Latte with espresso and espresso with espresso. In latte, espresso is a coffee making method using high pressure and short time extraction. It is famous for its rich and concentrated taste and rich caffeine content. When making a latte, you will brew a cup of espresso first, and then add the same amount of steamed milk and a small piece of foamed milk. Latte coffee is a coffee drink that combines espresso with steamed milk. Its taste is softer, while retaining the flavor and characteristics of espresso.