Piccolo latte

Caffeine estimate

Approximately 60-80mg (single shot).

Well established

Brewing method

Made using Espresso machine.

Steps

1. Pull a single espresso shot into a small glass.
2. Steam milk to a smooth microfoam and pour over the espresso.

Equipment

• Espresso machine

Related drinks

• milk based version of Espresso
• inspired by Latte

Build this drink

Tools for working out the quantities this drink needs.

• Milk drink builderWork out how much espresso and milk a given cup needs, and how much foam to aim for.

How to make it well

Step-by-step techniques this drink depends on, each with what to change when it does not work.

• Steaming milkProduce hot milk with a fine, integrated foam that pours as one liquid rather than as foam sitting on milk.
• Pouring latte artPlace textured milk on the surface of an espresso in a controlled pattern, by managing height, flow and cup angle.

Milk that suits it

How each behaves when steamed — foaming, stability and splitting risk. No health comparisons.

• Whole milk