Make a Latte Without a Machine
It's so easy to make a latte at home without any equipment. This one is dairy free and can be made using whole milk if you desire.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat milk or any type
- 1/2 cup double strength coffee or espresso substitute* instructions in notes or post
- 2-3 TBSP honey or syrup optional sweetner
Instructions
Prep Espresso
- Prepare strong coffee by brewing 1 cup water with 2 TBSP coffee grounds in your coffee maker; or prepare espresso substitute by adding 2 1/2 TBSP grounds to a cup and steeping with 1/3 hot water 4-5 min. then strain.
Heat & Froth Milk
- While coffee or espresso is brewing, heat milk of choice on the stovetop until steaming or in the microwave 1 min. 30 sec. If adding sweetener add syrup or honey to your milk now.
- Froth milk by shaking vigorously in a jar with a lid for 30ish seconds. Or you can pour the milk into the French press and pump the plunger up and down for 30-60 seconds until the milk has doubled in size.
Make Latte
- Pour espresso substitute or strong coffee into a mug, then pour the frothed milk on top. Foam rises to top creating a perfect homemade latte.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the top of your latte to make it extra special.
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Notes
Espresso Substitute: Measure 2 ½ tablespoons of grounds into cup. Bring the water to a boil and let it sit for about 20 seconds before using (will prevent burning your coffee). Pour 1/2 cup of hot water over the grounds and let them steep for total 4 minutes. Stir once during the steeping process. Cover with a saucer to keep heat in. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pour into your mug but don't pour the bottom thick liquid into your mug.
Double Strength Coffee: Use 2 tablespoons of grounds to make 1 cup of coffee. Add 1 cup of water to coffee maker and 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds and then brew it.
Stovetop: Place milk in a small saucepan on stovetop. Cook it over medium heat until heated and just starting to steam. Gently stir throughout to make sure it doesn’t burn.
Microwave: Pour your milk into a glass container like a mug or a mason jar. Microwave for about 1.5 minutes. Microwave 1 minute, then stir or swirl the milk in the jar and put it back in for 30 seconds. This prevents the milk from overheating and denaturing.
French Press: After heating your milk, add to the pitcher and press the plunger up and down. Plunge for about 30-60 seconds or until your milk has roughly doubled in size.
Mason Jar: Pour milk into a glass jar, close with a lid and shake vigourously for 30-60 seconds. This will create a nice amount of foam to sit on top your latte.