How to prepare a latte in a coffee machine will determine its flavor, the thickness of the foam and the pattern on it. It's difficult to do everything right without skill. It is no coincidence that professional baristas compete in this skill. The classic recipe of the drink consists of 3 components: espresso, milk and milk foam. It is difficult to prepare it without special equipment. A coffee machine will simplify the process and do most of the work.
Which coffee machine is right for you?
Perfect option
To get the right latte coffee, you must have a machine with special functions on hand. Ideally, this is a semi-automatic model of a geyser coffee maker, the kind usually used by professionals in Moscow and other cities.
It is more difficult to prepare a drink with its help compared to “automatic machines”, but you get a traditional coffee cocktail.
Let's figure out how to make a latte at home using an automatic coffee machine.
Suitable models and cost
When choosing a coffee machine for home use, pay attention to the models Delonghi, Krups, Bork, Dolce-gusto, Philips and Tassimo. The cost of such devices varies from 20,000 to 50,000 rubles, but the drinks are perfect, just like in a coffee shop.
Some models are only suitable for making espresso and Americano. The latte coffee machine features a built-in cappuccino maker. If there is no steam frothing function, purchase a cappuccino maker separately. This is a compact and simple device, the cost of which starts from 2000 rubles.
Alternative methods
Let's find out how to froth milk for lattes in other ways. Foam is also made using a blender. Milk with a minimum fat content of 3.2% is suitable, which must be heated to 60 degrees. This method of whipping will take at least 5 minutes.
Learn about other methods in the article “How to froth milk for cappuccino.” The information is also suitable for lattes.
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Making lattes in capsule machines
Along with conventional coffee machines, capsule models have now gained popularity. The process of making coffee with these devices is fully automated. You just need to regularly replenish the supply of special coffee capsules, which come in different types for different types of coffee.
Advice. To make a latte in a capsule coffee machine, purchase capsules sold in pairs - milk and coffee.
How to make a latte using a capsule coffee machine?
- Pour milk inside a transparent container.
- First load the milk capsule into the special compartment, and then the coffee capsule.
- The coffee separates itself into layers, and a lush foam forms on top.
Modern devices for making coffee are becoming more sophisticated and affordable. The question of how to make coffee at home using a coffee machine is no longer so relevant. Nowadays people often ask where to get latte capsules and other ingredients for their coffee machine.
Cooking in a Delonghi coffee machine
Introduction
Thanks to the automated system, making latte in a coffee machine has become as simple as possible.
For example, in a Delonghi coffee machine with a built-in rotary cappuccino maker, you can make your favorite drink in 5-9 minutes. But still, some steps are better performed manually, rather than in the machine.
General recommendations
The Italian recipe has a soft creamy taste and original appearance when served. Modern coffee machines allow you to prepare a standard version at home. Follow the general recommendations.
The basis of the drink is espresso, prepared in a coffee machine. It is better to use a blend of Arabica with the addition of 20% Robusta - the drink will be strong and thick.
Milk foam should be steep, dense, with a creamy consistency and a glossy surface.
The glass or mug must be preheated with boiling water or in the microwave. Read the instructions for your coffee machine - in some machines the lower part is equipped with a special heating for dishes.
To make the unusual layered structure of the coffee drink visible, it is prepared in a transparent container. This could be an Irish glass, a large glass mug, or a tall glass that tapers downward.
Preparing the device
The taste of the finished drink depends on whether the device is configured correctly. Brew espresso in a Delonghi brand machine at a temperature of 90-98 degrees. Adjust it on the instrument panel. Use filtered water - chlorinated tap water will ruin the taste of your latte.
If the machine has a built-in coffee grinder, fill it with beans and adjust the grinding level to fine. If this function is not provided, use a ready-made ground mixture.
Adjust the volume of coffee powder. To prepare one serving of latte you will need 10 grams. Grind the beans 5-10 minutes before brewing coffee, since the essential oils that give the drink its characteristic aroma quickly evaporate.
How to make coffee?
To make a latte, you will need coffee beans or ground coffee. The choice of raw materials depends on the technical characteristics of the device. Coffee machines are easy to use and do not require additional effort to grind powder and form tablets. The user just needs to pour fresh beans into the coffee grinder and add water to the appropriate reservoir.
After pressing the “Start” button, the system will independently prepare the powder (the grinding fineness is regulated separately), boil the water and pass the boiling water through the coffee tablet under a pressure of 9-15 bar. In 30 seconds, a standard coffee machine brews 1 serving (30 ml) of espresso. Some devices have a 2-cup function. It speeds up the cooking process to 60-80 ml in half a minute.
Making coffee in 2 layers
Ingredients
A standard latte serving is 200-220 milliliters in volume. To prepare it correctly, take 50 milliliters of espresso and 150 milliliters of milk.
For a strong espresso you will need 70 milliliters of filtered water and 10 grams of ground coffee.
Step-by-step instruction
Grind and pour the coffee mixture into the holder and compress. Then you need to brew one shot of espresso in an automated mode and pour it into a tall, thick glass.
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Pour milk into a mug 3/4 full, whisk with steam under high pressure. To get the right foam, immerse the cappuccino maker 3 centimeters into the container at an angle of 45 degrees. Beat for 1-2 minutes until large bubbles disappear and the foam reaches the desired consistency.
Only 3-6% fat milk produces dense foam. Low-fat latte is not suitable.
Pour the milk into the coffee base in a thin stream along the side of the glass. As a result, the drink will consist of two layers: coffee-milk and milk foam. The height of the second layer is 1 centimeter. If desired, the components can be mixed.
Decorate the double-layer latte with cinnamon or grated chocolate. Serve coffee with a straw and dessert spoon.
Popular coffee options
Italy is considered the birthplace of latte. The traditional drink recipe includes 1 serving of mocha and warm milk. In other countries, bitter coffee is usually replaced by espresso with a high content of Robusta beans (from 10%). Various coffee drinks and desserts are created based on latte. The most popular recipes are the classic version, macchiato, and ice cream latte. You can repeat any of them yourself.
Classical
To prepare a classic latte, you will need 30 ml of fresh espresso and 60 ml of frothed milk, as well as sugar and grated chocolate to taste.
- Pour freshly brewed espresso into a clear, high-sided glass.
- Pour warm milk into it in a thin stream. Layers can mix and color each other.
- Decorate the coffee with milk foam, sprinkle with cocoa powder, grated chocolate, or ground cinnamon.
Sugar, berry syrups and alcohol are added to the finished latte. It is not recommended to use citrus toppings, because... Because of them, the milk foam curdles.
The original type of latte is moccacino - coffee with the addition of chocolate. To prepare it, espresso is mixed with chocolate powder or crumbs. The dessert is decorated with whipped cream and marshmallows and served in Irish glasses.
Macchiato
Latte macchiato means “stained milk” in Italian. This is a thin layer of hot coffee on a thick layer of milk. It differs from the classic recipe in the order in which the components are added.
- Hot milk from the pitcher is poured into a glass container. Foam is placed on top.
- Coffee is introduced into the base in a thin stream. It slowly settles on the milk, pushing the foam to the surface.
- The drink is decorated with vanilla, powdered sugar, coconut and chocolate chips.
To diversify the recipe, baristas recommend adding nuts, whipped cream, melted chocolate and currants. Unlike cappuccino, latte macchiato is safe for children due to its low caffeine content.
Chilled coffee dessert
Irish latte – coffee with the addition of ice cream and Irish cream. The cooking recipe includes several steps.
- Cool 10 ml Irish cream.
- Prepare a standard latte. Add 10 g to the drink. Grated chocolate.
- Place 100 grams on the bottom of a tall glass. ice cream Pour coffee over dessert.
- Decorate the foam with Irish cream.
The drink is served in cocktail straws and served with dessert spoons.
Three-layer drink
A three-layer drink is more difficult to prepare than the previous version. To make a 3-layer latte, you will need 50 milliliters of espresso and 200 milliliters of milk.
Algorithm of actions:
- Pour the finished espresso into a tall glass.
- Whip the cream with a cappuccino maker.
- Carefully pour half of the hot milk into the glass in a thin stream, so that the layers do not mix.
- Place the rest of the foam on top. Within a minute, the layers will be completely distributed and the coffee will be ready to serve.
If everything is done correctly, you will get three layers of equal height. It is important to meet 2 conditions: thoroughly beat the foam and carefully combine the components.
The layered structure is obtained due to the different densities of the components. Another secret is the difference in temperature. Espresso should be hot, 90-95 degrees, milk - no higher than 60 degrees.
How to make latte macchiato
Description and other features
In addition to the classic recipe, there is an alternative one, which is described in the article “What is latte macchiato.” Next, we will consider only the basic nuances and how to make a drink in a coffee machine.
"Macchiato" means "spot" in Italian. The barista gave this name to the drink because of its appearance. After ready-made espresso is poured into hot milk, brown spots remain on the surface. In the bar menu you can find the name “macchiato”.
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This coffee can be prepared at home in a Delonghi, Krups and Bork coffee machine.
The main difference between a latte macchiato and a standard drink is the order of ingredients - milk is poured into the glass first.
This latte recipe features a large volume of milk - the ratio to coffee is 3:1. And also a high top layer - a third of the volume of the entire portion.
Recipe
Brew a shot of espresso. Prepare the foam as in the standard method and pour it into a tall glass 2/3 full.
Carefully pour the espresso into the milk in a thin stream, exactly in the center so that the layers do not mix.
At first glance, this is a simple recipe. But even those who know how to make coffee correctly cannot get it perfect the first time.
The main features of latte macchiato are dense, homogeneous foam without bubbles, light beige color of the coffee layer and creamy, balanced, without bitterness, taste.
Features of carob coffee makers
The design of horn devices is not much different from their counterparts. The coffee brewing process occurs when pressurized steam passes through the ground coffee beans.
As a result of heat treatment, oily substances and amino acids begin to be released from the grains, due to which the drink acquires its taste and aroma.
Among the accessories of carob coffee makers there is a reservoir-horn, in fact, that’s why the device got its name. It is into this horn that freshly ground coffee is poured.
To choose a good carob coffee machine, you need to consider several nuances:
- Good models of coffee makers are equipped with a metal carob reservoir. This allows you to better warm up the contents, ensuring complete extraction of the crushed grains - the transfer of their taste and aromatic properties into water.
- The pressure in a carob coffee machine should be about 15 bar at the pump and around 9 bar in the carafe. Power indicators – 1000-1700 W.
- The unit should heat the water to a temperature of 87-95°C, without bringing it to a boil. This is very important, because when crushed grains are processed with boiling water, all the aromatic properties of the product quickly disappear, and the drink loses its characteristic smell.
As for the dosage, you can pour the amount of coffee into the cup as needed. The strength of the finished drink depends on how tightly the crushed grains are compressed in the cone. Also important is the degree of grinding of the beans: the finer the coffee fractions, the stronger the drink.
Most models of carob coffee makers are equipped with a tube with a paranello attachment - cappuccino maker. With the help of such a tool it is possible to whip cream and milk into a dense foam. Sometimes the devices are equipped with coffee grinders and pitchers - containers for milk and cream.
To make delicious coffee using a carob coffee maker, remember the following rules:
- Always pour coffee into a pre-heated cup/glass, then the drink will not cool down while filling the container.
- For carob-type coffee makers, it is better to take medium, finely ground beans.
- Choose the right drink preparation program.
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