Maple Sea Salt Latte
Maple Sea Salt Latte is a cozy café-style coffee drink made with rich espresso, creamy milk, pure maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt. This easy homemade latte delivers the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors and is ready in just minutes, making it ideal for comforting mornings or afternoon coffee breaks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- ¾ cup milk whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk
- 1½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Extra maple syrup drizzle
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee
- Brew 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee using your preferred coffee maker.
- Pour the brewed coffee into a large mug.
- Heat the Milk
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Stir in:
- Maple syrup
- Sea salt
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- Froth the Milk
- Whisk the milk mixture vigorously or use a milk frother until it becomes lightly foamy.
- Assemble the Latte
- Slowly pour the warm maple milk mixture over the brewed coffee.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Finish and Serve
- Top with optional toppings such as:
- Whipped cream
- A drizzle of maple syrup
- A small sprinkle of sea salt flakes
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Avoid overheating the milk to keep the texture smooth and creamy.
- A small pinch of sea salt enhances the maple flavor without making the drink salty.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use double espresso instead of regular coffee.