Salted Caramel Iced Latte
Gooey caramel syrup and flaky sea salt dissolved in a hot double shot, poured over iced milk and capped with a salted sweet cold foam.
Calibrated with precision kitchen ratios to bring third-wave cafe balance to your home machine—balancing clean extraction clarity against luxurious dairy texture.
Viral drink concept discovered on TikTok.
DECODED TEST KITCHEN // VERDICT
Evaluated by Decoded Test Kitchen on 2026-09-17
“Vertuo single Altissio or Chiaro provides ideal roast density.”
Recalibrates coffee base, pod/puck dose, and steps below for your counter machine.
Scaled Ingredients
Step-by-Step Procedure
Add ice and salted caramel syrup to a tall glass.
Brew Double Espresso Chiaro (or two single shots) directly over the ice to rapidly chill.
Pour cold milk over the espresso and stir gently.
Finish with a drizzle of caramel sauce over the crema foam.
Pantry shortcut: 2.5 oz Chobani Caramel Macchiato or Sweet Cream creamer can replace both the milk and caramel syrup. Add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top to cut through the sweetness.
*Estimates from standard package labels and USDA reference values. Actual caffeine varies by bean, roast and extraction.
Build Your Coffee Bar
Recommended gear & pantry essentials for this drink
Roaster / Pod Pairing
A bold Cometeer roast or Nespresso capsule to match this build
Glassware Spec
Coupe, Collins, or heat-resistant highball for optimal visual layers
Texture & Aeration
Handheld microfrother or cobbler shaker for rich dense foam
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Longevity Brand (Ông Thọ) or Eagle Brand full-fat dairy