How to Make a Latte at Home Without an Espresso Machine

Making your lattes at home will save you good money.

Why go out for a latte when you can make your own? Alex Lepe/TCA

We love our iced coffee in the summer, but fall and winter belong to the latte, which is usually made with espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. We love to sit inside on a chilly day with a hot, frothy latte or cappuccino, but a latte shouldn’t just be a coffee shop treat. Even without an espresso machine, a milk frother, or other toys of the trade, you can make a pretty decent latte at home—and yes, it will have a beautiful cap of foam.

Here’s how we do it when we want a latte at home, to sip in the morning, or with a visiting friend.

Why You’ll Love It

You don’t need an espresso machine. All you need is an espresso or strongly brewed coffee and a frothy milk, which is easy to make in the microwave.