Who says coffee at home has to be boring? Brighten your morning coffee with an easy homemade blueberry latte you can sip hot or pour over ice with blueberry cold foam, depending on your mood.
Key Ingredients
- Blueberry Cold Foam (For an Iced Blueberry Latte): Whisk or froth together heavy cream, blueberry simple syrup, and a splash of vanilla extract until it’s light and airy, then spoon it over your iced coffee.
- Espresso: Pull two espresso shots (2 ounces) or mix two teaspoons of instant espresso with two ounces of hot water.
- Blueberry Simple Syrup: I like using my homemade blueberry simple syrup made with fresh blueberries, sugar (honey, agave, maple syrup, or monk fruit), water, and a dash of vanilla extract. For convenience, use store-bought blueberry syrup or stir in a spoonful of blueberry jam or blueberry compote to give your coffee a subtle blueberry flavor.
- Sweetener: Feel free to sweeten your coffee with honey, agave, maple syrup, or brown sugar according to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest latte, or swap in a non-dairy milk like unsweetened oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk.
Homemade Blueberry Syrup
If you don’t have blueberry syrup, you can make your own by simmering fresh blueberries with sugar and water before stirring in a splash of vanilla extract.
Combine the blueberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and use an immersion blender to process until smooth. Pour the blueberry mixture through a mesh strainer into an airtight container or glass jar.
This recipe makes one cup of syrup; store it in the refrigerator for one month.
Additions and Substitutions
- Make it stronger. Add an extra shot of espresso.
- No espresso? Just brew ½ cup of strong coffee, instant coffee, or cold brew concentrate if you don’t have an espresso machine.
Equipment
- Brew the Espresso. Use an espresso machine for a classic latte, or brew the espresso in a moka pot. An AeroPress or French press will make strong coffee. And the quickest option? Just stir instant espresso powder into hot water.
- Steam the Milk. Froth the steamed milk with a steam wand, automatic frother, or handheld frother. If you’re in a pinch, shake the warm milk in a jar with a lid, and you’re good to go.
How to Make a Blueberry Latte At Home
The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Prepare the Blueberry Cold Foam
Step 1: Combine heavy cream, blueberry simple syrup, and vanilla extract in a glass jar. Submerge a handheld milk frother and whip for 15–30 seconds, or until light and airy with soft peaks.
Hot Latte
Step 1: Brew the espresso directly into your mug, or dissolve 2 teaspoons of instant espresso in 2 ounces of hot water. Then, stir in the blueberry simple syrup and your choice of sweetener, as needed.
Step 2: Steam and froth the milk, or heat the milk separately in the microwave or on the stovetop, and froth with a milk frother or whisk.
Step 3: Pour the steamed milk over the espresso. For a classic latte finish, hold back the foam with a spoon, then spoon a dollop of the frothy milk and serve while hot.
Iced Latte
Step 1: Brew the espresso directly into your glass, or dissolve 2 teaspoons of instant espresso in 2 ounces of hot water. Stir in the blueberry simple syrup and your choice of sweetener, as needed.
Step 2: Pour the milk into a glass, add the blueberry-flavored espresso, and a scoop of ice.
Step 3: Gently spoon or pour the blueberry cold foam over your iced latte, and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Use the right milk. Whole milk makes the creamiest, classic latte, but you can’t go wrong with oat milk for a dairy-free alternative. Almond and soy milk are a great option since they froth well.
- Froth the milk. (For Hot Lattes) Warm the milk to about 150°F (65°C), then froth it with a handheld frother, steam wand, French press (pump the plunger quickly), automatic frother, or whisk until foamy.
- Order matters. Start with freshly brewed espresso, then stir in any syrups, sweeteners, or spices so they dissolve evenly. Pour in the steamed milk, holding back the foam with a spoon, then finish with a layer of froth on top.
Whip up this easy blueberry latte recipe, and serve it with one of your morning favorites!
Serving Suggestions
Make a blueberry latte hot or iced with fresh blueberry syrup, espresso, and milk for the ultimate coffee shop treat at home. Pair it with baked goods like lemon loaf, Amish zucchini bread, a warm blueberry muffin, or a buttery croissant. It also makes a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up alongside a light snack.
What To Do With Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftover blueberry syrup in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Brew fresh espresso whenever you’re ready to enjoy a latte.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a blueberry latte taste like?
The homemade blueberry syrup adds a slightly floral taste to the coffee, but it’s not overpowering. It’s similar to enjoying a blueberry muffin with a latte, without blending it into the drink.
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Blueberry Latte
- 2 Glass Jars
- Drinking Glass or Mug
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon blueberry simple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 shots (2 ounces) espresso, or 2 teaspoons instant espresso and 2-4 ounces of hot water
- 2 tablespoons blueberry simple syrup
- 1 cup (6 ounces) milk
- Combine heavy cream, blueberry simple syrup, and vanilla extract in a glass jar. Submerge a handheld milk frother and whip for 15–30 seconds, or until light and airy with soft peaks.
- Brew the espresso directly into your mug, or dissolve 2 teaspoons of instant espresso in 2 ounces of hot water. Then, stir in the blueberry simple syrup and your choice of sweetener, as needed.
- Steam and froth the milk, or heat the milk separately in the microwave or on the stovetop, and froth with a milk frother or whisk.
- Pour the steamed milk over the espresso. For a classic latte finish, hold back the foam with a spoon, then spoon a dollop of the frothy milk and serve while hot.
- Brew the espresso directly into your glass, or dissolve 2 teaspoons of instant espresso in 2 ounces of hot water. Stir in the blueberry simple syrup and your choice of sweetener, as needed.
- Pour the milk into a glass, add the blueberry-flavored espresso, and a scoop of ice.
- Gently spoon or pour the blueberry cold foam over your iced latte, and enjoy!
- Use the right milk. Whole milk makes the creamiest, classic latte, but you can’t go wrong with oat milk for a dairy-free alternative. Almond and soy milk are a great option since they froth well.
- Froth the milk. (For Hot Lattes) Warm the milk to about 150°F (65°C), then froth it with a handheld frother, steam wand, French press (pump the plunger quickly), automatic frother, or whisk until foamy.
- Order matters. Start with freshly brewed espresso, then stir in any syrups, sweeteners, or spices so they dissolve evenly. Pour in the steamed milk, holding back the foam with a spoon, then finish with a layer of froth on top.