Blueberry Latte Recipe with Blueberry Cold Foam
This blueberry latte recipe is a fun way to mix up your morning coffee routine during berry season! It's made using freshly brewed espresso and a homemade blueberry syrup, plus an easy-to-make blueberry cold foam with your milk of choice!
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Equipment
- 1 espresso machine
- 1 handheld milk frother or milk steamer, for a hot latte
- 1 measuring glass for mixing foam
- 1 drinking glass 8 - 10 ounce capacity
Ingredients
- 1 ounce blueberry simple syrup
- 4 ounces milk dairy milk recommended for best frothing
- 2 ounces espresso or cold brew concentrate
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
FOR AN ICED LATTE
- Brew the coffee. Prepare a double shot of espresso using the method of your choosing, following the manufacturers instructions. Set it aside to cool slightly.2 ounces espresso
- Chill the glass. Fill your preferred glass with ice.
- Measure the syrup. Pour in 1 ounce of blueberry simple syrup into a mixing glass.1 ounce blueberry simple syrup
- Add milk. Add 4 ounces of milk to the blueberry syrup.4 ounces milk
- Make the cold foam. Mix the blueberry syrup and milk well using a hand frother. Alternatively, use a wire whisk.
- Pour espresso. Pour the espresso over the ice.
- Layer. Carefully layer the blueberry milk overtop the espresso.
- Garnish. Garnish with a cocktail pick that’s been skewered with blueberries and serve immediately.
FOR A HOT LATTE
- Brew the coffee. Brew a double espresso according to your espresso machine’s manufacturer’s instructions. Place the espresso into a coffee mug that can hold at least 8 ounces of liquid.2 ounces espresso
- Steam and froth. Add the blueberry simple syrup to the milk of your choice, and froth it using a milk steamer. Alternatively, you can heat the milk and syrup mixture then use a hand frother.4 ounces milk, 1 ounce blueberry simple syrup
- Layer. Carefully layer the blueberry milk on top of the espresso.
- Garnish. Garnish with a blueberry skewed on a cocktail pick, layered carefully on the foam, or add a dollop of whipped cream and blueberry. Serve immediately.
Notes
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- not enough flavor - if you want MOAR blueberry flavor, you can add as much syrup as you like. I prefer anywhere from 1-2 ounces of simple syrup to keep my coffee balanced in flavor.
- too sweet or acidic - if your lattes balance is off, you can use a homemade saline solution to help balance out the flavor. Salt in drinks works pretty similarly to salt in foods, allowing the flavor of the berries and coffee to shine through.
- not enough foam - if you can’t get your milk to froth, there could be several reasons for this. The milk might not be cold enough to make cold foam, or the fat content of the milk could be affecting the frothiness. Chill your milk until RIGHT before you need to mix for the best results, and use a milk with a higher percentage of fat for the most velvety texture.
♻️ customize your berry latte
- non-dairy milk - you can use non-dairy milks like almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk if you prefer. A non-dairy milk won’t froth as nicely as dairy milk does because of the ratio of fat to protein in the milks, but some brands nowadays make special “barista blends” that are good for foaming.
- cold brew concentrate - if you don’t have a way to make espresso at home, you can also use cold brew concentrate in place of espresso. You’ll want to use anywhere from 2 to 4 ounces, depending on the strength of the coffee.
- babyccino - skip the espresso and serve this latte “steamer” style using just frothed milk and blueberry syrup. This is a kid friendly variation, and it’s also great for people who don’t drink coffee but want to join in at brunch!
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 0.1mg
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