- Milk curdled?
- Juice was too acidic or milk too hot. Mix juice with coffee first, never directly into milk.
- Which milk?
- Whole milk or barista oat milk produces the best microfoam.
Orange Vanilla Latte
Pairing coffee and citrus requires balance. Orange acidity can curdle milk proteins. The trick is buffering: mixing the orange and honey into the coffee first dilutes the acid before it meets the milk, preserving the creamy emulsion.
Ingredients
1
double shot
Espresso
3/4
cup
Whole Milk
1
oz
Fresh Orange Juice (strained)
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
tbsp
Honey
1
pinch
Orange Zest
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Equipment Needed
- Espresso Machine
- Milk Frother
- Tall Glass
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Brew coffee and stir in honey, vanilla, and orange juice while hot.
Tip: This 'base' stabilizes the acidity.
2
✓
Heat milk to 140-150°F and froth.
Tip: Do not overheat; scalded milk loses sweetness and structure.
3
✓
Pour frothed milk into glass.
Tip: Let sit 30 secs to separate liquid milk from foam.
4
✓
Slowly pour coffee mixture through the center.
Tip: This creates a layered Latte Macchiato look.
5
✓
Top with orange zest.
Tip: Aromatics hit the nose first.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 double shot Espresso
- 3/4 cup Whole Milk
- 1 oz Fresh Orange Juice (strained)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 pinch Orange Zest