• Pull 3 ristretto espresso shots into a heat-proof cup.
• Stir in honey syrup.
• Steam and froth milk until silky with a very thin cap.
• If using a steam wand:

  1) Add milk to a small pitcher (can do in two 6 oz batches if necessary)

  2) Purge the steam wand: open steam for 1–2 seconds until you get a dry, steady steam, so no condensation gets in the milk while steaming.

  3) Put the tip of the wand so it's just touching the surface of the milk and turn on steam for one quick hiss, about ½ second (stretch). Lower the tip just under the surface and keep a small whirlpool going until the milk hits 135–138 degrees F (or the pitcher feels hot but you can still hold it for ~3 seconds).

  4) Turn off steam. Tap pitcher once, swirl 8-10 seconds (polishing), until the surface looks shiny like wet paint.

  5) If doing two batches: pour batch 1 into the espresso until the mug is ½-2/3 full (reserve 1-2 teaspoon glossy foam for the dot) and repeat steps 1–4 with another 6 oz milk, and pour. Start pouring a bit higher to mix, lower the spout to keep the cap very thin (about 2–4 mm), and pause 1 second in the center for the dot.
• If using a countertop frother (can do in two 6 oz batches if necessary):

  1) Set foam level on frother to low/“latte” setting and temp to 135–140 degrees F.

  2) Stop frothing 5-10 seconds early if you see big bubbles forming.

  3) Pour milk into a pitcher, tap once and swirl 8-10 seconds to polish. If doing two batches, repeat with second batch and combine in pitcher, swirl 3-5 seconds and pour.

  4) Pour milk into espresso from a little higher to mix, then lower the spout for cap and pause 1 second in the center to leave a tiny white dot. If the dot won’t pop, spoon 1–2 teaspoon of the glossiest foam to the center.

Honey Syrup

• Put water and honey in a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer over low heat and let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, until syrup has thickened.
• Remove from heat and pour into a heat-proof bowl or mason jar. Place bowl or jar in fridge to cool completely before using.