Why Is It Called a Café Latte, Not a Coffee Latte? - 왜 커피라테가 아니라 카페라테라고 부를까?
This morning, I suddenly became curious about the name of my favorite coffee drink. Why do we call it a café latte instead of a coffee latte ? I am 60 years old, and I have enjoyed café lattes for many years. But somehow, I had never really thought about the name! Whenever I go golfing, I often make a café latte at home and put it in my thermal mug. Sometimes, I stop at a café on the way to the golf course and get one to go. It has been part of my golfing routine for a long time. And today, on a rainy morning, this simple question suddenly came to mind. Why café latte, not coffee latte? So, I looked it up. The original name is Italian: caffè latte . In Italian, caffè means coffee, and latte means milk. Together, they mean coffee with milk. In English-speaking countries, people often call it a latte for short. You may also see café latte on café menus. Now I understand why! It is funny that I have enjoyed this drink for so many years without wondering about its name. And here I am,...