How to Make a Soy Vanilla Latte

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Froth the milk.

   To make a creamy soy latte, the best idea is to froth the milk first, before doing anything else.
   
   This allows the milk to settle and the froth to rise to the top of the jug, creating a nicer pour.
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   Step 2: Pour 250mls of soy milk (any brand) into the stainless steel milk jug.

   , Lift the jug up until the steamer is sitting just under the top level of the milk. ,, This means that the air is getting sucked into the milk and slowly causing it to become light and frothy. , This helps monitor the temperature of the milk.
   
   Keep your hand lightly resting under the jug until you feel it is warming up. , When it is starting to become quite hot and you can no longer keep your hand under the jug, turn the steamer off. , It should read between 65–75 °C (149–167 °F).
   
   The recommended (perfect) temperature for the milk to be is 70 °C (158 °F), but within the stated range is fine.
   
   Anything hotter than 75 and the milk will smell and taste burnt.
   
   This is NOT a good sign. , If the milk is not at the recommended temperature, you will have to repeat this process with a new jug of soy.
   
   You cannot reheat the milk otherwise it will become too hot, or burnt.
   
   Frothing soy milk takes a LOT of practice, so don't be surprised if you can't get it on your first go! , Then it will settle and give time to allow the froth to flatten. ,, You will only need enough so it covers the bottom of the glass.
   
   Around 1-2 teaspoons should be suffice.
   
   That is usually up to the customer though, depending how sweet they want their coffee. ,,,,,,!
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   Step 3: Hold the jug firmly in one hand and place it under the steamer on the coffee machine.

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   Step 4: Turn the steamer on continuously until it is nearly at full strength

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   Step 5: and allow the milk to swirl in a circular motion in the jug.

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   Step 6: Keep the jug level

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   Step 7: and watch the milk as it starts to rise.

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   Step 8: Place your free hand lightly under the bottom of the jug

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   Step 9: and continuously tap it.

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    Step 10: Turn off the steamer.

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    Step 11: Rest the jug on the bench

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    Step 12: and use the thermometer to check the milks temperature.

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    Step 13: Repeat.

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    Step 14: Let the milk sit in the jug

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    Step 15: while you continue the next steps.

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    Step 16: Turn the coffee grinder on and let the beans grind for a couple of minutes.

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    Step 17: While this is happening

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    Step 18: pour the vanilla syrup into the tall latte glass.

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    Step 19: Fill the double-shot coffee basket with coffee from the grinder and pack it in firmly with the flat side of the coffee tamper.

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    Step 20: Use the automatic buttons on the espresso machine to pour a double shot of coffee into a tulip cup.

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    Step 21: You are now ready to combine your ingredients and make your coffee.

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    Step 22: Pour the double shot into the latte glass that has the vanilla syrup in it.

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    Step 23: Swirl the soy milk around in the jug

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    Step 24: and use a dessert spoon to direct the milk into the glass.

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    Step 25: Serve on a saucer!

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