Ingredients:

  • 2 shots (2 oz) espresso
  • 8 oz whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Brew 2 shots of strong espresso or concentrated coffee directly into a 12 oz wide mouth mug. Note: Doing this first keeps the coffee hot while you prep the milk.
  2. Heat 8 oz of whole milk using a microwave safe jar, saucepan, or steam wand. Heat it until it reaches 140°F-150°F (60°C-65°C).
  3. Froth the heated milk using a handheld frother, French press, or by shaking in a mason jar. Continue until micro foam forms and the milk looks like wet paint.
  4. Stir 1 tsp of vanilla extract into the hot coffee base. Note: Stirring now ensures the vanilla is evenly distributed.
  5. Slowly pour the steamed milk into the center of the espresso.
  6. Hold back the thickest foam using a spoon as you pour.
  7. Dollop the remaining froth on top of the drink.