The beloved Spanish coffee drink made with sweetened condensed milk. Rich, creamy, and sweeter than your typical latte.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (6g) Shyne Coffee
- 4 oz Hot water
- 2 tbsp Sweetened condensed milk
- 4 oz Whole milk
~180 calories per serving
Instructions
- 1
Dissolve coffee in hot water.
- 2
Add sweetened condensed milk and stir until combined.
- 3
Steam or heat the whole milk.
- 4
Pour the steamed milk into the coffee mixture.
- 5
Serve hot or pour over ice for an iced version.
Spain's Sweetest Coffee Tradition
Café con leche (coffee with milk) is Spain's most popular coffee, but the Spanish Latte takes it further by adding sweetened condensed milk. The result is rich, creamy, and decadently sweet.
The Condensed Milk Difference
Sweetened condensed milk was invented as a way to preserve milk before refrigeration. Today, it's prized for the unique caramel-like sweetness and silky texture it adds to coffee.
A Breakfast Staple
In Spain, coffee is typically enjoyed with toast (tostada) for breakfast. The rich sweetness of Spanish Latte pairs perfectly with something savory to balance it out.
Hot or Iced?
This recipe works both ways:
- Hot: Traditional and comforting
- Iced: Perfect for summer, the condensed milk doesn't dilute like regular sweeteners
Similar Sweet Coffee Drinks
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Also uses condensed milk
- Caramel Macchiato - Layered sweetness
- Vanilla Latte - Classic sweetness
More International Coffees
- Cuban Coffee - Strong and sweet
- Greek Frappé - Frothy and cold
- Irish Coffee - Boozy warmth
