Kurut with dried dill, served with fresh parsley Rehydrated Kurut Dip with Dill & Olive Oil Saucy Galbi served with sesame seeds and cilantro Braised Short Ribs (Galbi-jjim Style) Freshly baked pumpkin seed biscuits Roasted Pumpkin Seed Biscuits Spiced Honey Cake served Spiced Honey Cake Chocolate lava cake with gooey center Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes Roasted sausage served with mustard Oven-Roasted Sausages with Mustard Fideuà with cuttlefish served, garnished with fresh parsley Seafood Pasta with Cuttlefish (Fideuà) Haleem with vegetables served, rich, thick and spicy dish Vegetable Haleem Stew Blue cheese croissants served Blue Cheese Croissants Chocolate cream cake with chocolate glaze Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Cake Tinda dahi with yogurt and cilantro, garnished with fresh lime leaf Creamy Yogurt Curried Squash (Tinda Masala) Spicy Biltong with lime slices and cilantro Spicy Biltong Salad with Lime Martabak Manis with condensed milk, chocolate, and banana Indonesian Sweet Pancake (Martabak Manis) Spicy Shakshuka with eggs and vegetables. Spicy Turkish Vegetable Shakshuka (Şakşuka) Frikadeller served with brown gravy and fresh parsley Danish Pork Meatballs (Frikadeller) with Gravy Creamy cauliflower and swiss chard soup served in a bowl Creamy Cauliflower & Swiss Chard Soup Strawberry cheesecake crepes plated Strawberry Cheesecake Crepes Oopsie bread low carb cloud bread fresh from the oven Oopsie Bread - Low Carb Cloud Bread Beef and yuba stir-fry with soy sauce and vegetables Beef & Yuba Stir-Fry Zeppole filled with sour cherry jam and dusted with sugar Sour Cherry Filled Italian Donuts Kurut with dried dill, served with fresh parsley Rehydrated Kurut Dip with Dill & Olive Oil Saucy Galbi served with sesame seeds and cilantro Braised Short Ribs (Galbi-jjim Style) Freshly baked pumpkin seed biscuits Roasted Pumpkin Seed Biscuits Spiced Honey Cake served Spiced Honey Cake Chocolate lava cake with gooey center Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes Roasted sausage served with mustard Oven-Roasted Sausages with Mustard Fideuà with cuttlefish served, garnished with fresh parsley Seafood Pasta with Cuttlefish (Fideuà) Haleem with vegetables served, rich, thick and spicy dish Vegetable Haleem Stew Blue cheese croissants served Blue Cheese Croissants Chocolate cream cake with chocolate glaze Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Cake Tinda dahi with yogurt and cilantro, garnished with fresh lime leaf Creamy Yogurt Curried Squash (Tinda Masala) Spicy Biltong with lime slices and cilantro Spicy Biltong Salad with Lime Martabak Manis with condensed milk, chocolate, and banana Indonesian Sweet Pancake (Martabak Manis) Spicy Shakshuka with eggs and vegetables. Spicy Turkish Vegetable Shakshuka (Şakşuka) Frikadeller served with brown gravy and fresh parsley Danish Pork Meatballs (Frikadeller) with Gravy Creamy cauliflower and swiss chard soup served in a bowl Creamy Cauliflower & Swiss Chard Soup Strawberry cheesecake crepes plated Strawberry Cheesecake Crepes Oopsie bread low carb cloud bread fresh from the oven Oopsie Bread - Low Carb Cloud Bread Beef and yuba stir-fry with soy sauce and vegetables Beef & Yuba Stir-Fry Zeppole filled with sour cherry jam and dusted with sugar Sour Cherry Filled Italian Donuts
Vanilla latte served fresh
Creamy and delicious vanilla latte

Homemade Vanilla Bean Latte

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Drinks
The secret to a perfect latte is the two-phase system: rich, oily espresso meeting creamy steamed milk. The aldehydes in vanilla and the caramelization of lactose in the milk create complex sweet aromas. This isn't just coffee; it's a dessert drink where micro-foam creates a velvety mouthfeel.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International / Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Espresso machine or Moka Pot
  • Milk Frother (electric or handheld)
  • Tall heatproof glass
  • Long spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Brew a double shot of espresso (approx 2 oz). Aim for a thick, hazelnut-colored 'crema' on top.

Tip: The crema holds most of the volatile aromas; it is the soul of espresso.
2 ✓

Stir the brown sugar, vanilla, and pinch of salt into the hot coffee.

Tip: Salt suppresses bitterness, making the coffee taste sweeter without adding extra sugar.
3 ✓

Heat milk to approx 140-150°F while frothing. If using a hand frother, pump until volume doubles and texture is like shaving cream.

Tip: Milk sugar (lactose) tastes sweetest at around 140°F. Overheating makes it taste like 'boiled milk'.
4 ✓

Pour coffee into a tall glass. Slowly pour steamed milk over it. Spoon the thick foam on top.

Tip: If poured carefully, milk and coffee will layer due to density differences.
5 ✓

Garnish with whipped cream and a vanilla bean. Serve immediately.

Tip: Milk foam is unstable and collapses quickly, so lattes are best enjoyed right away.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the foam collapse?
If milk overheats (above 160°F), proteins denature and lose their structure. Use a thermometer or touch the pitcher!
Can I use plant milk?
Yes, look for 'Barista' editions which add fats/stabilizers for better foaming.

Ingredients

  • 2 fl oz Freshly Brewed Espresso (Double Shot)
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk (min. 3.5% fat)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tbsp Whipped Cream (optional)
  • 1 whole Vanilla Bean (for garnish)