It purely depends on what type of latte you prefer. If you love a strong, pungent flavor with a creamy, milky latte add two shots of espresso. On the other hand, if you prefer a rich, creamy latte flavor, add one espresso shot.
Typically, a latte drink adds one espresso shot and double the volume of milk, topped with foamed milk. This latte tastes creamy and sweet with a slight intensity of espresso.
Two shots of espresso in latte is still preferred the one who adorates bitter and intense taste with steamed and foamed milk.
Check the recipe for Biscoff latte.
Why should add one or two espresso shots in a latte?
The important point is the level of caffeine in one or two espresso shots. Anyone who prefers or has no issue with high caffeine can go for double espresso shots in a latte glass.
A single cup of espresso consists of 63 mg of caffeine. So a double shot of espresso contains 126 mg of caffeine. A double-shot espresso is also called doppio. You can ask Barista to prepare a latte glass with a doppio espresso.
One or two shots of espresso in a latte make a perfect blend of taste, aroma, and texture. A robust highly concentrated espresso combines perfectly well with steamed and foamed milk.
Is the latte hot or cold check in detail.
How much espresso is enough for the day?
According to the FDA, a healthy individual can consume up to 400 gm of caffeine a day. It means a three-glass latte with two shots of espresso is the recommendation of the US Food and Drugs Administration.
However, one glass latte is enough since it contains high calories. You can add one or two shots of espresso according to your craving.
How much espresso and milk in a latte glass?
A latte usually has an 8 oz. glass size. The ingredients of the latte are espresso, steamed, and foamed milk.
- Espresso
A 30 ml or one shot of espresso.
- Steamed milk
An 8 oz. glass comes with around 200 to 240 ml of steamed milk.
- Foamed milk
Topped with a thin layer of about 1cm of foamed milk.
How many shots of espresso in a 12 oz. latte?
Also, you can brew a large-size latte. A large 12 oz. size latte adds two espresso shots.
- A 12 oz. size of glass makes a large glass of latte
- Add two espresso shots
- Add around 300 ml of steamed milk
- Top it with a thick layer of foamed milk
How many shots of espresso in a latte at Starbucks
Starbucks latte has a trademark taste and aroma with aesthetic texture. At Starbucks, a latte drink is available in four different size glasses. It adds one two or three shots of express in a latte.
However, you can Barista for a customized latte by adding espresso shots and other flavors of your choice.
Short 8 oz.
This small glass comes with one espresso shot, steamed milk, and foamed milk.
Tall 12 oz.
One shot of expresso and more steamed & foamed milk.
16 oz.
It also adds one shot of espresso unless you ask the Barista to add two shots.
Venti 20 oz.
This large glass comes with two espresso shots and more milk.
Check the difference between a latte, cold brew, and shaken espresso.
Final thoughts
I prefer a strong latte drink, so I usually add one ristretto instead of an espresso shot. A ristretto is the smallest shot of espresso but it is more concentrated and bitter.
However, it depends on how much caffeine you like. A single shot of espresso should be enough for a beginner in the coffee world. And can add more gradually with time.
