Coffee lovers will be found all over the world. Someone likes tart black, someone prefers milder with milk. But to try delicious coffee drinks, most go to a cafe. Latte, frappe and cappuccino seem inaccessible for home cooking. However, knowing some tricks, you can make them yourself, even without a coffee machine.
For example, it is very easy to make a home latte coffee. The recipe for its preparation was coined in Italy. However, Italians themselves prefer stronger coffee. But in America, on the contrary, it is drunk in very large glasses. In the famous coffee house "Starbucks" it is served in 600 ml cups. So, for a latte for 2 persons, you need 4 tablespoons of ground coffee, 150 ml of water, 300 ml of milk. In the Turk mix the coffee with water and heat, stirring, until the appearance of foam. Then pour the milk into a separate container and heat to a temperature of 60-65 degrees. Pour half into special tall glasses and add the espresso. Stir the remaining milk with a blender into a strong foam and spread it from the top with a spoon. If desired, decorate with cinnamon. Thus, the classic Italian latte is prepared.
The recipe in other countries has been supplemented and changed in accordance with their ideas about coffee. So there was latte macchiato, latte with syrup and even alcohol latte. Which one to cook at home, depends not so much on skill, but on taste preferences and the availability of all ingredients. And, of course, it is very important to preserve the layering of the drink, which adds extra charm to the latte. The recipe is really simple. But the main thing is not to hurry.
To make it work, pour the coffee just on the edge of the glass with a thin trickle. Then it will settle down slowly, not mixing with milk. When adding syrup it is important to cool it well, then it will lie evenly on the bottom of the glass. And, of course, for serving it is necessary to use tall glasses, or, better, special air-glasses. Then you will definitely get not only a delicious, but also a beautiful coffee drink latte.
The recipe at home will not be different from the classical one. Therefore, you can experiment and prepare, for example, latte with syrup. To do this, also brew espresso to your liking. Put a couple of tablespoons of your favorite syrup on the bottom of the glass. Coffeemons recommend using blueberry or currant, you will get a very original taste. Then gently pour the warmed and beaten milk, and then the coffee itself. Those who are not sure of their abilities can do this with a teaspoon.
And, of course, the most domestic one is an alcoholic latte. The recipe in this case is perfect for a romantic dinner. It is best to use Baileys liquor. It will perfectly emphasize the coffee taste of the drink. First you need to warm up the glasses themselves, dropping them for a few minutes in hot water. Pour them in a tablespoon of liqueur, and on top - heated milk (it is pre-blended with a blender in a foam). Now in the Turks on high heat to heat a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of sugar and coffee for a portion, stirring with a wooden stick, for 10 seconds. Add 2/3 cup of water and cook until the foam appears (coffee should not boil). Pour it into the center of the glass. The result is three layers: milk, coffee and milk foam.
Whichever recipe for latte is chosen, it is a real drink for lovers of coffee. After all, only the coffee man can patiently prepare it time after time, regardless of time and costs.