Vanilla Latte

I heated the milk on a sauce pan. Used a hand held battery operated whisk to froth the milk.

What to do when you don't have an espresso machine? I warmed the milk, frothed it with my magic frother wand, added a packet of Starbucks Via Italian Roast Coffee, added Madagascar Vanilla, and frothed some more. I added a little whipped cream and cinnamon on top. Mmmmm good!

You want to steam the milk before pulling the espresso shot to prevent the espresso from expiring. Typically I make this using 8 oz. of milk.

You want to steam the milk before pulling the espresso shot to prevent the espresso from expiring. Typically I make this using 8 oz. of milk.

You want to steam the milk before pulling the espresso shot to prevent the espresso from expiring. Typically I make this using 8 oz. of milk.

The first time I made this drink was quite a few years ago. I found a recipe on line to make my own vanilla syrup. The vanilla syrup is so easy to make and so much cheaper. I would only add 1 to 2 teaspoons. It is very sweet. Even now, I just prefer the milk and coffee. I have whisked the milk with an Aerolatte after microwaving it, warmed in a small pot with a whisk, and the way I currently do it with a Nespresso milk frother which keeps it the thickest.

Used raw maui sugar on top.