Iced latte recipe
Iced latte is probably the easiest way to enjoy espresso in summer. Ice cubes, cold milk, and freshly brewed espresso are all you need to prepare a refreshing coffee drink in just a few minutes. In this recipe, we'll show you how to achieve that beautiful marbled look, i.e., the flowing transition between espresso and milk.
What You’ll Need for an Iced Latte
For an iced latte, you can use your regular espresso machine setup. A bean-to-cup coffee machine will do the job in a pinch, too.
How to make iced latte
Ingredients
Preparation
For the best flavour, we recommend using fresh whole milk with a fat content of 3.5–3.9%.
For the best flavour, we recommend using fresh whole milk with a fat content of 3.5–3.9%.
Fill the ice cubes into a large glass (~350 ml). Pour the cold milk over the ice. The milk should be chilled straight from the refrigerator so the ice does not melt too quickly.
Tip: Fresh, pasteurised whole milk creates the creamiest texture. UHT milk works too, but it noticeably affects the flavour.
→ In our blog article, we explain which milk froths best.
For our light roast coffee, we recommend a brew ratio of 1:2.5.
For our light roast coffee, we recommend a brew ratio of 1:2.5.
Grind 18 g of coffee beans per serving and extract a double espresso with a brew ratio of 1:2.5 (= 45 ml espresso). Let the espresso cool briefly or extract it directly over the ice cubes.
Tip: For darker roast profiles, reduce the brew ratio to 1:2 (36 ml) to prevent bitterness from becoming too dominant.
The bar spoon helps us pour the espresso more slowly, making it easier to preserve the distinct layers.
The bar spoon helps us pour the espresso more slowly, making it easier to preserve the distinct layers.
Slowly pour the espresso over the milk, for example over the back of a spoon, so the layers remain visible. Do not stir if you want the classic layered look. It does taste better if you stir it, though.
Tip: With darker roasts, 1 tsp of sugar syrup can help soften the bitterness.
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