Types of Lattes
Caffè latte, Milchkaffee, café au lait and café con leche are domestic terms of traditional ways of drinking coffee, usually as part of breakfast in the home.
Cappuccino has variations that make use of more milk, such as the cappuccino chiaro, or white cappuccino, and the cappuccino scuro, or dry cappuccino. Cappuccino Freddo is the cold version of the coffee drink and is usually topped with small amount of cold, frothed milk.
Caramel Drizzle This sweet, thick caramel sauce is standard on a caramel macchiato but can be requested for any drink. Mocha Drizzle The same sauce used to flavor a mocha, this is a nice addition if you're looking for just a little bit of chocolate.
Milk, Brewed Espresso, Cinnamon Dolce Syrup [Sugar, Water, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate], Whipped Cream [Cream (Cream, Mono And Diglycerides, Carageenan), Vanilla Syrup (Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid)], Cinnamon Dolce Topping [Sugar, Cinnamon, Salt, Extractives Of Butter (Milk) And Other Natural Flavor].
Our Latte Macchiato and classic Latte (also called a Caffè Latte) have the same two ingredients: milk and espresso. But the craft of our baristas is what makes each drink unique. Latte Macchiato is our most espresso forward latte, while Latte has a more balanced, delicate flavor.
Double or Doppio. Double serving, or about 2 1/2 ounces 5 ounces of straight espresso, made with twice the amount of ground coffee as a single serving. Espresso Lungo or Long. An espresso pull with much more water (generally twice as much), resulting in a stretched espresso is called lungo.
In its pure form, espresso is more popular in Europe than America, particularly in Italy. Though catching in America, derivatives and misconceptions are spreading like cream in coffee. For instance, many hold the misconception that espresso is a dark, bitter to burnt-flavored roast of coffee.
Brulee means burnt, but I prefer to describe the flavor of this drink as smoky or toasty. Cream, sweet, and decadent, this drink is super popular. Topped with whipped cream and bits of candy, Caramel Brulee lattes are available starting in November.
Long black. A long black is made by pouring an espresso or ristretto over hot water. A long black is similar to an Americano, which is made by adding hot water to the espresso shot; but a long black retains the crema and is less voluminous, therefore more strongly flavored.
The Macchiato, also known as the Caffe Macchiato or Espresso Macchiato, has a bolder flavor than many other coffee drinks. It's comprised of a small amount of milk with a lot of espresso. Rather than thinking of ratios, it's easier to view the macchiatto as an espresso with a spot of milk in it.
Ingredients: Milk, Brewed Espresso, Sugar-free Peppermint Syrup [Water, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Sucralose, Sodium Benzoate], Skinny Mocha Sauce [Water, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Arabic Gum, Sucralose, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Salt].
Flavored lattes are delicious served either hot or cold and even the 'winter' flavors make a great iced latte. Any combination of flavors is possible, so don't stick to just one. You can order a cinnamon-vanilla latte, a strawberry-raspberry latte, a marshmallow-coconut latte, or whatever you like.
Professor Peaberry shares his coffee knowledge on what is and how to make the perfect espresso, latte, cappuccino, machiatto iced coffee and more.
Ordering a latte or macchiato nowadays will have a difference in the order of its preparation. The ingredients are however, the same. Lattes are prepared in this order: the espresso goes in first (on top of flavor syrup if requested), then steamed milk is poured on top.
Toffee Nut Latte The rich, buttery flavour of sweet toffee is combined with the warmth of toasted nuts and blended with our smooth espresso and velvety steamed milk; topped with whipped cream and Toffee Nut Sprinkles.
Made with nonfat milk and a delicious, sugar-free syrup of your choosing, this premium espresso beverage is just as rich and flavorful as any coffee we offer. Explore other Starbucks® skinny beverages made with non-fat milk, sugar-free syrup and no whip, such as Iced Skinny Flavored Latte, Skinny Caramel Macchiato and Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte.