Vanilla/almond is a subtle combo that pulls out the existing flavor notes in a good cup of coffee, and making milk foam at home for your latte is easier than you might think!
Ingredients
⅔ cup (160 ml) very strong hot coffee
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (more or less to taste)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon pure almond extract
2 cups (475 ml) milk, heated to steaming (see Note)
A pinch of nutmeg, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Stir together the coffee, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a glass measuring cup with a pour spout and set aside.
Froth ⅔ cup of the hot milk in one of the methods listed below.
Get out 2 latte mugs; pour ⅔ cup of hot milk into each, and then ⅓ cup of the hot coffee mixture.
Divide the milk foam between the 2 cups; sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg on each, if desired.
Serve immediately.
Notes
What Kind of Milk to Use: I use whole milk, as that’s what I prefer in my lattes. That being said, skim milk (aka nonfat milk) is reputed to froth better (if interested, you can read more about it in this article), but not create better microfoam. I guess it’s a matter of personal preference.
How to Froth Milk/Make Milk Foam at Home Without a Fancy Machine: