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
Caffeine is a reference value for this drink and brew method, 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.
What makes it
More espresso drinks
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