coffee latte

Caffè latte is an Italian coffee drink of espresso and hot milk, traditionally served in a glass. This profile follows Illy's one-to-five version, pairing one standard espresso with a generous measure of fresh whole milk.

Espresso supplies roasted bitterness and aromatic depth, while the larger proportion of milk softens the coffee and adds gentle sweetness. The result is milder and more milk-forward than a cappuccino, without a separate thick cap of foam.

The drink is a uniform pale caramel brown with a thin, silky surface and only fine bubbles at the edge. Its body is smooth and fluid, with the dark espresso fully blended through the milk.