10+ Homemade Latte Syrup Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How many ounces of syrup do I need for a latte? ›

So for a 12 oz. drink, 1-2 pumps (about 1 oz.) for syrup is usually a safe bet.

Vanilla Syrup

Its sweet and creamy taste is incredibly versatile and can be used in various drinks. From classic lattes and cappuccinos to iced coffees and frappes, this flavoring syrup can enhance the taste of almost any beverage. Vanilla has a natural affinity for mixing well with other flavors.

Make an espresso or 40ml very strongly brewed coffee. Add it to a latte glass. Add the coffee syrup and stir to combine. Add around 250ml whole milk to a jug and steam using the steam wand on your machine.

Whichever method you use, you'll want to place the hot coffee in a mug. Then add your sweetener of choice. I personally like about 1.5 teaspoons of syrup for a 12 ounce latte, but if you like a sweet drink you may want to use up to 1.5 tablespoons.

Ask your barista

A tall (12-ounce) sweetened latte comes with three pumps of syrup while a grande comes with four. With five grams of sugar in every pump of vanilla syrup, a made-to-order grande vanilla latte contains 35 grams of sugar in total.

A latte, or also called a caffè latte, is the big brother of the cappuccino, where everything revolves around the soft, silky foam. Usually the latte is made with a single or double shot of espresso (1/3 of your drink) and 2/3 of your drink is steamed milk with a small layer (around 1 cm) of frothed milk.

When it comes to lattes and cappuccinos we always recommend whole milk before anything else. It has just the right balance of fats, proteins, sugar, and water to make smooth microfoam without being overwhelmingly creamy.

Sweetened Latte: To sweeten a homemade latte, add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar or honey to the milk and heat as directed. This will allow the sweetener to dissolve into the milk and add sweetness to the latte.

In most cases, a syrup is the easiest way to add flavor. The coffee shop down the street will have a line-up of popular flavors, but you don't have to go to such extremes. Choose one or two of your favorites, to begin with, and if you find that you enjoy making lattes, you can always add to your collection.

Customers who have purchased and used Starbucks' syrup pump bottles have found that they dispense about a tablespoon of syrup (½ ounce) with each pump — very similar to the cold bar pumps. You can use these to craft cold drinks at home.

How much liquid do you put in a latte? ›

Lattes are generally 2 fluid ounces of espresso to 3 fluid ounces of steamed milk and a small foam topping. Cappuccinos are a 1:1:1 ratio of espresso to milk to foam (eg. 2-oz to 2-oz to 2-oz).

2% milk is a good alternative to whole milk for lattes and cappuccinos. While it has a lower fat content than whole milk, it still contains enough fat to create a creamy texture when steamed.

Store your syrup products in a dry clean location at normal room temperature, that is between 18-27⁰C. If stored correctly (as above), the shelf life after opening and with the cap on will be 3-6 months. The shelf life when using a pump or pour spout will be slightly shorter at 1-2 months.

Lattes usually contain 1-2 ounces of espresso and 8-15 ounces of steamed milk. In the specialty coffee world, anything larger than 8 ounces is considered a latte. It's not uncommon to find two or three latte sizes.

Starbucks usually uses 3 pumps of syrup in a tall latte (12oz), 4 pumps in a grande (16oz), and 5 in a venti (20oz). Standard syrup pumps usually dispense ¼ ounce of syrups, so ½ tablespoons each. 4 pumps are the equal amount to 2 tablespoons of syrup.

Customers who have purchased and used Starbucks' syrup pump bottles have found that they dispense about a tablespoon of syrup (½ ounce) with each pump — very similar to the cold bar pumps.