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.—
The Daily Meal
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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Oleato™ Caffè Latte with Oatmilk | For the lover of all things classic, nothing compares to the latte—a combination of creamy, steamed milk, and espresso.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
While it’s not traditionally paired with milk in Japan, in the UK hojicha lattes are starting to appear in cafes up and down the country.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
Known as one of Japan’s leading matcha chains, Nana’s Green Tea first opened in Tokyo and is known for classic matcha lattes — including playful variations and blended frappes with a variety of toppings.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The full-service coffee bar has free Wi-Fi, an in-store ATM, plus lattes and pastries.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
While it’s not traditionally paired with milk in Japan, in the UK hojicha lattes are starting to appear in cafes up and down the country.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 22 May 2026
Known as one of Japan’s leading matcha chains, Nana’s Green Tea first opened in Tokyo and is known for classic matcha lattes — including playful variations and blended frappes with a variety of toppings.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The full-service coffee bar has free Wi-Fi, an in-store ATM, plus lattes and pastries.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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“Latte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latte. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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