The latte is one of the most popular coffee drinks in Australia. In fact, the 2019 Square Australia Coffee Report found it was the top coffee sold in cafes and coffee shops across the country.
However, like many people, you may be wondering what exactly a latte is, or how it is made. And how does it differ from a flat white?
This article aims to answer all of these questions.
Below we take a look at the definition of a latte, as well as its history and how you can make one at home.
So what exactly is a latte?
A latte consists of a single espresso shot which is then topped to the brim of a 150-220ml glass with steamed milk.
Because of the narrow shape of the glass (compared to a wider ceramic mug used for a flat white or cappuccino), this results in around 1 – 1.5cm of milk microform on top.
History of the Latte
There are many variations on the recipe and origin story for the latte, so it’s almost impossible to figure out exactly who first invented it.
Though the exact origin of the milky coffee drink is not known, it was almost certainly created in Europe over the late 19th century, when the combination of milk and coffee became popular.
In Italy, a caffè latte is usually made at home for breakfast. The coffee is brewed using a stovetop moka pot, and heated milk is poured into the cup. Unlike the latte that you’ll get in cafes in Australia, the milk in the Italian version is not generally foamed.
Latte vs Flat White
In Australia, a flat white and a latte are essentially the same drink, served in a different shape and sized vessel (sometimes).
However, because a flat white will typically (but not always) be served in a smaller cup, it will usually have a higher espresso to milk ratio, making it stronger.
Also, because of the flat shape of a ceramic mug used to serve a flat white, it will have a thinner layer of foam than a latte, which is typically served in a more narrow glass.
If you buy a flat white and a latte in takeaway cups, they are probably exactly the same drink!
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How to make a Latte
What you need:
- Coffee beans roasted for espresso
- Coffee grinder (unless your beans are pre-ground)
- Espresso machine with a steam wand
- Milk jug/pitcher
- Milk of your choice (full cream works best)
- Demitasse glass
Steps for making a latte:
- Grind your beans to a fine espresso grind. Do this just before you pull the espresso shot for maximum freshness.
- Dose 20g of ground coffee into a single filter basket. Distribute and tamp.
- Insert your portafilter into the group head and pull a single espresso shot. The espresso should pour evenly and at a steady flow rate. You’re looking for a total volume of 30mls which should ideally take around 30 seconds.
- Pour cold milk into your milk pitcher and hold it under the espresso machine steam wand so the tip is just below the surface. As you turn the steam wand on, the milk should start to swirl around the jug, creating a whirlpool. When the milk reaches around 40 degrees celsius, you’ll want to lower the wand deeper into the milk jug and continue warming until the temperature reaches 60 degrees. Most baristas will simply stop steaming when the jug gets too hot to touch, but beginners often find it handy to use a milk thermometer.
- Gently pour the hot milk onto the espresso and if you’re feeling adventurous try some latte art on the top.
What is the difference latte and cappuccino?
Latte and Cappuccino are two types of Italian coffees, which have become very popular throughout the world. A latte consists of a single espresso shot topped with steamed milk and served in a glass. A cappuccino also has a single shot of espresso, however, in addition to the mid-layer of steamed milk it also has a layer of milk froth on top. It is often also topped with chocolate powder and is served in a wider cup.
What does latte mean?
In English, Latte is a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk. The word latte comes from the Italian “caffè latte” which means “coffee and milk”.
Latte ni mojawapo ya vinywaji maarufu zaidi vya kahawa nchini Australia. Kwa kweli, ripoti ya kahawa ya Square Australia ya 2019 iligundua kuwa ni kahawa bora inayouzwa katika mikahawa na maduka ya kahawa kote nchini. Hata hivyo, kama watu wengi, huenda ukajiuliza chai ya latte ni nini hasa, au hutengenezwaje. Na ni nini tofauti na nyeupe tambarare? Makala hii inakusudia kujibu maswali hayo yote. Hapa chini tunazungumzia juu ya maana ya lattes, na jinsi ya kuunda yao nyumbani. Kwa hiyo, latte ni nini hasa? Lattie ni espresso moja ambayo hutiwa juu ya glasi ya 150-220 ml ya maziwa. Kwa sababu ya umbo nyembamba la glasi (kulinganishwa na kikombe pana cha kauri kinachotumiwa kwa cappuccino nyeupe au cappuccino), hii inasababisha karibu 1 <unk> 1.5cm ya microform ya maziwa juu. Historia ya Latte Kuna tofauti nyingi juu ya mapishi na hadithi ya asili ya latte, kwa hivyo ni karibu haiwezekani kujua ni nani aliyevumbua kwanza. Ingawa asili halisi ya kinywaji cha kahawa ya maziwa haijulikani, ni karibu hakika kwamba iliundwa huko Ulaya mwishoni mwa karne ya 19, wakati mchanganyiko wa maziwa na kahawa ulipopendwa. Katika Italia, kwa kawaida caffè latte hutengenezwa nyumbani kwa ajili ya kiamsha-kinywa. Kahawa hiyo hutengenezwa kwa kutumia chungu cha moka kilicho juu ya jiko, na maziwa yaliyochomwa hutiwa ndani ya kikombe hicho. Tofauti na latte ambayo utapata katika mikahawa nchini Australia, maziwa katika toleo la Kiitaliano kwa ujumla si foamed. Latte vs Flat White: Katika Australia, flat white na latte ni kinywaji kimoja, na hutolewa katika chombo tofauti na ukubwa (wakati mwingine). Hata hivyo, kwa sababu kawaida (lakini si mara zote) chai nyeupe ya gorofa hutolewa katika kikombe kidogo, kwa kawaida itakuwa na uwiano wa juu wa espresso kwa maziwa, na kuifanya iwe na nguvu zaidi. Pia, kwa sababu ya umbo la gorofa la kikombe cha kauri kinachotumiwa kutolea chai nyeupe, itakuwa na tabaka nyembamba la povu kuliko latte, ambayo kwa kawaida hutolewa katika glasi nyembamba zaidi. Ikiwa unanunua bia nyeupe na latte katika vikombe vya kuchukua, yaelekea ni kinywaji kilekile! Jinsi ya kufanya Espresso Macchiato: Jinsi ya kufanya Latte: - Mazao ya kahawa ya kahawa ya kahawa - Mazao ya kahawa (kama maharagwe yako hayana ardhi) - Mashine ya espresso na kijiti cha mvuke - Mchuzi wa maziwa - Maziwa ya uchaguzi wako (krimu kamili inafanya kazi bora) - Hatua za glasi ya Demitasse: - Pinda maharagwe yako kwa espresso nzuri. Fanya hivyo kabla tu ya kutoa espresso ili iwe safi zaidi. - Kutoa 20g ya kahawa ya ardhi katika kikapu kimoja cha kichujio. Kusambaza na tamp. - Kuingiza portafilter yako katika kichwa kikundi na kuvuta moja espresso risasi. Espresso inapaswa kumwagika kwa usawa na kwa mwendo thabiti. Kwa jumla, unahitaji kiasi cha 30 ml, ambayo inapaswa kuchukua karibu sekunde 30. Kuingiza maziwa baridi katika jar ya maziwa na kuweka chini ya mashine ya espresso ya mvuke, na kuondoa sehemu ya juu ya maji. Unapowasha kijiti cha mvuke, maziwa yanapaswa kuanza kuzunguka-zunguka mtungi, yakitokeza mvurugo. Wakati maziwa hufikia karibu 40 ° C, unaweza kuweka wand ndani ya jar ya maziwa na kuendelea kupasha joto hadi joto lifikie 60 ° C. Barista wengi huacha kuchemsha wakati mtungi unapokuwa moto sana, lakini mara nyingi wapya hupata thermometer ya maziwa. - Polepole kumimina maziwa moto juu ya espresso na kama wewe ni kuhisi adventurous kujaribu baadhi ya sanaa latte juu. Kuna tofauti gani kati ya latte na cappuccino? Kahawa ya latte na cappuccino ni aina mbili za kahawa za Kiitaliano, ambazo zimependwa sana ulimwenguni pote. Latte hufanyizwa kwa espresso moja iliyofunikwa kwa maziwa yaliyopikwa kwa mvuke na kuandaliwa katika glasi. Cappuccino pia ina risasi moja ya espresso, hata hivyo, pamoja na safu ya kati ya maziwa steamed pia ina safu ya umajimaji wa maziwa juu. Mara nyingi pia hutiwa unga wa chokoleti juu na kuandaliwa katika kikombe kikubwa zaidi. Latte humaanisha nini? Katika Kiingereza, Latte ni kinywaji cha kahawa kilichotengenezwa kwa espresso na maziwa yaliyopikwa kwa mvuke. Neno latte linatokana na Kiitaliano <unk>caffè latte<unk> ambayo inamaanisha <unk>kahawa na maziwa<unk>.