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    Almond Milk Latte

    Published: Jun 20, 2020 by Tajda Ferko This post may contain affiliate links

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    Foamy, airy, barista worthy and soft as a cloud. This beginner-friendly almond milk latte requires zero barista skills and is made within minutes. 

    An overhead view of a table with two latte mugs, book and various props laid around it.

    Why this recipe works

    1. You can use any almond milk - homemade or store-bought.
    2. It’s perfectly foamy and airy
    3. Way cheaper than a takeaway latte
    4. Easy to customise
    5. Enriched with a slight hint of vanilla
    6. You won’t need a blender

    Now let’s see what you need to turn your latte dream into reality. 

    The Ingredients

    Here’s what you will need:

    All five ingredients needed to make a latte laid on a flat grey surface.

    Vanilla extract: this is optional, but highly recommended. You can use any type of vanilla, but liquid vanilla extract works best.

    Brown sugar: can be substituted for any other sugar, adjusted to taste or left out altogether. 

    Almond milk: you don’t need to buy fancy almond milk for this. I actually used the cheapest almond milk I could find (Tesco supermarket own brand almond milk for 85p) and managed to get it super foamy and delicious. It’s all about the technique! 

    Step-by-step Instructions

    Here’s your visual step-by-step guide to making this latte. Find all the measurements in the recipe card below. 

    A collage of six images showing different steps in making a vegan latte.
    1. You’ll first make your coffee. You’re not making regular coffee, you’re making espresso, so it needs to be almost black in colour when you pour.
    2. Pour your milk into a medium-sized pan. Add vanilla and brown sugar. Then foam until you can clearly see steam coming out of the pan. Use an electric milk frother to froth your milk (or blender if you don’t have a frother).
    3. Pour coffee into your mug.
    4. Pour milk over your coffee.
    5. Use a spoon to spoon out the foamy part of your steamed milk on top.
    6. Top off with cocoa powder (optional) and enjoy!

    Expert tips

    Black coffee being poured out of a French press into a white mug.

    1. Use strong coffee

    I’m leaving the coffee-making process entirely up to you. You can use a French press, coffee machine or simply just instant coffee powder. There’s only one thing to remember. Make it very strong.

    I cannot stress this enough. You’ll need to make your coffee super strong. When you pour it, it needs to be nearly black in colour. If not, it will be overpowered by almond milk and you’ll get a bland tasting latte. 

    According to a barista, you’ll need to use three times the weight of water to coffee for the perfect espresso. This means that for two shots of espresso (150ml) you will need about 37,5g coffee.

    3. Don’t burn your coffee

    This is a great tip to remember when making any coffee, not just lattes. You’ll want to boil the water first and then wait before pouring it over your coffee.

    Boiling hot water will burn your coffee, making it taste bitter. Make sure to wait at least 30 seconds after it’s finished boiling before pouring it over coffee. 

    2. Steam then froth

    I find that almond milk foams up better once you’ve steamed it. Make sure to heat it up properly and wait until you clearly see steam coming from the pan. Then use your milk frother to foam it up. 

    Froth well for about 2 minutes, making circular movements in your pan. 

    Remember that a latte is cappuccino’s less foamy sibling, so you won’t need to make it super fluffy. 

    4. Make 2 portions

    If it makes sense for you and your household, make at least two portions of this latte. Why? Your almond milk will be much easier to froth if you’re using a larger volume of it. 

    Extra tip - people are often asking me what's the best vegan milk for coffee. My answer? The one you like the most! There is no universally accepted answer. It's simply just your personal preference and, if done right, practically any milk can foam up enough to make a delicious latte.

    FAQ

    Two mugs of coffee surrounded by different small bowls.
    What is the best almond milk for lattes?

    Practically any almond milk works well! For this recipe, I've used the cheapest possible almond milk and it turned out fabulously well.

    You can also use your own homemade almond milk if preferred, but it's not necessarily better than store-bought.

    How to froth your latte without a steamer?

    If you don’t have a steamer, blender or milk frother, you can use a cafetière (French press) to make frothy milk. Simply pour the milk into your cafetière and plunge for 1-2 minutes.

    Can I make frothy milk in a blender?

    Yes, there’s nothing at all wrong with frothing your milk in a blender if there’s no other way. Again, remember to steam it first, then transfer to a blender and blend for full 2 minutes.

    Can I use a different plant/nut milk for this recipe?

    You can definitely experiment with plant milk. For an oat alternative, check out my oat milk latte recipe here. Alternatively, you could use soy, coconut, pea, hemp or other plant milk.

    My latte tastes bland, how to fix this?

    You probably used coffee that wasn’t strong enough. You could fix this by adding another shot of espresso to your latte.

    Can you make a latte with regular coffee?

    Yes, you can use any type of coffee you have on hand. Ground, instant, decaf or capsule, everything will work well. The only thing you need to remember is to make it strong enough.

    What is the difference between latte and cappuccino?

    Cappuccino is a smaller drink and has a lower ratio of coffee to milk (1:2 as opposed to 1:3 coffee to milk). Moreover, cappuccino is a lot foamier.

    That’s all! Hope you enjoying my almond milk latte making guide. If you’d like to see more easy vegan drinks check out my chocolate milkshake, turmeric ginger tea or oat milk hot chocolate. You can also discover my full drinks section here. 

    If you enjoyed this recipe, I would really appreciate it if you could comment or leave a review below. Seeing you remake my recipes never fails to make my day!

    🍴Recipe

    Almond Milk Latte

    Airt, frothy, delicious and affrordable almond milk latte.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 57kcal
    Author: Tajda Ferko

    Equipment

    • Milk frother or blender
    • Measuring cups or scales

    Ingredients

    • 150 ml strong coffee strong espresso
    • 450 ml almond milk
    • 2 teaspoon brown sugar optional
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
    US Cups - Metric

    Instructions

    • Make two strong espresso coffees. For best results, use 1:3 ratio of coffee to water*.
    • Pour milk into a medium-sized cooking pan.
    • Add sugar and vanilla extract. Stir well.
    • Heat on medium to high heat until you can see steam rising from your pan.
    • Using a milk frother to froth your milk until foamy and airy.
    • Divide coffee between two mugs.
    • Pour milk over your coffee.
    • Use a spoon to spoon out the foamy part of your steamed milk on top of your latte.

    Notes

    * Using a 1:3 ratio of coffee to water means that you'll need about 37.5 grams of coffee for 150ml of water.
    - Make sure to heat up your almond milk properly. Wait until you clearly see steam coming from the pan. Then use your milk frother to froth it.
    - I recommend making two portions (this means using the exact same measurements as above) as this will make it easier to froth your milk.
    - Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 270mg

    Disclaimer: The nutritional information above is calculated automatically. The author of this post cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of this data.

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    1. Rocío

      November 20, 2021 at 1:40 am

      5 stars
      If I use instant coffee, how many teaspoons of coffee should I use and how much water? I've never been able to get it right with instant coffee

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      • Tajda Ferko

        December 01, 2021 at 11:40 am

        Hi Rocío, great question! This depends on how strong you want your coffee to be 🙂 Normally, 1 tsp instant coffee per 1 cup of water is the recommended ratio, but I personally prefer to make it stronger especially when making a latte. You might also be able to find the exact instructions on the packaging of your instant coffee - it might differ slightly per brand. Hope this helps!

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