How to make a latte in a coffee machine: the best recipes

Espresso made on a milk basis has a soft structure and delicate creamy taste. It is cooked in cezve, turk, saucepan and automatic devices. To successfully prepare a latte in a coffee machine, you need to take into account that this is a puff drink, so using a kitchen appliance for this purpose will require some effort.

What should a latte machine be like?

Preparing a latte in a coffee machine involves first frothing the milk, the main component of the drink.

Not every espresso machine can make a latte. It should have a steam whipping function.

If you prepare this drink in an automatic device with minimal functionality, you will not get a proper latte, but a cappuccino, since its main component will not be whipped to a creamy state.

The nozzle that the coffee maker must be equipped with to prepare such a cocktail is called “panarello”. It is immersed 2/3 of the way into a glass of milk. The operating power of the device should be minimal. Once the product has foamed, it can be placed on top of the container in which the coffee is served.

Modern kitchen appliances are multifunctional. Their use allows you to save time by simultaneously making coffee and milk preparations for latte. Their types:

with manual dosing. The ground grains are placed in a holder and then compacted with a templer. Water is poured in after pressing the “Start” button;
with automatic dosing. The liquid infusion process occurs automatically.

Secrets of making latte coffee

Latte is served in a special glass to see the separation of layers.
The popularity of the coffee drink is explained by its amazing softness. An interesting feature of latte is the layered structure of it - for the same reason, in coffee shops it is usually served in transparent containers - so a coffee lover can see the sequence of layers. What else do you need to know about this drink?

The bottom layer should be coffee; if you pour milk into the glass first, you get a latte macchiato.
The secret of any delicious coffee is well-chosen coffee beans. It is recommended to use a coffee machine to brew them. At the same time, the coffee base of the drink must be strong - the beans can contain up to 10% robusta.
The legendary latte foam is made exclusively from milk with a high percentage of fat.

Liqueurs, syrups and chocolate will help add personality to the drink.

Classic recipe

The peculiarity of this drink is not only its soft creamy taste, but also its exquisite presentation. After the latte ingredients have been prepared in the coffee machine, they are placed one by one into a tall, cone-shaped glass goblet.

There are several ways to brew this cocktail using an automatic device.

Two layers

A traditional latte is prepared in a coffee machine in 2 stages. First you need to make a strong espresso from ground Arabica coffee, water and sugar (optional). Then you need to start frothing the milk. The second stage must be completed after the product turns into fluffy foam.

If you are using a device that is not equipped with a panarella, you will have to whip the milk manually or using a blender.

Take the glass in which you will serve the drink. Place the milk mixture in it. Next, add espresso in a thin stream. This is required to ensure that the levels do not mix.

Three layers

This type of latte is more difficult to brew in a coffee machine. You will need 3 preparations - frothed milk, espresso and lush creamy foam. It is recommended to choose high-quality products, otherwise the cocktail will turn out tasteless and unhealthy. You need to add granulated sugar not to the finished drink, laid out in layers in a glass, but to the coffee preparation.

An excellent addition to a cocktail would be chocolate or citrus shavings.

Moccaccino coffee recipe in a coffee maker

One tablespoon of coffee for making espresso
120-150 g cool milk
20-25 ml. chocolate syrup
10 g grated chocolate

Pour the chocolate syrup into an Irish glass (latte glass). Boil 40 ml. espresso, and then pour it into a glass. Using the cappuccino maker attachment on your coffee maker, froth the milk. Carefully, to prevent the layers of the drink from mixing, pour the milk into a cup with ready-made coffee and chocolate syrup, then decorate the glass with the finished drink with milk foam and grated chocolate. You can also use marshmallows or cinnamon as decorations.

Non-standard cooking options

It is not necessary to brew a latte in a coffee machine following the classic recipe. The technology for its preparation may vary depending on the amount of ingredients.

Latte macchiatto

Italians call this drink “children's” because it is prepared from a double dose of cow's milk. To make latte macchiatto at home, you need to use a measuring cup. This will help maintain proportion. The recipe says 3 parts milk to 1 part espresso.

You need to beat the main component of the cocktail for at least 3 minutes. During this time, it will turn into foam, which should be placed in a tall cone-shaped glass. The coffee is poured in in a thin stream.

It is recommended to use full-fat milk (more than 3%), otherwise you will not be able to get a fluffy foam.

If desired, the macchiato can be decorated with coconut or chocolate chips, as well as nutmeg.

Ice latte

And this drink, unlike the previous one, is served cold, sometimes ice-cold. According to the recipe, ice is first placed in the container. Then you need to froth the milk and brew strong espresso.

After ice, the glass is filled 2/3 with milk preparation. The coffee is poured in slowly, in a thin stream. This will avoid mixing levels.

The iced latte recipe does not include ice cream, but you can add it if you wish. This ingredient will enhance the delicate creamy taste of the drink.

Traditional latte. Crafting recipe

So let's try making a latte. The recipe is completely simple and accessible to anyone who has access to matches and a stove.

First you need to make stronger coffee. It is better to choose not pure Arabica, which we usually prefer to take because of its rich aroma, but a mixture of coffee beans with Robusta. Robusta will give sufficient strength, which will be diluted with a portion of milk.
Next, mix the heated hot milk with coffee in a ratio of three to one. It should be noted that it is specifically added to the finished coffee (and if you do the opposite, you will get a recognizable latte macchiato - with specks on the surface). Try to keep both ingredients at the same temperature.
You can add sugar according to your own taste, although this is a deviation from the rules of traditional production.
Finally, put whipped milk foam on top of our drink. You can beat it in a suitable container using the steam dispensing tube of a home coffee maker, but you can also do this with an ordinary blender or other similar device. The result of your efforts should be light and warm foam.

Congratulations, your latte is ready! You can decorate the foam cap with grated chocolate, cocoa, nuts, and ground cinnamon. In addition to this, there are other options that use mate, tea or matcha (Japanese “ground” tea) as a base.

A few important nuances

Making this kind of coffee should start with choosing quality ingredients. It is recommended to give preference to the Arabica variety. If you do not use a ground product, you will have to prepare the fruits for frying yourself.

First you need to sort them out. Green grains should be bright. If there are spoiled fruits among them, remove them. After this, start rinsing. Manipulation will remove dirt and dust from the raw materials.

Dry the fruits. Now comes the frying process. The longer you keep them on the fire, the richer the coffee taste will be. At the last stage, you need to use a mill to grind the roasted grains.

To properly brew a latte in a coffee machine, you need to whisk the milk well. If it doesn't turn into a creamy, fluffy foam, it will simply mix with the espresso.

Tricks for serving a drink:

This cocktail is best drunk from a tall, transparent glass. This will allow you to get not only taste, but also aesthetic pleasure, since you will be able to see how one light layer is superimposed on the second, dark one.
It is better to drink it through a straw.
To be able to enjoy the milk foam, you should serve the latte with a dessert spoon.
Chocolate cake goes perfectly with this drink.

You can improve the taste of milk espresso by adding the following components:

chocolate or vanilla syrup;
ice cream;
ground cinnamon;
halva;
honey;
caramel;
alcohol.

What you need to know about lattes

Real works of art are created on latte foam

Lattes are sometimes served in a bowl. For example, in Europe, especially in Scandinavia, this serving option is called café au lait.
Increasingly found in the United States and Europe, latte art led to the stylization of the coffee making process and the creation of what is now a popular art form.
By pouring steamed milk into coffee, various patterns are created on the foam.
Popular patterns include hearts, flowers, trees, and other forms of simplified representation of images and objects.
Iced lattes are often served without stirring, so that the coffee appears as if it is “floating” on top of the milk in the glass mug.
In Asia and North America, teas are used to make lattes! Coffee and tea shops now offer hot or iced versions of chai lattes, matcha and royal milk teas. In South Africa, red lattes are made from rooibos tea.

An alternative latte can be made using soy or oat milk - their structure is in no way inferior to cow's milk.

Rules for caring for a coffee machine

Some machines have a self-cleaning function, but if not, you need to clean the device yourself. Before making coffee using milk, it is necessary to clean it very carefully, since milk has the ability to sour, and then the next time the cappuccino maker will prepare tasteless and unsightly foam. To remove the milky plaque that has appeared, you must:

After making frothed milk, remove the milk container and attach the water container.
Press the button to turn on the milk heating and frothing.
You need to run the water until it becomes clean.
The cappuccino maker should be cleaned as follows: lower its spout into a container of clean water and turn on the steam supply for 20 seconds. Repeat if necessary.

What is the difference between latte and cappuccino

Most people don’t know the difference between a latte and a cappuccino, because the ingredients for making coffee are similar.

To see the differences between the two drinks, you need to understand some of the main aspects of making each type of coffee:

To make a latte, you need to take heated milk and espresso with a 3:1 ratio, while for a cappuccino you need to take the same ingredients with a 2:1 ratio.
To make a latte, you need to pour coffee into hot milk that has been frothed in advance, while cappuccino is done the other way around.
The foam in a latte is considered more loose and porous, while in a cappuccino it is more uniform and with small bubbles. With all this, in a latte, each layer never mixes.
Almost twice as much espresso is added to a cappuccino, so the latte has a more gentle taste of milk.
Latte should be served in a glass, cappuccino - in a cup.

De'Longhi

De'Longhi is a famous Italian brand, considered the world's best manufacturer of coffee machines. Due to the availability of many models, when purchasing, it is important to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. In any case, both a professional and a beginner can understand the De'Longhi coffee machine.

Model De'Longhi	Advantages	Flaws	Price*
Automatic models
ECAM 23.460	taste of the drink; assembly; convenience.	Not found	54990₽
Magnifica ECAM 22.110	taste of the drink; assembly; convenience.	Not found	29990₽
Magnifica ECAM 22.360	ease of cleaning; assembly; convenience.	Complicated instructions	54990₽
Caffe Corso ESAM 2600	taste of the drink; assembly; compactness	Increased noise level	38127₽
ECAM 23.120	taste of the drink; assembly; convenience.	Not found	33988₽
Capsule models
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN 85 AE	compactness; assembly; convenience.	Not found	9490₽
Nespresso Essenza Mini EN 85	compactness; taste; convenience.	Low quality materials	5590₽
Nespresso Lattisima Touch Animation EN 560	compactness; taste; assembly.	Volume of liquid tanks	29990₽
Nespresso Lattisima Pro EN 750	compactness; taste; convenience.	Not found	39990₽
Nespresso ENV 155	ease of cleaning; convenience; quiet at work.	Not found	14990₽
Models with cappuccino maker
Magnifica Automatic Cappuccino ESAM 3500	assembly; taste; convenience.	Volume of liquid tanks	54927₽
Dinamica ECAM 350.15 B	assembly; taste; compactness.	Insufficient water tank	45990₽
Authentica ETAM 29.660 SB	assembly; taste; convenience.	Not found	69990₽
Primadonna Class ECAM 550.55	quiet in operation; taste; convenience.	Not found	86499₽
Magnifica ESAM 4000	originality of design; taste; easy to clean.	Increased noise level	333256₽

*Prices are for 2021 .

One of the most suitable for making latte coffee is the De'Longhi 22.360 . When preparing the drink, you need to follow a certain sequence:

Place a tall bowl on a warming surface;
Grind the coffee, pour it into the holder and compress it into a tablet;
Brew rich espresso and pour it into a glass;
Pour milk into the intended container, turn the container until it clicks;
Move the foam dispenser and place it not too deeply into the mug;
Press the button dedicated to making a latte;
Decorate the drink, sprinkle the drink with sugar if desired.

Krups

A wonderful latte is easy to make using Krups Espresserio Automatic .

You can quickly prepare coffee by pressing a button twice, however, in order to make the perfect foam, you need to know one secret. Place the container with cooled milk under the nozzle of the device and quickly whip the foam, trying to make sure that the milk does not boil. By the way, on our website there is a recipe for making pumpkin latte , be sure to try it!

Preparatory stage

The choice of single-origin and blend is a matter of personal preference, but the grind size determines the operating principle of the device. The ground particles of coffee beans should be uniform and the fraction size should be small. In carob coffee makers, extraction occurs quickly, so coarse and medium grinding of beans is not suitable. Using an extra fine degree of grinding, you will not be able to prepare classic espresso correctly - the drink will turn out bitter, and the infusion itself will be cloudy. If your carob coffee machine has a built-in coffee grinder, great. It will independently sweep the beans to the desired size of coffee grains. If not, then use a burr coffee grinder or immediately purchase real ground coffee in branded packages for use in a carob-type coffee maker.

How to make latte macchiato at home

Many coffee lovers, when they mention a latte, essentially mean a latte macchiato. This excellent drink with a delicate taste is usually served in high-quality glassware to allow for the creation of layers - in a proper macchiato this “layering” is characterized by fairly clear boundaries. To make it, you will need to take three parts heated milk, part coffee and part milk foam.

First, you need to pour hot frothed milk into a glass - there will be a layer of milk foam on top, and in the middle we will have a coffee layer. Pour espresso last, slowly, in a narrow stream; the temperature of the espresso should be slightly higher than the temperature of the milk.

Latte macchiato differs from the traditional recipe in that the layers of the drink must be clearly distinguishable. The espresso layer, which is located between the layers of hot milk on the bottom and milk foam on top, does not mix with the adjacent layers due to the different temperatures and densities of the liquids.

In order for the milk foam to come out as fluffy as possible, you need to take whole milk, with the highest protein content and quite fatty. Warmed, it whips better than cooled, but it does not need to be heated above 60°. Beat it using a mixer, blender, French press, automatic whisk: any method will do if the desired result is achieved - fluffy and persistent milk foam.

There are a huge number of latte macchiato options; usually, recipes require the use of espresso. But when you prepare a latte at home on your own, no one will judge you for violating the canons and rules, especially when the drink will appeal not only to the creator, but also to his loved ones. We hope that making latte will become the newest tradition in your kitchen and will bring maximum pleasure.