I was in a pretty bad state just two short weeks ago: I was finalizing preparations for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah, getting ready for a visit from my mother-in-law (her first trip to the United States since we were married 16 years ago and her first time seeing our home)... and dealing with the nasty discovery that I had some kind of growth in my belly, as well as an even nastier growth that was destroying my house.
So the pitch I received from the folks at "Got Milk?" was a welcome distraction: "LATTE PROGRAM MEDIA PACK FOR YOU!"
Well, if you've read my blogs (or my Tweets) for any length of time, you'd know that I have something of a Pavlovian response to the word "latte." So I read on:
The pitch proclaimed that your morning latte is a great way to get your daily dose of calcium. This has long been one of my justifications for my own Starbucks habit. I have always HATED milk... but I am ADDICTED to the stuff when it's foamy, frothy, sweetened and teamed with strong espresso.
But with the economy tanking and coffeehouse lattes costing $3 to $4 a pop, many people (including me!) have cut down on their consumption... which means they are losing out on the drink's health benefits. (That's right: HEALTH BENEFITS.)
According to Got Milk, "An average 12 oz. cup of latte, for example, can have as much as 30 percent of the daily recommended calcium intake." So if I have two 16-oz grandes a day, that would be... awfully close to 100%. (Sorry. I don't have the patience to do the math today. But you get the gist.)
"That’s why GOT MILK? has partnered with award-winning baristas from California to give latte enthusiasts some fun, easy and economical ways to enjoy lattes at home for as little as 35 cents a cup, while still getting the nutrition milk brings to this beloved drink," the release continued.
Anyway - that's a pitch I can get easily get behind! The recipes look really easy and can be accessed by clicking the link below.
DISCLOSURE: The only compensation I received for this post was a little handheld foaming device, a package of blended coffee drink mix and the "Got Milk" travel mug you see in the photo above (which I'd posed for hoping to attain the famous milk moustache, but all I was able to muster was a teeny bit of shiny foam on my lip). I agreed to write this post for the pure fun of it -- and to bolster my excuses for keeping up a latte habit.
Café con Leche
Hot Latte Recipe
A classic combination that results in the “perfect-marriage” for about $0.50
Ingredients:
4 tbsp. of ground coffee
6-8 oz. of milk
Brew coffee with 4 oz. of hot water with French press or standard home brewer. Heat milk in small pot or microwave to about 145 degrees. Pour coffee into bottom of cup and add the warm milk. A basic and simple recipe, which can be prepared in a matter of minutes.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Master Roaster Rafael Aguiar
Classic Cappuccino
Hot Latte Recipe
A very Italian, traditional, and classic hot beverage for only $0.35
Ingredients:
1 oz. of espresso or strong brewed coffee
4 oz. of milk
Begin by brewing your shot of espresso using either an espresso machine or a strong brewing method, such as a moka pot. Heat your milk by steaming it using your espresso machine, or by slowly heating it up on the stove over medium heat, and then whipping it using an electric hand frother until the desired amount of froth is created. Put espresso in the bottom of the cup and fill cup with heated milk.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Heather Perry, 2007 and 2003 U.S. Barista Champion
Vanilla Chai Latte
Hot Latte Recipe
Sweet Vanilla enhances this delicately creamy drink, making it a treat at $0.55
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. loose leaf Chai tea
1 oz. of vanilla
6-8 oz. of milk
Steep the Chai tea in 6-8 oz. of hot milk for 3 minutes. Once it’s steeped, add 1 oz. of vanilla and mix.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Master Roaster Rafael Aguiar
Classic Mocha
Hot Latte Recipe
This recipe mixes three ingredients resulting in a chocolaty treat for $0.90
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. of your favorite chocolate syrup or powder
2 oz. espresso or choice of strong coffee
10 oz. steamed milk
Begin by brewing your 2 shots or 2 oz of espresso using either an espresso machine or a strong brewing method, such as a moka pot. Take a 12 oz. cup and place your espresso at the bottom. Then add your favorite chocolate and mix well. Heat your milk by steaming it using your espresso machine, or heat the milk separately and use a hand frother until the desired amount of froth is created. Fill cup with heated milk and top with whipped cream, if desired.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Heather Perry, 2007 and 2003 U.S. Barista Champion
Spiced Latte
Hot Latte Recipe
A unique beverage with a zing at $1
Ingredients:
1 star anise
3 cloves
1/2 cinnamon stick
1/2 vanilla bean
8 oz. milk
2 oz. espresso or strong coffee
Begin by brewing your 2 shots or 2 oz of espresso using either an espresso machine or a strong brewing method, such as a moka pot. Combine spices and milk and heat together by either steaming or by slowly heating it up on the stove over medium heat, and then whipping it using an electric hand frother until the desired amount of froth is created. This will not only heat the milk, but also gently infuse the flavors of the spices into the milk. Place your espresso at the bottom of the cup and top with spiced milk.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Heather Perry, 2007 and 2003 U.S. Barista Champion
Breve Blast
Cold Latte Recipe
A refreshingly delicious “morning-pick-me-up” that alerts the senses for $0.60
Ingredients:
2 oz. espresso or choice of strong coffee
1 oz. vanilla syrup
4 oz. milk
Begin by brewing your 2 shots or 2 oz. of espresso using either an espresso machine or a strong brewing method, such as a moka pot. Place at the bottom of a 16 oz. cup and add your syrup. Top with 8 oz. cold milk. Gulp down for a quick jumpstart.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Heather Perry, 2007 and 2003 U.S. Barista Champion
Aztec Cocoa on the Rocks
Cold Latte Recipe
An ice-filled, exotic beverage with a hint of chocolate at $0.66
Ingredients:
2 oz. of strongly brewed coffee or espresso
6-8 oz. of milk
1 cinnamon stick
1 pinch of ground, dried, red pepper
2 tbsp. of chocolate
12 ice cubes
1 tbsp. of brown sugar
Use the cinnamon stick to mix the 2 oz. of strong brewed coffee or espresso, 2 tbsp. of chocolate, a pinch of dried red pepper, and 1 tbsp. of brown sugar. After mixing the ingredients, add the milk and mix. Serve over ice and use cinnamon stick to garnish.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Master Roaster Rafael Aguiar
Spiced Iced Tea Latte
Cold Latte Recipe
A mouthwatering licorice-scented drink with creamy notes at $0.50
Ingredients:
8 oz. of milk
1 oz. of vanilla syrup
2 tsp. of Earl Grey tea
12 ice cubes
1 pinch of cinnamon
Let the Earl Grey tea steep in 4 oz. of hot milk for 3 minutes. Add 1 oz. of vanilla and mix with Earl Grey tea. Add cold milk and mix all the ingredients together.
Serve over ice. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Master Roaster Rafael Aguiar
Tres Leches Iced Latte
Sweet Latte Recipe
A creamy beverage with a “cinnamony & caramelly” taste for $0.58
Ingredients:
6-8 oz. of whole milk
1 oz. of condensed milk
2 oz. of strong, brewed coffee or espresso
1 stick of cinnamon
1 pinch of cinnamon
12 ice cubes
Mix 1 oz. of condensed milk with 2 oz. of strong, brewed coffee or espresso. Use the cinnamon stick to mix the ingredients. Once the condensed milk and espresso are mixed, add 6-8 oz. of whole milk. Serve over ice.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Master Roaster Rafael Aguiar
Crème Brulee Latte
Sweet Latte Recipe
This decadent drink is a hit with dessert lovers at $0.97
Ingredients:
2 oz. espresso or choice of strong coffee
8 oz. steamed milk
1 oz. vanilla bean syrup
2 tbsp. caramel topping
Begin by brewing your 2 shots or 2 oz. of espresso using either an espresso machine or a strong brewing method, such as a moka pot. Take a 10 oz. cup and lace the sides of it with 1 tbsp. of caramel topping. Then place the syrup at the bottom of the cup and top with the espresso. Heat your milk by steaming it using your espresso machine, or by slowly heating it up on the stove over medium heat, and then whipping it using an electric hand frother until the desired amount of froth is created. Fill cup with heated milk and top with remaining caramel.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Heather Perry, 2007 and 2003 U.S. Barista Champion
Aztec Cocoa
Sweet Latte Recipe
The cinnamon and pepper give this exquisite drink a special touch at $0.70
Ingredients:
2 oz. of strong brewed coffee or espresso
6-8. oz of milk
1 cinnamon stick
1 pinch of ground red pepper
1 tbsp. of brown sugar
2 tbsp. of chocolate
Shreds of fresh, dark chocolate
Instructions:
Use the cinnamon stick to mix the 2 oz. of strong brewed coffee or espresso, 2 tbsp. of chocolate, red pepper and the brown sugar. Heat the milk and serve over mix. Use the cinnamon stick to mix the ingredients.
Garnish with shreds of dark chocolate and a cinnamon stick.
by GOTMILK?/TOMA LECHE in collaboration with Master Roaster Rafael Aguiar
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