Iced Caramel Latte

A café favourite, reinvented for takeaway.

Rich espresso, chilled milk and smooth caramel come together in a beautifully layered iced latte. Served in Can Café's 250ml clear PET can, it's a premium-looking takeaway coffee that customers can enjoy on the go.

Recipe details

• Yield: 1 × 250ml drink

• Preparation time: Approximately 5 minutes

• Equipment: Espresso machine, measuring jug, ice and Can Café 250ml PET can with compatible lid

Ingredients

• 30ml freshly brewed espresso, cooled

• 150ml chilled milk of choice

• 15ml caramel syrup

• 30–40g ice cubes (adjust to fit)

• Optional: caramel drizzle for presentation

Method

1. Brew a double espresso (approximately 30ml) and allow it to cool.

2. Add the caramel syrup to the bottom of a clean 250ml PET can.

3. Slowly pour in the chilled milk.

4. Add the ice cubes, ensuring there is sufficient space for the espresso, lid and sealing process.

5. Slowly pour the cooled espresso over the ice to create attractive coffee and milk layers.

6. Seal using your Can Café PET can sealing machine and the correct compatible lid, following the equipment and packaging instructions.

7. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Café presentation tip

For a premium finish, drizzle a small amount of caramel around the inside of the can before adding the milk. The clear PET packaging makes the coffee layers part of the product's appeal.

Make it your own: Try vanilla syrup, oat milk or a salted caramel variation.

Create it with Can Café

Turn everyday café favourites into exciting takeaway products using Can Café's professional PET can sealing machines, clear cans and compatible lids.

Explore our 250ml PET cans and apply for VIP trade pricing at www.cancafe.nz.

Food safety: Use hygienic preparation practices, keep milk-based drinks refrigerated and establish an appropriate safe-use-by period. Sealing does not make the drink shelf-stable.