Latte

Cuisine: Italian

Cook Time: N/A

Serves: 1


Quick Bites

Fun Fact
  1. 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? 
  2. 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
  1. 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. 
  2. 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
  1. 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. 
  2. 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!