foam). Now in a Turk over high heat, heat a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of sugar and coffee per serving, stirring with a wooden stick, for 10 seconds. Add 2/3 glasses of water and boil until foam appears (coffee should not boil). Pour it into the center of the glass. The result is three layers: milk, coffee and milk foam.
Whatever recipe for making latte was chosen, this is a real drink for coffee lovers. After all, only a coffee lover can patiently cook it time after time, regardless of the time and cost.