Start off your day with the cool & refreshing taste of aNespressoiced latte.
What is an Iced Latte?
The iced latte is one of Australia’s favourite coffees, but it was originally created in Algeria in the 1800s. Refreshing and creamy, the iced latte is the perfect drink for hot summer days. And great news – an iced latte recipe is one of the easiest coffee beverages to nail down.
Want to know how to make an iced latte just like your local barista? This guide walks through which espresso blends and milk types to choose to achieve a smooth, creamy texture, and the methods needed to create a silky crema on top. It’s also incredibly customisable to individual tastes – so keep reading to see how to make an iced caffe latte just for you at home in aneco-friendly way.
What Milk to Use in an Iced Latte
Thecafé latteand iced latte share many similarities, but apart from temperature, the ingredients used can also differ. So, what is an iced latte? A typical heated latte incorporates a single or double shot of espresso with steamed milk and a small layer of foam. An iced latte recipe combines cold milk into a glass of espresso and ice cubes, and often some form of sweetness like a sugar syrup or caramel.
To maintain the silkiness of milk without steaming it, we recommend opting for a creamy milk or barista-style alternative milk. ANespressomilk frother like theAeroccino3 Black Milk Frothercan create barista-quality cold milk with airy foam, for perfect, café-style results.
Selecting Coffee for an Iced Latte
Because of the presence of water via the ice cubes, it’s recommended to choose an espresso blend that retains the boldness of flavour for your iced latte.Nespressohave created coffee capsules that deliver flavour-forward notes specifically for iced drinks. To enhance the espresso profile and bold aromatic notes of your iced latte, consider selecting medium or dark roasted capsules likeVeneziaorFortado. Another popular choice in more recent times to use in an iced latte recipe is cold brew – which is brewed over hours to achieve an elevated depth of flavour. To create this at home, we suggestVertuo Cold Brew Style Intense(available in Vertuo only).
How to Make an Iced Latte
So it’s a scorcher of a day outside and you’re looking to cool down with an iced latte at home? You can refresh yourself in just a few simple steps. To make an iced latte you’ll need ice cubes, a glass, an espresso machine like the Creatista Pro, alongside your selected espresso.
Start by extracting your espresso into the glass. A double shot will help to amplify the coffee taste, especially if you’re using a tall glass. Once slightly cooled add a generous amount of ice cubes. Next, add your preferred cold frothed milk using an Aeroccino orBarista Milk Frother. Mix the elements using a reusable straw before drinking. To personalise your iced latte, try adding a touch of sweetness – we suggest thissalted caramel iced latterecipe.
