You can make a rich, café-style caramel latte at home with NESCAFÉ instant coffee. You don't need an espresso machine. Start by dissolving instant coffee in a small amount of hot water to create a strong coffee concentrate, then combine it with hot, frothed milk and caramel syrup for a sweet, creamy drink similar to a coffee-shop caramel latte.
A traditional latte is espresso plus steamed milk with a thin layer of foam. This recipe mimics that by using NESCAFÉ as an espresso-like base. The concentrated coffee stands up to the milk and caramel without tasting thin or watery, and it provides a latte-like texture and flavor in about three minutes.
You don't need any special equipment. A mug, a spoon, and a microwave or saucepan will do. For frothed milk, a handheld frother works best, but a whisk, French press, or even a mason jar will work. Below you'll find the full step-by-step recipe, the best instant coffee-to-water ratio for a strong caramel latte, how to froth milk without a machine, and an iced caramel latte variation for warmer days.
