Coffee Latte Became Popular in Seattle

In Italy the drink we refer to as coffee latte is referred to as caffee e latte, which means coffee and milk. Coffee latte became popular in Seattle in the 1980’s as the Seattle-based company Starbucks started to introduce the product, its popularity then began to spread across the United States as the company began to grow.

Coffee latte is prepared using one-third espresso and two-thirds steamed milk. Latte is easily recognized by its distinctive latte froth.  Latte contains more milk than Cappucino; therefore it has a milkier, milder taste. Today there are many variations of the original coffee latte; flavored syrups like Mocha and Raspberry are combined with the latte to produce unique blends. They are served either Hot or Iced. Seattle’s Best is renowned for its blended ice latte, Creamice. Some coffee shops also, have latte blends that are combined with Asian teas.

With today’s technology you can easily make your favorite coffee latte at home. There are espresso machines available online or at your local department stores everywhere. Brand names like Saeco Crema, Bosch, Krups, and Rowenta offer different model types and price ranges. Delonghi offers a frothing pitcher as a home accessory.

Coffee latte contains a shot of espresso equaling between 1 and 1 1/2 oz., plus 10 oz. of steamed milk. then another 2 oz. of steamed milk in a separate glass until the milk foams.
Pour hot milk in a 12-oz. glass until 3/4 full, and then pour a small amount of foam on the top, next pour espresso into the top and middle of foam. Add a little more foam on top and sprinkle with ground chocolate, cinnamon or nutmeg. For variation you can find stores and coffee bars that sell small bottles of flavored syrups, so you can make your own flavored latte. Just add a few teaspoons of syrup to the steamed milk in the glass; you can adjust the taste to fit your needs.

Coffee latte may have become popular in Seattle, but as with anything American when the consumer desires it we create it, coffee shops and cafes across the country have developed flavors and blends that they call their own and the consumers love it.