Sweet, creamy, and just a little salty — this Salted Caramel Latte is the drink that makes any morning feel like a treat. Rich espresso, velvety steamed milk, buttery caramel sauce, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. It sounds fancy, but it comes together in your kitchen in under five minutes.

Once you make it at home, you’ll wonder why you ever paid $7 for one. Let’s get into it. 🤎

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What You’ll Need

• 2 shots of espresso (see our favorite Espresso Machines)
• ¾ cup milk of your choice (whole milk for creaminess, oat milk for a dairy-free twist)
• 1–2 tablespoons caramel sauce (check our Coffee Syrups & Extras picks)
• ⅛ teaspoon flaky sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Extra caramel drizzle + sea salt for topping

How to Make It

1. Brew 2 shots of espresso directly into your glass or mug.
2. Add 1–2 tablespoons of caramel sauce and vanilla extract. Stir to combine while the espresso is still hot.
3. Steam or froth your milk until silky and velvety.
4. Pour the steamed milk slowly over the espresso mixture.
5. Top with an extra drizzle of caramel sauce and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
6. Sip immediately and feel like you deserve everything. 🤎

Make It Your Own

This recipe is incredibly easy to customize — here’s how we love to switch it up:

• Extra creamy — use whole milk or add a splash of heavy cream
• Dairy-free — oat milk is our top pick, it froths beautifully
• Iced version — pour over ice instead of steaming the milk
• Spiced up — add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the espresso
• More sweetness — add an extra pump of caramel or try a flavored syrup from our Coffee Syrups page