Latte (café latte)

A double espresso shot with 200–240 ml of steamed milk and a thin layer of foam, usually served in a clear glass. Higher milk-to-coffee ratio than a flat white; less foam than a cappuccino.

Why it matters — On Australian menus, lattes are the milky end of the espresso spectrum — milder, longer, often the choice for customers who want coffee character without intensity.

Good to know

• Served in a glass in Australia, more often a cup overseas.
• The microfoam should be glossy and integrated — not a separate foam layer on top.