Breve

A latte made with steamed half-and-half instead of milk for a richer cup.

Method

Espresso

Typical volume

240 ml

Caffeine

130 mg

A reference figure for the drink, not a measurement of your cup.

Breve preparation

Pull a double espresso (36g) into a 240ml cup.
Steam 150ml of half-and-half to 55-60°C - lower than you would take milk, it scorches easily.
Aerate only briefly; the extra fat builds foam fast and over-thickens if you stretch it.
Pour to combine, leaving about 1cm of dense foam on top.

Half-and-half carries roughly three times the fat of whole milk, so the cup is rich and the foam short-lived. Serve it straight away.