Moka Pot Latte (Iced)
A Moka Pot is a money + space-saving way to make delicious lattes at home. While a moka pot doesn’t make true espresso, it’s as close as you can get without an espresso machine.
As I continue on my coffee journey in life, ever trying to make better coffee at home, I have graduated from super strong french press coffee to make “shots” to a Moka pot! And I’ve been loving it. This post will show you how to make an iced latte you will be excited to drink. Let’s make one!
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Ingredient notes
- whole coffee beans – I prefer dark or medium roast when I use the moka pot, but I encourage you to experiment to find what you like. This stumptown roast has been my favorite.
- milk – 2% milk is my go to. Whole milk is standard in lattes, but I find 2% to be the best balance for coffee strength and creaminess. Oat milk is a great plant-based option for a creamy latte.
- maple syrup – maple syrup or honey are my go-to’s. I also love adding a splash on vanilla extract and pinch of sea salt. SO GOOD.
- ice – use lots of ice, especially since you will be adding hot coffee to the latte.
How to make a latte in a moka pot
Start by grinding your coffee beans. While an espresso machine requires a fine grind, the moka pot needs a slightly coarser grind. Medium-fine is what you’re going for. Fill the funnel with grounds and level it off.
Next, fill the base of the moka pot about half-way (I just eyeball it), with hot water and drop the funnel into the base.
NOTE: Because we are making an iced drink, we use less water while brewing to offset ice melting and watering down the latte.
Screw on the top, (use a towel to hold the bottom because it will be hot) and place over medium-low heat. You don’t want the flames going up over the sides of the pot.
I like to open the lid soon after putting the moka pot on the stove so I can see as soon as coffee starts to flow into the top portion.
Once you see the coffee start flowing, don’t walk away! Watch it closely and as soon as it starts to thin out and sputters remove from the heat and pour into a small jar or measuring cup.
Now its time to make your latte!
Fill a glass all the way to the top with ice (I’m using 18 oz glasses here). Then fill it about halfway with milk. Add a drizzle of maple syrup. Then pour in your shot!
Note: as I mentioned above, I also love using honey. If you use honey, you’ll want to add it directly to the hot coffee before pouring over the milk instead. The honey will get too chilled and will clump if you add it over the milk + ice.
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PrintMoka Pot Latte (Iced)
A moka pot is an easy, economical way to get that espresso taste at home without an actual espresso machine. Try my favorite way with little maple syrup and 2 % milk and you’re set!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp whole bean coffee, dark or medium roast
- hot water
- maple syrup
- 2 % milk
- iced
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine coarseness.
- Fill base of moka pot halfway to the nozzle with hot water.
- Fill the funnel with coffee grounds and level off. Insert into the base of the moka pot.
- Hold the base with a towel (it will be hot) and screw on the lid.
- Place the moka pot on the stove over low heat. Leave the lid open so you can see when the coffee begins to flow into the top portion. As soon as it does, watch it! Wait till it just starts to turn into a thin-looking foam. Or if you feel unsure what I am taking about here, the second it stops and sputters, remove it. You eventually get the feel for it. This is extra caution is to prevent over-brewing and thus a more bitter tasting coffee.
- Once brewed, pour the coffee into a small heat–proof container or jar.
- Fill an 18 oz glass with ice. Then pour in milk to about halfway. Drizzle some maple syrup over the ice. Then drop the shot in.
- Enjoy!
Notes
To use honey – I also love using honey. If you decide to do so, just add the honey to the hot coffee and stir until incorporated before adding to the milk & ice.
Other delicious additions – I also love adding a splash of vanilla and a pinch of sea salt. Seriously so good and my cheat way to get the taste of my maple sea salt creamer.