Breve Latte, latte breve, caffè breve, or sometimes just Breve. The consistent factors are what this classic coffee drink is made of. Breves are made from espresso and steamed half & half.
The name Breve is derived from the Italian word "brevi", which means "short". Breves are traditionally ordered in smaller amounts like you’d see at higher end coffee shops and cappuccinos (8oz).
Merging the accentuated espresso taste with the rich and creamy-ness of the half & half makes for a much more decadent coffee drink.
Set aside the half & half that you will use for steaming or frothing. Also get ready to pull shots of espresso as you normally would with your home set up.
Steam or Froth the Half & Half If you are using a frother, you’ll notice that the frother is a little bit different with half & half than it is with your standard milk. It’s not going to froth as easily.
Pull your shots and combine. Once pulled, you combine the steamed half & half with the espresso just like you would a latte. Enjoy!