# Components:
→ Pistachio Milk
01 - 1 cup raw, unsalted pistachios
02 - 3 cups filtered water
03 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Latte
06 - 2 shots (about 2 fluid ounces) espresso or strong brewed coffee
07 - 1 1/2 cups homemade pistachio milk
08 - 1 tablespoon sugar or preferred sweetener (optional)
09 - Crushed pistachios, for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place pistachios in water and soak overnight or for at least 6 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
02 - Combine soaked pistachios, filtered water, vanilla extract, maple syrup or honey, and sea salt in a blender. Process until smooth.
03 - Pour the blended mixture through a nut milk bag or fine mesh sieve into a pitcher. Discard solids or reserve for baking.
04 - Warm pistachio milk gently in a saucepan, whisking until hot but not boiling. Sweeten to taste if desired.
05 - Brew espresso or strong coffee using your preferred method.
06 - Pour hot pistachio milk into cups, reserving some froth. Add espresso and stir gently to combine.
07 - Top each cup with reserved froth and garnish with crushed pistachios if desired. Serve immediately.
