lattes

Foamy coffee drinks

Lattes are espresso drinks made with steamed milk, the milk-forward alternative to cappuccinos.

The word is Italian for "milk," short for caffè latte.

In American coffee culture, lattes often come flavored—vanilla, pumpkin spice, caramel—and have become shorthand for upscale coffee habits: I can't afford lattes every day.

A latte is also an adjective for the drink's characteristic pale brown color.

beverage

espresso

Concentrated pressurized brew

macchiato · coffeehouse · caffeine · crema · shot · microfoam · Americano · mocha · flat white · cortado

flavors

vanilla

Orchid pod extract

mocha · cinnamon · lavender · matcha · chai · oat milk · almond milk · syrup · seasonal · peppermint

culture

Starbucks

Ubiquitous coffeehouse chain

tulip · coffeehouse · meetup · remote work · laptop · WiFi · study session · brunch · socializing · date

preparation

espresso machine

Pressurized coffee brewing device

thermometer · tamper · grinder · pull · frothing · texturing · temperature · layering · pour · ratio

Categories
Opposites
coffee preparation style

lattesblack coffee

Unadorned brewed beverage

espresso · Americano · drip coffee · cold brew · Turkish coffee

beverage richness/indulgence

latteswater

Clear essential liquid

black coffee · sparkling water · black tea · espresso

coffee culture associations

lattesFolgers

Popular American coffee brand

instant coffee · Maxwell House

Phrases
Family

latte, latte art, caffè latte

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G