Why is it called cafe latte?
The reason a lot of coffees worldwide have Italian names is probably the same reason a lot of bars have Irish names. It’s what we’re good at! The Caffè Latte/Latte probably evolved along the same lines as the café au lait and café con leche of France and Spain. And they all mean the same thing: coffee and/with milk. The term is derived from the Italian “caffè e latte,” meaning – not surprisingly – “coffee and milk. But “coffee and milk” doesn’t begin to do justice to a well-made latte. To begin with, a latte isn’t made with what Americans think of as coffee – it’s made with espresso.Whilst lattes are free of added sugar, they still contain hidden sugars in the milk, amounting to 18 grams of milk sugar per 16 ounces, (220 ml). Using other milk supplements such as soy, almond or coconut milk will give you that same delicious milky smoothness.The nationwide average for lattes is $5. Here’s a breakdown of average regular coffee, cold brew and latte prices by state.Lattes do tend to be higher in dairy than the other options, meaning it’s often the highest in fat and calories” says Querido. But if made with fat-free or 1% milk and only a small amount of sugar, lattes can actually be better for your heart than a regular coffee with cream and sugar.