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Latte
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: 1
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Fun Fact
- The word "latte" comes from the Italian "caffè latte," which means "milk coffee." So, every time you order a latte, you're essentially saying, "I'll have a coffee-milk, please!" It sounds so much fancier in Italian, doesn't it?
- In 2017, the largest cup of latte was created in Russia, holding a whopping 3,734 gallons of coffee! It took a team of baristas and a lot of milk to make this record-breaking latte, enough to caffeinate an entire city!
Historical Fact
- Before the latte became the frothy delight we know today, people were mixing coffee and milk for centuries. In 17th-century Europe, some adventurous souls started adding milk to their coffee to mellow out the strong flavours. It was the start of a creamy revolution.
- The 1980s saw the birth of latte art in Seattle. David Schomer, co-founder of Espresso Vivace, began experimenting with creating patterns in the frothy milk. Hearts, rosettas, and tulips transformed the humble latte into a canvas of creativity.
Nutrition Fact
- Each cup of latte is a mini protein powerhouse. With whole milk, you get around 8 grams of protein per cup, crucial for muscle repair and growth. Even plant-based options like soy milk can offer protein boosts, making your latte a sneaky way to support those gains.
- The combination of caffeine and milk in a latte can boost the production of dopamine and serotonin, the feel-good hormones. Drinking a latte can literally make you happier, one frothy sip at a time. It's like a cup of joy!
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