Pistachio Lattes Are Trending Heres How To Make One

Like most people, I stick to the classics when it comes to my coffee routine, whipping up a plain Americano or a freshly brewed espresso with a splash of milk. Who has time for anything ?

But on the occasions when I have a leisurely morning, I often feel like getting creative with my coffee, craving a drink closer to a Starbucks-style latte. And some of the best easy yet creative coffee inspiration comes from TikTok.

Just like viral restaurant dishes and dinner ideas, coffee drinks have become big on social media, with thousands of creators sharing the caffeinated beverages they like to make — and how to recreate them.

Considering the sheer number of coffee-focused clips on TikTok and Instagram, it isn’t surprising that many videos feature one of the trendiest flavors of the past year: pistachio. This mildly sweet, buttery nut has never been popular than it is now, likely thanks to the Dubai chocolate craze that kicked into overdrive in 2024. And as pistachio has pervaded coffee culture too, creators have shared how you can easily infuse it into your morning beverage.

Social media’s favorite ways to infuse pistachio flavor into lattes

If you want to add nutty pistachio notes to your coffee, there are several strategies you can employ. The most common method you’ll see online is pistachio cream, a sweetened pistachio spread that falls somewhere between Nutella and a true nut butter. Most pistachio creams tend to be pretty pricey, but there are affordable options, like Trader Joe’s new pistachio creamwhich rings in at just $6.50 per jar.

When picking a pistachio cream, make sure pistachios are the first ingredient listed on the label. If they aren’t, the spread is probably sugar than pistachio.

To whip up a pistachio latte, simply brew a shot of espresso directly over a tablespoon or two of pistachio cream. The hot espresso will help incorporate the nutty spread; just stir the two together, then combine with your choice of milk.

If desired, you can also decorate the interior sides of a glass with streaks of pistachio cream. This won’t add much flavor — it’s difficult to incorporate a nut butter or pistachio cream into a cold liquid — but it may leave a few floating pieces of the pistachio spread that provide sweet surprises when sipped through a straw.

To amp up the pistachio flavor even , or if you don’t have an espresso machine or a moka pot, there are two other options you can turn to to add these nutty notes to your coffee. Try snagging a pistachio-flavored syrup from a brand like Torani, then stir it into any coffee drink, hot or cold. Or you can pick up a pistachio-flavored creamer from brands like Califia Farms or International Delight.

Serious pistachio fans may even want to incorporate all three flavoring agents at once, which wouldn’t be a bad idea. Just be prepared for a strong, nutty flavor.