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Homemade Latte Without an Espresso Machine

A café-style latte made with strong coffee and milk frothed in a jar.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 latte
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup very strong coffee 80 ml, from a moka pot, AeroPress or double-strength brew
  • 2/3 cup milk 160 ml; whole or barista-style oat milk
  • sweetener or flavoring optional

Method
 

  1. Brew very strong coffee using a moka pot, AeroPress or double-strength drip.
  2. Fill a microwave-safe jar no more than halfway with milk, close the lid and shake hard 30 to 60 seconds until doubled.
  3. Remove the lid and microwave about 30 seconds until hot and the foam is set, around 140 to 150°F (60 to 65°C).
  4. Pour the coffee into a mug, add the milk while holding back the foam, then spoon the foam on top.

Notes

A handheld frother or French press also works for frothing.