The original Spanish Latte is called cafe con leche, meaning “coffee with milk.” Cafe con leche combines equal parts of strong coffee and scalded milk, usually with a sweetener.
A Spanish Latte is uniquely creamy because of the 1:1 ratio of milk and coffee. Milk decreases the bitterness of the espresso. And when it’s scalded, the lactose provides a natural sweetness.
The Spanish latte has a really creamy and sweet texture to it. The sweetness comes from the added sugar, (which you can add more or less of depending on your preferences!)
If you’re looking for a traditional Spanish Latte, they’re widely available. In most third-wave coffee shops, you can look for the name “cafe con leche” or “cafe au lait,” which is the French equivalent.