42 Latte Recipes To Make At Home

TLDR: These intriguing homemade latte recipes have all the taste without the cost of the coffee shop. With flavors like pistachio, caramel apple, pumpkin spice, and more, you can have your favorite recipes right at home. Plus, 99% of these coffee drinks are made without a machine!

Who doesn't love curling up in front of a fire with a good book and a delicious homemade latte? I love coffee; I have a whole coffee story and have written about it plenty (check out the end of this post to see the collection) because coffee is important to me! My day starts with an espresso from my beloved Nespresso machine, then I move to drip coffee (Counter Culture beans) from my coffee maker, which I drink all morning.

But when I want to treat myself, I make a latte, and I have many favorites! It is far cheaper to make lattes at home than to buy them at coffee shops. You can make several lattes for the price of what they charge! So if you are looking for latte recipes, I've got 42 of them for you! These latte-at-home recipes will have you smiling all the way to the bank!

How to Make a Cafe Latte at Home

Before we dive into all 42 flavors, let me show you the base on which every one of these drinks is built. Once you can make a classic cafe latte at home, the variations are easy. A cafe latte (also just called a latte) is simply espresso and steamed milk with a thin layer of foam on top, and the good news is you do not need a fancy machine to make a lovely one.

What you need

• 1 to 2 shots of espresso, or about a third of a cup of strong brewed coffee
• About three-quarters of a cup of milk, dairy, or your favorite plant milk
• Optional: a spoon of flavored syrup, sugar, or vanilla

The ratio

A classic latte is roughly one part espresso to three parts steamed milk, finished with a thin cap of foam. That is what gives a latte its creamy, mellow taste, milkier and gentler than a cappuccino.

How to make it, step by step

1. Brew your espresso, or a small amount of very strong coffee, and pour it into your favorite mug.
2. If you are using syrup or sugar, stir it into the hot espresso now so it dissolves.
3. Heat your milk until it is hot but not boiling, to around 150 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Froth the milk. Use a handheld frother, or pour the warm milk into a sealed jar and shake it hard for thirty seconds, or whisk it in a saucepan.
5. Pour the steamed milk into the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top.
6. Add a dusting of cocoa or cinnamon if you like, and enjoy.

Andi’s tip: No espresso machine? No problem. Strongly brewed coffee or instant espresso, plus milk, shaken in a mason jar, makes a genuinely good latte, and it is how I make mine on lazy mornings. Now that you have the base down, scroll on for 42 ways to dress it up.

Starbucks Copycats

1. Starbucks Pistachio Latte 

Do you love pistachios? I sure do, they're so tasty and pretty! If you’re like me, then you’ll adore this homemade Starbucks pistachio coffee drink. With ingredients like espresso, milk, pistachio syrup, frothed milk, and brown butter brown sugar on top. No machine needed! 

Recipe for Starbucks Pistachio Latte 

2. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew 

I get excited every year when Starbucks releases its pumpkin spice drinks. This cold-brew copycat needs only 6 ingredients and about 5 minutes of your time. So get ready for the perfect latte at home! 

Recipe for Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew 

3. Iced Matcha Latte Copycat 

Iced matcha lattes are just so delicious. They’re extremely creamy, light, and energizing with green tea. Don’t leave the house to have one; just get the 4 simple ingredients listed in this recipe plus your blender. Pro tip: use cashew milk for the perfect flavor combination. 

Recipe for Iced Matcha Latte Copycat 

4. Pumpkin Spice On Ice

Pumpkin Spice on Ice is thick, creamy, and perfect for fall and winter. If you crave pumpkin spice but still like your coffee on ice, this is the beverage for you. It has real pumpkin as an ingredient, and you can whip it up in five minutes. Super easy to make without a machine. 

Recipe for Pumpkin Spice On Ice

5. Starbucks Caramel Brûlée 

Caramel Brulee Latte- doesn’t the name say it all? This Starbucks copycat latte is ready in 5 minutes with only a handful of easy ingredients. All you need is freshly brewed espresso or instant espresso, milk, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and Stroopwafel cookies as an optional garnish. 

Recipe for Starbucks Caramel Brûlée 

6. Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam

Have you ever had cold cream foam with your coffee? It’s so rich and tasty, adding a fun element to your beverage. For this latte, however, you will need a handheld milk frother or stand mixer. 

Recipe for Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam

7. Ice Blended Mocha 

If you enjoy your mocha latte blended on ice, then this coffee is just the ticket. Ingredients call for a 0-calorie sweetener, so if you want something low-carb and sugar-free, this is perfect. However, you can always use real sugar.

Recipe for Ice Blended Mocha 

Matcha Lattes

8. Blueberry Matcha Dunkin Copycat 

How beautiful is this blueberry Matcha beverage? When you really want to sip on something luxuriously creamy and sweet, yet still easy, try this latte. It’s a Dunkin donut copycat recipe that needs only 4 ingredients and 15 minutes to make. 

Recipe for Blueberry Matcha Dunkin Copycat 

9. Hojicha Japanese Tea Latte

Japanese teas like matcha, sencha, and hojicha make absolutely lovely lattes. Unlike other teas, Hōjicha is roasted at very high temperatures in a porcelain pot over charcoal. This creates a sweeter taste with lower caffeine content. All you need for this beverage is tea leaves, whole milk, water, and some maple syrup. 

Recipe for Hojicha Japanese Tea Latte

10. Whipped Dalgona Matcha

How gorgeous is this whipped Matcha drink? You won’t believe how easy it is to make and that you only need 3 ingredients. You can drink it warm or over ice- no machine needed! 

Recipe for Whipped Dalgona Matcha

11. Spearmint Matcha 

This coffee-house-quality spearmint Matcha drink has vibrant, refreshing flavors. You can whip it up in just five minutes and consume more of it than coffee because it has a lower caffeine content. You will need honey, Matcha, milk, mint tea, and water. 

Recipe for Spearmint Matcha 

12. Pistachio Matcha 

Pistachio Matcha lattes are perfectly balanced in flavor and consistency. You can expect a sweet, earthy, and nutty taste in every sip. Pro tip: these flavors taste really good with thick coconut milk from the can. Make sure you get the full-fat kind for the best texture. 

Recipe for Pistachio Matcha 

13. Strawberry Matcha Latte 

Everyone will love this fruity, fun twist on a classic matcha. All you need is fresh strawberries, Matcha powder, warm water, milk, ice cubes, and a sweetener of your choice. You can make this delightful beverage in 7 minutes flat.

Recipe for Strawberry Matcha Latte 

Chai Tea Lattes

14. Cookie Butter Chai Latte

A cozy, comforting, coffee-free cookie butter latte is within reach with this fall chai recipe. Make it in just minutes with Biscoff cookie butter flavor. It has less caffeine than most coffee beverages and fantastic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. 

Recipe for Cookie Butter Chai Latte

15. Honey Pumpkin Chai

One sip of this honey pumpkin chai will make every moment cozy. Make this coffeehouse-style beverage in 5 minutes at home! As an avid tea drinker, I want cafe vibes without coffee. And that’s what you get with this drink, and all without a machine. 

Recipe for Honey Pumpkin Chai

16. Pumpkin Chai Cold Foam 

You don't need to hit up Starbucks for this treat. This chai-spiced cold foam drink has all the warming flavors of the classic chai. And it plays well with the pumpkin and cold foam. Depending on the milk you choose, there may be nutty or buttery notes too.

Recipe for Pumpkin Chai Cold Foam 

17. Iced Chai Latte 

Make a simple iced chai latte at home with 5 easy ingredients. This beverage is healthier and well-balanced, with sweet and spicy tones. All you need is boiling water, a chai tea bag, chai spice, cashew milk, maple syrup, and ice. 

Recipe for Iced Chai Latte 

18. Chai Tea Latte 

When it’s cold outside and you want a hot chai tea, this is the recipe for you. It’s easy, tasty, cozy, creamy, and made without any complicated mixes. Just grab some milk (cow's or plant-based), chai tea, the sweetener of your choice, and chai spice.  

Recipe for Chai Tea Latte 

19. Apple Butter Chai Tea

Fall and winter are my favorite seasons because they mean it’s time for cozy drinks! This apple butter chai tea latte is perfect for autumn. It takes only 5 minutes to make, with earthy, sweet, and spicy ingredients. Includes 1 tablespoon of apple butter; for best results, use a handheld milk frother. 

Recipe for Apple Butter Chai Tea

Best For Fall

20. Baileys Coffee 

Bailey Irish coffee is great for brunch parties. This recipe calls for a splash of Irish cream liqueur, so serve to grown-ups only. No fancy equipment is needed either; just whisk the milk in a saucepan! Serve this spiked drink when celebrating holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day, or Christmas.

Recipe for Baileys Coffee 

21. Salted Caramel 

A creamy, sweet, and salty caramel macchiato latte tastes like heaven. Especially when you make the caramel sauce from scratch with butter, sugar, heavy cream, and salt. Then make the beverage base with milk, caramel, and 2 shots of espresso.

Recipe for Salted Caramel 

22. Lavender Fog 

Lavender London Fog is perfect for Mom's birthday. Treat her right with a creamy, frothy, and sweet tea with hints of lavender, citrus, and bergamot. You will need water, loose Earl Grey tea, dried culinary lavender flower buds, honey or sugar, pure vanilla extract, and whole milk. 

Recipe for Lavender Fog 

23. Mexican Spiced Mocha 

This Mexican hot chocolate-style coffee gives your taste buds a little kick. What makes it Mexican coffee, though? Well, that would be the combination of cinnamon and chili powder. Don’t knock it till you try it! 

Recipe for Mexican Spiced Mocha 

24. Hot Pumpkin Spice 

If you like your pumpkin spice latte hot, try this simple-to-make recipe. For best results, use whole milk, fresh pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and espresso. You can use an espresso machine or make it without one, and use instant! 

Recipe for Hot Pumpkin Spice 

25. Cafe Con Miel

Cafe con Miel is Spanish for coffee with honey. This at-home beverage recipe includes espresso, honey, whole milk, and ground cinnamon! It’s ready in 5 minutes and tastes amazing using a natural sweetener. 

Recipe for Cafe Con Miel

26. Cookie Butter Latte 

Cookie butter-flavored lattes are so good. I’m so glad I found out about them! This beverage is easy to make and doesn’t require special tools or a machine. With flavors like brown sugar, simple syrup, and chai tea concentrate, you know the results will be spectacular. 

Recipe for Cookie Butter Latte 

27. Pumpkin White Chocolate 

Pumpkin is a common coffee ingredient for Fall, but have you tried combining it with white chocolate? You can substitute Splenda for sugar to lighten the calories if you prefer. Start by melting the white chocolate in a pan, and add pumpkin, milk, coffee, and whipped cream! 

Recipe for Pumpkin White Chocolate 

28. Eggnog Latte

You can easily make this eggnog latte without a machine by heating the eggnog and milk in the microwave or in a pan. Then transfer hot milk to a sealable jar or even a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. This milk frothing method doesn’t last as long, but it’s still good! 

Recipe for Eggnog Latte

Best Served Cold

29. Iced Oat Milk 

Make an iced oat milk coffee quick and easy in less than 10 minutes. All you need is the oat milk along with espresso, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple-infused syrup. It’s perfect for a Fall brunch, especially when it’s not too cold yet. 

Recipe for Iced Oat Milk 

30. Oreo Iced Mocha 

If you really like a dessert-style latte, try an Oreo iced mocha. You won’t believe that it only needs 3 ingredients and 15 minutes of your time. That’s right, all you need is coffee, Oreos, and milk (plus the ice, so technically 4 ingredients). 

Recipe for Oreo Iced Mocha 

31. Coconut Milk Latte 

Creamy coconut milk really started growing on me a few years ago. Now it’s one of my favorite beverage ingredients. This coffee drink is rich, sweet, and lovely for breakfast or brunch. Made with espresso, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and frothed coconut milk.

Recipe for Coconut Milk Latte 

32. Iced Strawberry Latte 

Iced strawberry lattes are so pretty, delightful, dreamy, and creamy! If you’ve never added strawberries to your morning beverage, now is the time to try. It’s an icy treat with 7g of sugar + 50 calories per serving. 

Recipe for Iced Strawberry Latte 

33. Frozen Coffee Dunkin’s 

This Dunkin Donuts copycat frozen coffee latte recipe is fun and tasty. It’s also so easy to make with coffee ice cubes, homemade whipped cream, and caramel sauce. All you have to do is blend the ingredients and serve them up as a personal treat or enjoy with friends. 

Recipe for Frozen Coffee Dunkin’s 

34. Ice Blended Mocha 

Make this Mocha Coffee Punch without a machine! Many areas are still relatively warm at the beginning of Fall. That’s why these ice-blended mochas are still perfect for Autumn. All you need is International Delight Mocha Iced Coffee, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream. 

Recipe for Ice Blended Mocha 

35. Tiramisu Chocolate Latte 

Talk about a dessert-style coffee latte! This Tiramisu chocolate beverage is a spectacular treat. All you need is chilled coffee, whipped cream, sugar, white chocolate, mascarpone cheese, coffee ice cream, and milk chocolate for the topping.

Recipe for Tiramisu Chocolate Latte 

Extra Pretty Coffees

36. Pandan Latte 

How gorgeous is this Pandan Coffee? Pandan is a tropical plant native to South Asia with a grassy vanilla flavor and a hint of coconut. It’s absolutely lovely that this recipe takes 6 minutes flat, requires no special machine, and has 4 easy ingredients.

Recipe for Pandan Latte 

37. Gingerbread Latte 

Gingerbread is a popular flavor for the fall season. It’s particularly outstanding in coffee and drinks. Make this simple recipe at home in just 3 minutes. It is so delicious yet gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, and refined sugar-free.

Recipe for Gingerbread Latte 

38. Keto Pumpkin Spice 

Make a keto version of your favorite pumpkin spice latte with this homemade recipe that’s ready in five minutes. It tastes as if it came straight from a café. Pro tip: use heavy cream, fresh pumpkin purée, and monk fruit sweetener. 

Recipe for Keto Pumpkin Spice 

39. Maple Latte 

Your homemade latte will really stand out when you make maple the star of the show. With real maple syrup, no fancy equipment needed, and a cheap price tag, this will become your new favorite morning drink. Elevate your brunch gathering by serving this latte to friends, too. 

Recipe for Maple Latte 

40. Condensed Milk Latte 

Condensed milk is the perfect ingredient for a good coffee. It is thick, rich, creamy, and the perfect contrast to bitter coffee. For best results, use a French press coffee machine and serve in a tall glass. 

Recipe for Condensed Milk Latte 

41. Hibiscus Rose Latte

This hibiscus rose latte is amazing served hot or iced! You will adore the aromas, the honey drizzle, and the rose water. If you prefer a caffeine-free option that’s perfect for relaxation and wellness, try this tea beverage. 

Recipe for Hibiscus Rose Latte

42. Rose Milk Tea Latte

Rose-flavored milk tea lattes have a delicate flavor and are made with rose-infused milk. Choose your level of sweetness using infused honey, rose sugar, or rose simple syrup. Mix with your favorite plant-based milk, such as soy, coconut, oat, or almond milk. 

Recipe for Rose Milk Tea Latte

New Latte Recipes to Try

Since I first shared this list, a few new flavors have completely taken over the coffee world, so here are some fresh favorites to add to your rotation. I am keeping the round number at 42 above, so think of these as your bonus recipes.

Dubai Chocolate Latte

Inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar, this one swirls pistachio and chocolate into your espresso for a rich, nutty, totally indulgent treat. It has been all over social media, and one sip tells you why.

Recipe for Dubai Chocolate Latte

Olive Oil Latte (Oleato Copycat)

Starbucks made olive oil coffee famous with its Oleato line, and it is surprisingly silky. A spoon of good olive oil blended into your latte gives it a velvety texture you have to taste to believe.

Recipe for Olive Oil Latte (Oleato Copycat)

Black Sesame Latte

Nutty, toasty, and a gorgeous, dramatic gray, the black sesame latte is a favorite in Korean and Japanese cafes. It is as pretty as it is delicious.

Recipe for Black Sesame Latte

Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

One of the most searched coffee drinks of the last few years. Brown sugar, a hit of cinnamon, and creamy oat milk over shaken espresso make it smooth, lightly sweet, and dangerously easy to make.

Recipe for Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

Cardamom Latte

Warm, floral, and a little peppery, cardamom gives your latte a cozy Middle Eastern and Scandinavian twist. Perfect for anyone who loves a spiced coffee beyond pumpkin and chai.

Recipe for Cardamom Latte

Horchata Latte

Sweet cinnamon rice milk meets espresso in this creamy crowd-pleaser, served hot or iced. It tastes like a hug and is ideal for warm weather.

Recipe for Horchata Latte

What is needed to make lattes at home?

All you need to make a standard latte is steamed, frothed milk and hot espresso. So the easiest way to make one at home is by using a handheld milk frother and an espresso machine. However, you can easily substitute regular coffee or instant espresso, then steam the milk in a saucepan. 

Now you know how easy it is to make a latte at home with or without a machine! Plus, the flavor variations are endless. You can even ditch the espresso and make matcha or another tea-flavored one! 

Caffe Latte Frequently Asked Questions

42 is a lot, but now that you have the base cafe latte recipe down, you can invent even more of your own. Happy brewing!

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