The name derived from the original cafe latte has already been domesticated in our country and coffee with whipped milk, served in a large mug, is one of the most popular drinks offered in cafes. Did you know that it had to travel a long way across the Atlantic to reach us?
A world traveler called coffee
When you consider that the coffee plant originated in Ethiopia, but one of the biggest distributors of coffee is Brazil and, surprisingly, Finns are among the most prolific consumers, no one can deny coffee's global reach. It made friends with milk more than 200 years ago. The name cafe latte (translated as coffee with milk) is first mentioned in sources dating back to 1867. But of course, at that time, coffee lovers had no idea about espresso or whipped milk foam.
Would you like a "LATTE"?
The cafe latte as we know it today was not introduced until the 1950s by barista Lino Meiorin of Berkeley, California. As owner of the popular Caffe Mediterraneium, he began serving cafe lattes to customers who found cappuccinos too small and weak.
The advent of the 21st century has added a variety of flavors to the "latte." The iconic pumpkin spice latte has seen the light of day, and you can also order caramel or vanilla. And the popularity of this coffee drink is certainly not waning.
Would you like to make a caffe latte at home?
- It's enough to brew a strong espresso.
- Pour it into a larger mug of at least ¼ litre capacity.
- Supplement it with milk that you have previously whisked to form a so-called microfoam.
- Serve.
Caution - do not confuse with latte macchiato!
Are you one of those who have not yet realised that café latte and latte macchiato are two different drinks You are certainly not alone. Taking the experts at their word, they'll explain that while a café latte is served in a mug, a latte macchiato requires serving in a glass that lets the different coloured layers of milk, coffee and milk foam stand out. In the former case, you also pour the milk into the coffee, whereas the opposite is true for the latte macchiato.
Do you have everything you need to make a café latte?
Whoever is missing the most basic helper - that is, a espresso machine - will surely find one in our range. Add some suitable coffee to your basket. You shouldn't forget the milk frother, or browse the range of foamers. And if your latte is going to be your travel companion, buy the right travel mug.
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