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Making a latte at home is one of the odd things that people find themselves wanting to do all the time.
There’s nothing quite so tasty and simple as a latte – the perfect combination of coffee and milk!
The problem that people often run into, though, is that they might find themselves without the proper equipment to make a good latte at home, or even without the proper coffee.
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Yes, you can!
A lot of cafes and supermarket brands may pride themselves on having some kind of ‘espresso roast’ for one or more types of their coffee.
That’s a marketing trick, really, since an ‘espresso roast’ isn’t something that exists.
While a darker roast generally lends itself to being brewed in the espresso style, there are no hard and fast rules about what coffee you can or cannot use.
Really, the only thing that you should ask yourself is whether or not you like what’s in your cup. Beyond that, it doesn’t matter how it’s made, or what you add to it.
If you’re using pre-ground coffee, then we would suggest upping the dosage amount of coffee, and keeping the amount of water the same.
This will result in a stronger coffee that will, in turn, taste a little more espresso-like.
This is a balancing act, though – make sure not to add too much coffee, or the brew will be impacted, leaving you with a drink that might be under-extracted and disappointing.
If you’re using instant coffee, then you can simply add as much coffee to the water as you might like.
Technically, there’s no brewing occurring, so you can feel free to use extra in order to achieve a stronger coffee.
Making a latte without a machine can be tricky.
The problem is that it’s tough to create microfoam without the use of a steam wand, and it’s tough to create espresso coffee without the use of an espresso machine!
Instead, you may have to head toward a latte that’s made from ingredients that are adjacent to what you want, if a little unfaithful overall.
To get started with the coffee, you essentially just need to make 60ml (a double shot of espresso) of extremely strong coffee.
If you’re using instant coffee, you could attempt to dissolve a tablespoon or so of the coffee into that small volume of water, creating an extremely concentrated brew.
Alternatively, you could use a french press or an Aeropress with a small amount of water, and a large amount of coffee relative to that.
The Aeropress is a great option for this since there are a number of attachments that allow you to make coffee that’s a little more espresso-like than typical Aeropress coffee.
A great option could be the Fellow Prismo, which uses the physics of forcing liquid through a small hole to create a high-pressure environment.
That high-pressure environment leads to greater extraction, as with an espresso machine.
Finally, we come to heating and foaming milk. There have always been a number of ways to foam milk, from handheld milk frothers to elaborate tricks with french presses. We would suggest going down the route of the french press hack – it’s an odd way to solve the problem, but it works every time!
Typically, milk is added to a french press, and then the entire assembly is microwaved.
This isn’t always the method, as some french presses are not microwave-safe. In those instances, the milk is typically microwaved independently and then added to the French press.
The plunger of the French press will then be pumped up and down very quickly, with the liquid passing through the mesh filter quickly and easily. Small bubbles are formed from the pumping action, leading to a portion of milk that has been very well-frothed.
Method:
Make a really strong, concentrated coffee using one of the methods above (instant, Mokapot).
Heat the milk in a pan or microwave.
Add the heated milk to a Cafetiere/French press.
Plunge the milk to create microfoam (stop once the milk has increased in volume by around 30%
Pour the milk over the coffee.
To make a latte at home, you’ll need a few things. Earlier in this article, we suggested using an Aeropress and a French press.
We’re going to suggest a different option now, though either will work well to make latte-like coffee in your home.
First of all, let’s consider the coffee. To make a small volume of extremely potent coffee without an espresso machine, we would suggest picking up a Moka pot.
They are often used to quickly brew strong coffee around the world, and the coffee that they brew is exceptionally good.
While it’s not truly espresso, it is brewed with the power of water turning to steam, which means that the brew tastes very close to espresso.
So, for the shot of espresso, we would suggest using a Moka pot!
To heat and froth your milk, we would suggest using a microwave or a small saucepan to heat the milk itself.
When it’s warm, we would suggest using a handheld milk frother to whip air into the milk quickly and easily. This works very well, and it will typically allow you to easily create frothy milk in no time at all.
There are a number of specialist options for a milk frother, but you could really use nearly anything from the cheapest one you can find online to the most elaborate one you can find in an artisan coffee store.
They will both work on the same basic principle, though with some small differences. Namely, more expensive coffee options may have some sort of filter to encourage bubbles in the milk to be a certain size. That will impact texture, so it’s worth considering if you’re looking to buy a milk frother.
We hope that this article has given you a few hints that will help to push you in the right direction to make lattes for yourself and your family at home. They’re a wonderful drink, and having them anywhere is certainly luxurious.
A latte typically consists of around 60ml (2 ounces) of espresso and around 300ml (10 ounces) of steamed milk, with a medium layer of foam on top.
The amount of milk can vary depending on the size of the cup and personal preference.
No, the espresso is extracted first into the bottom of the cup, the textured milk is then poured over the espresso where the dense milk sinks and the light foamy, textured milk floats and layers the latte.
Yes, essentially a latte is just coffee and milk.
Typically it has to be an espresso coffee which is concentrated enough to carry the taste of the coffee through the milk.
Yes, you can make a sort of latte with instant coffee:
Mix a teaspoon of instant coffee with a small amount of water to make a thick paste.
Heat and froth your milk.
Add the coffee paste to a cup, pour in the frothed milk, and stir well.
The classic ratio for a latte is roughly 1/3 espresso to 2/3 steamed milk with a small layer of frothed milk on top.
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How much coffee is in each bag?
Each bag of coffee contains 200g of coffee. You will receive 2 bags with each box so you can taste and compare between the two.
How is the coffee packaged?
We are plastic-free. Our bags and boxes are fully made out of organic material and re both fully compostable.Learn more about our Coffee Packaging.
Is your coffee organic fair trade?
All of the coffee that we use in our subscription boxes is fair trade (as every product should be). While some of the coffee that we use may not always be “certified” organic, we have seen first-hand many farms are in fact organic but cannot afford to pay for the certification.
Do you provide information about the farms and producers
Yes! Each coffee subscription box includes detailed information about the coffee farms, the producers, and the regions where your coffee was grown. We believe in transparency and want you to know the story behind every cup you brew.
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Each delivery is completely different so you sample two new coffees, roasters and flavours in every box.
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Each coffee subscription box contains 2 x 200g bags of world-class speciality coffee, carefully curated to showcase exceptional quality and flavour profiles.
Our coffee club features 2 different independent coffee roasters in each box.
Your first coffee subscription delivery includes a free flavour wheel and brew guide, providing essential tools to enhance your coffee club journey.
All coffee featured in our coffee subscription is ethically sourced and Fairtrade certified, supporting sustainable farming practices and fair compensation for growers worldwide.
Our coffee club uses completely compostable packaging, making your coffee club experience environmentally responsible whilst protecting the freshness and quality of your speciality coffee beans.
We Dispatch Every 2 Weeks. The next dispatch is highlighted in the purple announcement bar above.
If you can’t wait that long drop us an email via our contact form below and we’ll send you some coffee asap. You can find all past and future dispatch dates here
Which postal companies do you use for shipping?
We use Royal Mail and occasionally other courier services such as DPD, Evri or UPS.
How much coffee is in a BATCH box?
Each Batch box contains 2 bags of speciality coffee.
How much coffee is in each bag?
Each bag of coffee contains 200g of coffee. You will receive 2 bags with each box so you can taste and compare between the two.
How is the coffee packaged?
We are plastic-free. Our bags and boxes are fully made out of organic material and re both fully compostable.Learn more about our Coffee Packaging.
Is your coffee organic fair trade?
All of the coffee that we use in our subscription boxes is fair trade (as every product should be). While some of the coffee that we use may not always be “certified” organic, we have seen first-hand many farms are in fact organic but cannot afford to pay for the certification.
Do you provide information about the farms and producers
Yes! Each coffee subscription box includes detailed information about the coffee farms, the producers, and the regions where your coffee was grown. We believe in transparency and want you to know the story behind every cup you brew.
What happens if I don’t like one of the coffees in my box?
We understand that taste preferences vary! If you’re not satisfied with a particular coffee, please get in touch with our customer service team via our contact page.
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Each coffee subscription box contains 2 x 200g bags of world-class speciality coffee, carefully curated to showcase exceptional quality and flavour profiles.
Our coffee club features 2 different independent coffee roasters in each box.
Your first coffee subscription delivery includes a free flavour wheel and brew guide, providing essential tools to enhance your coffee club journey.
All coffee featured in our coffee subscription is ethically sourced and Fairtrade certified, supporting sustainable farming practices and fair compensation for growers worldwide.
Our coffee club uses completely compostable packaging, making your coffee club experience environmentally responsible whilst protecting the freshness and quality of your speciality coffee beans.
We Dispatch Every 2 Weeks. The next dispatch is highlighted in the purple announcement bar above.
If you can’t wait that long drop us an email via our contact form below and we’ll send you some coffee asap. You can find all past and future dispatch dates here
Which postal companies do you use for shipping?
We use Royal Mail and occasionally other courier services such as DPD, Evri or UPS.
How much coffee is in a BATCH box?
Each Batch box contains 2 bags of speciality coffee.
How much coffee is in each bag?
Each bag of coffee contains 200g of coffee. You will receive 2 bags with each box so you can taste and compare between the two.
How is the coffee packaged?
We are plastic-free. Our bags and boxes are fully made out of organic material and re both fully compostable.Learn more about our Coffee Packaging.
Is your coffee organic fair trade?
All of the coffee that we use in our subscription boxes is fair trade (as every product should be). While some of the coffee that we use may not always be “certified” organic, we have seen first-hand many farms are in fact organic but cannot afford to pay for the certification.
Do you provide information about the farms and producers
Yes! Each coffee subscription box includes detailed information about the coffee farms, the producers, and the regions where your coffee was grown. We believe in transparency and want you to know the story behind every cup you brew.
What happens if I don’t like one of the coffees in my box?
We understand that taste preferences vary! If you’re not satisfied with a particular coffee, please get in touch with our customer service team via our contact page.
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