At its heart, a latte starts with a double shot of espresso. This isn’t just any coffee—it’s a tiny, intense powerhouse of flavor, made by forcing hot water through finely-ground beans under pressure. Think of it as the punchy lead singer of a band.
Without that concentrated shot, your latte would just be warm milk—and nobody orders that. This espresso gives the drink its bold backbone, balancing out all that creamy goodness later. It’s the difference between a whisper and a statement.
