Latte
Latte
Latte (/ˈlɑːteɪ/ or /ˈlæteɪ/) is a type of coffee drink made with espresso and hot milk. The term as used in English is a shortened form of the Italian caffè latte (/ˈkaffɛ ˈlatte/), caffelatte (/kaffeˈlatte/) or caffellatte (/kaffelˈlatte/), which means "milk coffee".
Etymology
The word Latte is derived from the Italian caffè latte, which means "milk coffee". The term was first used in English in the late 19th century, and has since become a common term in many countries around the world.
Related Terms
- Espresso: A type of coffee brewing method where a small amount of nearly boiling water is forced under pressure through finely-ground coffee beans.
- Milk: A nutrient-rich liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals.
- Cappuccino: An Italian coffee drink that is traditionally prepared with double espresso, and steamed milk foam.
- Macchiato: An espresso coffee drink with a small amount of milk, usually foamed.
- Mocha: A chocolate-flavored variant of a latte.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Latte
- Wikipedia's article - Latte
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