# What You Need:
→ 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 sweetener of choice, optional
09 - Crushed pistachios, for garnish, optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the pistachios in a bowl and cover them with water. Allow to 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. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
03 - Pour the blended mixture through a nut milk bag or fine mesh sieve into a pitcher. Discard the solids or reserve for baking purposes.
04 - Transfer the pistachio milk to a saucepan and heat gently over medium-low, whisking until hot but not boiling. Sweeten to taste, if desired.
05 - Prepare espresso or strong brewed coffee using preferred method.
06 - Pour hot pistachio milk into two cups, reserving some froth. Add one shot of espresso to each cup and stir gently to combine.
07 - Spoon reserved pistachio milk froth over each latte and garnish with crushed pistachios if desired. Serve immediately.