Prepare a latte & enjoy a classic

Latte is a true classic among coffee specialties. Coffee with milk is very popular with many people and is served in thousands of cafes every day. As a coffee lover, you probably prefer to make your own latte from high-quality coffee beans. Not only the mixing ratio is important, but also the quality of the coffee beans.

In this article, we will summarize for you what makes a latte special and how it differs from other coffee specialties. At the same time, we have put together some tips for you on how to make your latte particularly aromatic. We will also introduce you to the high-quality coffee beans from Coffee Annan.

What is a latte?

Coffee and milk are actually two very different drinks - that's exactly why they taste so good together. Coffee has an intense flavor, while milk tastes wonderfully mild. Coffee is dark in color, while milk is light. When combined, they create a wonderful taste that is rounded off by the visual interplay of both ingredients.

As the name suggests, latte is made only of milk and coffee. Unlike other coffee specialties, however, it does not have milk foam in the classic preparation. In addition, latte is made using filter coffee and not espresso. This means latte has little caffeine and is easy to digest. At the same time, it has relatively few calories compared to other creations. However, this depends largely on the choice of milk.

Another special feature of the latte is noticeable when preparing it. It is made from equal parts coffee and hot milk. Some people find their latte tastes a little better with slightly foamed milk - but that's a matter of taste.

Sugar is not a traditional ingredient in a latte. However, especially in Western Europe, the classic is often given extra sweetness.

What is the difference between café au lait, cappuccino and latte macchiato?

Cappuccino, latte macchiato – they are all made from coffee and milk, but are still different from each other. Do you know the exact difference between the individual specialties? We'll give you an overview.

A latte is made from equal parts coffee and milk, but without milk foam. A cappuccino, on the other hand, consists of espresso and milk foam. It is therefore much stronger and has more caffeine.

Latte macchiato is made from espresso and milk and is supplemented with milk foam. The milk content is therefore significantly higher than in a cappuccino. But latte macchiato and café au lait do not only differ in terms of the milk foam: the latte macchiato is often served in a large glass, while the café au lait is drunk from a cup.

What is important when making coffee with milk?

As a coffee lover, you probably prefer to prepare your coffee specialties yourself. You can be sure that the mixture ratio is right, the ingredients are high quality and you will enjoy your creation hot. Do you want to prepare an authentic latte? There are a few things you should pay attention to.

First, you should make a strong filter coffee. Use high-quality coffee beans - for example, the fair trade ones from Coffee Annan. At the same time, heat the milk until it is really hot. Then mix the two ingredients in a 50-50 ratio. The latte is served in a bulbous cup. In France, however, it is drunk from a bowl.

In addition to the right coffee beans, the choice of milk is also important. It is up to you whether you choose low-fat milk or whole milk. Plant-based milk alternatives can also be used. The choice of milk will not only affect the taste, but also the number of calories. Regardless of which milk you use, one criterion should always be met: the milk must be hot.

As you can see, making a latte is relatively straightforward. It is important that the milk content is high enough and that you use filter coffee - not espresso. Of course, that is still possible, but then it is no longer a latte, but a cappuccino.

Prepare coffee specialties with the high-quality coffee from Coffee Annan

Do you want to prepare a latte or a specialty coffee? Then you should use aromatic coffee beans of the best quality. They are crucial for a full-bodied taste of your coffee specialty. For your latte, for example, we recommend our Kongo Specialty Coffee Filter Roast .

It grows at 1,500 to 1,800 meters above sea level and has a medium roast. The coffee has sweet flavors of orange marmalade, black tea and star fruit. This makes it ideal for making a latte. Alternatively, we also recommend our Kenya Specialty Coffee Filter Roast and the Uganda Specialty Coffee Filter Roast .

You're probably wondering what's so special about our coffee beans. All of Coffee Annan's coffee beans are roasted directly in the country where they are grown and not abroad. In this way, we actively support a fairer distribution of money along the entire value chain.

Normally, coffee leaves the country where it is grown as a raw material: it is only roasted abroad later. This leads to an unfair distribution of profits. That is why we have a clear mission and roast our coffee beans directly in the country where it is grown. This ensures fair wages and promotes economic development in the region.

Our coffee therefore has a social impact. At the same time, these are specialty coffees that are among the best in the world. We work specifically with coffee experts who ensure the unique taste of our coffee beans.

Conclusion: Prepare your latte with our sustainable coffee beans

Latte is a delicious coffee creation that is ideal as an accompaniment to breakfast, but also at other times of the day. However, latte tastes best when it is made from fair trade coffee beans. At Coffee Annan, we take our social responsibility seriously and therefore roast our coffee beans directly in the country where they are grown and work with local coffee farmers without any middlemen.