The rose latte takes inspiration from Turkish and Persian rose water, used in Ottoman pastries for centuries. Coffee shops in Istanbul and Dubai reinvented it as a luxury floral latte. Its romantic aesthetic made it viral at weddings and brunches on Instagram.
Mediterranean
rose latte
Rose latte con agua de rosas, espresso y petalos comestibles.
- Türkiye
- Starter
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
1
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 170 kcal
- Protein 7 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 20 g
- Fat 6 g
- Sodium 105 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Rose latte is a Turkish preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 15 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 5 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 30 ml of espresso.
- Have ready: 250 ml of whole milk.
- Have ready: 2 teaspoons of edible rose water.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar.
- Have ready: 1 pinch of salt.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Heat milk with optional cardamom without boiling; remove from heat
Heat milk with optional cardamom without boiling; remove from heat.
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Add rose water
Add rose water, icing sugar, vanilla and salt; beat until integrated. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Froth pink milk with a whisk or French press
Froth pink milk with a hand mixer or French press.
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Prepare intense espresso in a large cup or glass glass
Prepare intense espresso in a large cup or glass glass.
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Pour rose milk over espresso creating smooth layers
Pour rose milk over espresso creating smooth layers.
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Decorate with edible rose petals and minimal white cocoa
Decorate with edible rose petals and minimal white cocoa.
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Serve hot as an aromatic drink or cold over ice.
Serve hot as an aromatic drink or cold over ice.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with black tea and coconut milk.
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