Spanish latte (café con leche)

• whole cow’s milk↗100ml ml

  (or UHT for that distinctive Spanish taste and mouthfeel)

• sugar↗

  to taste

• strong espresso100ml ml

  best made with freshly ground beans

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the milk and sugar, if using, in a small saucepan and heat until small bubbles appear around the edges. Continue to heat until steaming hot (65–70C on a thermometer) and lightly whisk.

2. 2

   Pour the espresso into a cup and pour over the milk.