Name: Piccolo Latte
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 18 grams Fresh Coffee Beans; 0.25 cup Full-Cream Milk; 1 ounce Filtered Water

Beverages

Piccolo Latte

The Piccolo Latte is a sophisticated, compact coffee that offers a punchy ristretto base softened by a small amount of silky micro-foam. It is the ideal choice for those who love the intensity of espresso but appreciate the velvety texture of a traditional latte.

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Serves

Calories

35kcal

Qty	Ingredient
18 grams 18 g	Fresh Coffee Beans
0.25 cup 60 ml	Full-Cream Milk
1 ounce 30 ml	Filtered Water

2 Method

Step 1. Grind approximately 18 grams of fresh coffee beans to a very fine espresso grind.

Step 2. Tamp the grounds firmly into your portafilter and pull a double ristretto shot (roughly 20-25ml) into a 90ml (3oz) glass.

Step 3. Purge your steam wand and froth the milk in a small pitcher, aiming for a temperature of 60-65°C (140-150°F) and a thin, silky micro-foam texture.

Step 4. Tap the pitcher and swirl the milk to remove any large bubbles until it looks like wet paint.

Step 5. Gently pour the textured milk over the ristretto shot, filling the glass to the brim, and finish with a small latte art heart if desired.

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Use a small 90ml glass rather than a standard cup to maintain the correct coffee-to-milk ratio.
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A ristretto shot is essential; it provides a sweeter, more concentrated flavor than a standard espresso.
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Do not overheat the milk, as it will mask the delicate notes of the coffee beans.
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Ensure your glass is pre-warmed to keep the small volume of liquid at the perfect drinking temperature.