Pistachio Milk Latte Café (Printable)

Indulge in a creamy pistachio milk latte with espresso, promising a fragrant, nutty twist and café-style comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pistachio Milk

01 - 1 cup raw, unsalted pistachios
02 - 3 cups filtered water
03 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, optional
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch sea salt

→ Latte

06 - 2 shots (approximately 2 ounces) espresso or strong brewed coffee
07 - 1 1/2 cups homemade pistachio milk
08 - 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener of choice, optional
09 - Crushed pistachios for garnish, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine pistachios and water in a bowl. Allow to soak overnight or for at least 6 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
02 - Transfer soaked pistachios to a blender. Add 3 cups filtered water, vanilla extract, maple syrup or honey, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Pour mixture through a nut milk bag or fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, separating the liquid from the solids. Discard or reserve the solids for baking.
04 - Pour pistachio milk into a saucepan. Warm gently over medium heat, whisking continuously until hot but not boiling. Add sweetener if desired.
05 - Brew espresso or strong coffee using an espresso machine or coffee maker.
06 - Divide hot pistachio milk between cups, reserving some froth. Add espresso to each cup and stir gently to combine.
07 - Spoon reserved froth on top. Garnish with crushed pistachios if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Uses whole pistachios for a natural flavor
  • Dairy free and gluten free
  • Ready in twenty minutes after soaking
  • Customizable sweetness and richness
  • No weird additives or processed milks
02 -
  • Rich in healthy fats and vitamins from pistachios
  • Caffeine lift without dairy
  • Stays fresh up to three days in the fridge
03 -
  • Always soak pistachios fully or your final milk will taste chalky
  • Strain twice for ultra smooth texture if you want café level results
  • Warming the pistachio milk gently over low heat keeps its natural flavors intact while maintaining creamy froth

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