A latte maker produces a coffee drink with half coffee and half steamed milk. Different models are available, ranging from instant to espresso machines with steam wands. Lattes vary by region, with some containing only coffee and milk, while others have added syrups or alternative bases like tea or mate.
A latte maker is an appliance that produces a coffee drink that traditionally contains half coffee and half steamed milk. The most common style of coffee maker also makes espresso and cappuccino. Some lattes have a chamber into which milk and a prepackaged mix are poured, a button is pressed, and an instant milky drink is brewed. Other latte maker models have pods that contain the entire milk mix and require only the addition of water to create the drink. Aside from the instant and pod styles, a latte maker generally consists of a unit for making espresso and a steam wand that sears and froths the milk.
Milk makers are used in restaurants, coffee shops and home kitchens. Models range in price from relatively inexpensive to thousands of dollars. Single-serving styles are available along with versions that can dispense up to six cups at a time. There are also separate appliances for steaming and frothing milk.
The method by which a latte is made largely depends on the country or region where the recipe and method are based. For example, a traditional Italian latte is made with half scalded milk and half strong coffee. The hot milk is poured into the cup and topped with the hot coffee. In most other European countries and the United States, steamed milk and coffee blend is topped with frothed milk. In Australia and the UK, a latte is called a flat white and is a single shot of espresso topped with a single dollop of steamed milk.
Traditional lattes contain nothing but coffee and milk. Espresso is the most common roast used in lattes as its bold flavor plays well with the mild taste of steamed or frothed milk. Any type of coffee can be used, but a strong roast or blend is commonly recommended.
Coffee shops often offer a range of lattes topped with syrups. Some of the more popular syrups required in lattes include caramel, vanilla, hazelnut and cinnamon. These establishments typically offer the customer a choice of nonfat, low-fat, or whole milk, as well as a soy option for their dairy beverage.
Although some coffee connoisseurs argue that lattes can only contain coffee and milk, many versions of lattes are offered by some coffee shops. One of the more popular alternatives to coffee-based lattes is Chai, or tea blended with a variety of Indian herbs and spices. Other alternative bases include mate, a South American infused drink made from dried leaves, or matcha, a green tea that is usually ground into a powder from dried leaves.
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