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Flavoured Hot Coffee

 

# Hazelnut Latte

 

Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/)

 

Category: [Flavoured Hot Coffee](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/)Tags: Hazelnut Latte Hot Coffee Dairy Flavoured Coffee

 

Active time: approximately 5 minutesYield: 1 serving

 

## 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.

 

![Milk from a metal pitcher being poured into a cup of coffee.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/milk-pouring-for-latte-art.avif)

Milk from a metal pitcher being poured into a cup of coffee.

## 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](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/cardamom-latte/) or [**ginger** latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/brown-sugar-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.

## Further reading

For background on [**espresso**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso) and [milk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk), see Wikipedia.

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Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/). [Read our editorial approach](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/editorial-policy/).

This recipe is an editorial starting formulation, not a documented CoffeeJay kitchen test. Adjust flavour and quantities to your ingredients and equipment.

## Related recipes

- [Brown Sugar Ginger Latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/brown-sugar-ginger-latte/)

- [Caramel Latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/caramel-latte/)

- [Cardamom Latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/cardamom-latte/)