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A smooth pistachio milk drink crowned with whipped cold foam and a touch of chopped nuts.

# What You Need:

→ Pistachio Latte

01 - 1 shot (1 fl oz) espresso or 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
02 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) pistachio milk (store-bought or homemade)
03 - 1 tablespoon pistachio syrup (or to taste)
04 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Cold Foam

05 - 1/4 cup (2 fl oz) cold heavy cream
06 - 1 tablespoon milk (dairy or non-dairy)
07 - 1 teaspoon powdered sugar or simple syrup

→ Garnish

08 - 1 teaspoon chopped pistachios (optional)

# How to Cook:

01 - Brew 1 shot of espresso or 1/4 cup of strong coffee and set aside.
02 - Heat pistachio milk until hot but not boiling. Stir in pistachio syrup and vanilla extract if using. Froth using a milk frother or whisk vigorously.
03 - Pour espresso into a large mug or glass. Add the frothed pistachio milk over the coffee.
04 - In a small bowl, combine cold heavy cream, milk, and powdered sugar. Whip with a handheld frother or whisk until thick but still pourable, about 30–45 seconds.
05 - Gently spoon or pour the cold foam over the latte.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped pistachios if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent enough to feel like a treat, yet comes together in the time it takes to brew coffee.
  • The cold foam adds restaurant-quality elegance without requiring any special equipment you don't already have.
  • Pistachio has this quiet sophistication that somehow makes an ordinary Tuesday feel a little bit special.
02 -
  • The cold foam will sink if you're not gentle; think of it as a crown that needs a light hand, not a plunge.
  • Overwhipping the cream turns it grainy; stop the moment it thickens, even if you think you need to keep going—it will break otherwise.
03 -
  • Make your pistachio milk the night before if you're going the homemade route; it frees up your morning and tastes even better after sitting overnight.
  • Keep your cream and milk ice-cold straight from the fridge—warm cream won't foam no matter how hard you try, and learning this lesson once is enough.
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