plural lattes
: espresso mixed with hot or steamed milk : caffe latte
You can't go wrong with a classic latte. Espresso topped with foamy milk—heaven in a cup.—
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The Daily MealIf you don't know the difference between a latte and a cappuccino, ask! (Cappuccinos have more foam and less steamed milk than a latte, if you were gonna ask.)—Tim Mulkerin
Tim Mulkerin
also
: a similar drink made with an ingredient (such as rooibos or chai) other than espresso
Walk into a coffee shop or peruse Instagram and you're sure to have seen a matcha latte. —Alysha Witwicki
Alysha Witwicki We each stocked up on some loose leaf tea and ordered some drinks—a vanilla rooibos latte with coconut milk and kombucha on tap. —Allison Fong
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Her husband also has the role of bakery barista, whipping up lattes, cappuccinos and more.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025
The drink menu includes nine different types of coffee and three signature lattes.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
Frequently the directions that come with these cold brew makers produce cold brew concentrate (like for our winning Oxo pick), which can be watered down or mixed with milk to your preferred strength and liking, like a shot of hot espresso might be turned into an Americano or latte.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
The grocer debuted a limited-edition Berry Chantilly latte earlier this month, available to order from any store with a coffee bar until July 1.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
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Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025
The drink menu includes nine different types of coffee and three signature lattes.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
Frequently the directions that come with these cold brew makers produce cold brew concentrate (like for our winning Oxo pick), which can be watered down or mixed with milk to your preferred strength and liking, like a shot of hot espresso might be turned into an Americano or latte.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
The grocer debuted a limited-edition Berry Chantilly latte earlier this month, available to order from any store with a coffee bar until July 1.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Latte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latte. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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