Flavoured Hot Coffee
Hazelnut Latte
Quick answer
Hazelnut coffee syrups vary in sweetness and flavor strength. The recipe’s listed amount is a starting point for the specified product, not a universal measure for every brand. Mix it into the espresso before adding milk so it is distributed through the cup.
Key takeaways
- Hazelnut coffee syrups vary in sweetness and flavor strength.
- A syrup’s name does not tell you whether it contains hazelnut or only a flavoring.
- Froth the milk lightly and pour it into the espresso-syrup mixture.
Ingredients
- 60 ml espresso
- 180 ml whole milk
- 10 ml hazelnut syrup.
Method
- Mix syrup and espresso.
- Heat and froth milk, then add to the coffee.
- Check the syrup label for allergens.
Read the ingredient and allergen label
A syrup’s name does not tell you whether it contains hazelnut or only a flavoring. Check the package for ingredients and allergen statements, especially if you are serving someone with a nut allergy. Do not assume that “hazelnut” products are safe for every person.
Pour and taste
Froth the milk lightly and pour it into the espresso-syrup mixture. Taste before adding another pump or topping. If the coffee flavor disappears, reduce the syrup next time or use an espresso that remains noticeable in milk. For a syrup-free flavor, compare the cardamom latte or ginger latte.
Control the syrup flavor
Stir the syrup into espresso while the coffee is hot, then add the milk. This gives the sweetener a chance to disperse instead of collecting at the bottom. If the finished latte is too sweet, reduce syrup in a later serving rather than adding more espresso without measuring.
Hazelnut syrup often brings a roasted, nut-like aroma that works with the espresso, but some products are much stronger than others. Check the label for allergens and follow its storage directions. If you are serving guests, identify the syrup rather than assuming everyone can have it.
Serve the latte while it is smooth
Once the milk is poured, stir gently if the syrup or espresso remains at the bottom. Serve promptly while the foam is fresh. If you are preparing drinks for guests, set out the syrup label so anyone with a dietary restriction can check the ingredients for themselves.
Stir once before the first sip if the syrup has settled. For an iced variation, use a separate recipe that accounts for dilution rather than pouring this hot version over a full glass of ice.