Artificial Food Coloring Free Iced Latte
Café drinks are one of those sneaky sources of artificial dyes — flavored syrups, bottled cold brews, and pre-made concentrates often contain colorants you'd never expect in your morning cup. This version keeps things beautifully clean with just four real ingredients: espresso, whole milk, ice, and an optional touch of simple syrup. The result is a smooth, creamy, coffeehouse-quality drink that you can pull together at home without a second thought about what's actually in it. Pouring the espresso slowly over the milk creates that gorgeous layered effect before you stir, so it looks just as good as anything you'd order at a counter. The simple syrup is easy to make yourself with just sugar and water, keeping full control in your hands. It's the kind of everyday luxury that proves you really don't need anything artificial to make something feel indulgent.
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1 serving
- 2 shots (2 oz) espresso
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1–2 tsp simple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Brew 2 shots of espresso using an espresso machine or stovetop moka pot and let them cool for 1–2 minutes until no longer steaming.
- 2
Fill a tall glass with the ice cubes.
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