Coffee Drink
Toffee Nut Latte: Hot and Iced Recipe, Flavor & Ingredients
A toffee nut latte combines espresso and creamy milk with buttery toffee and nut flavor. The Monin syrup used here has a macadamia accent.
Drink Snapshot
- Caffeine
- About 75 mg (reference)36 g prepared espresso; USDA composition referenceReference caffeine from espresso; actual coffee and extraction vary.
- Calories
- Estimated 145 kcalOne hot recipe, without toppingsWhole milk and the named regular US syrup; no cream, candy or drizzle.
Serving, sugar and sources
- Serving
- 36 g espresso + 160 g (⅔ US cup) whole milk + 15 ml (1 US tbsp) Monin US Toffee Nut Syrup
- Made with
- Espresso, whole milk and toffee nut syrup
- Sugar
- Estimated 18.6 g total. 10.5 g from syrup and 8.1 g naturally occurring milk sugar.
- Preparation
- About 5 minutes; espresso equipment ready
Monin US Toffee Nut label and USDA SR28 records, checked 26 September 2026. The recipe contains milk and macadamia nut; labels and portions vary. See the full calculation or label comparison.
Key Takeaways
- Choose toffee nut for buttery candy flavor with a nut accent; hazelnut syrup takes the latte in a different direction.
- Use a little less syrup when the coffee disappears, before adding more milk or a sweet topping.
- Check the exact syrup label: the named Monin US product contains macadamia nut.
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What Is Toffee Nut Flavor?
Toffee nut combines a sweet toffee character with a nut-flavor accent. Monin describes the US syrup used here as a buttery toffee profile with macadamia notes and explicitly declares macadamia nut as an allergen.
I check the exact syrup bottle when making the drink for someone else. The name doesn't identify every ingredient, and this recipe's specified syrup contains macadamia. I don't assume nut-flavored syrups all have the same contents.
| Flavor choice | What distinguishes it in a latte |
|---|---|
| Toffee nut syrup | Combines a toffee-style base with a nut accent; the chosen bottle determines the ingredients |
| Caramel syrup or sauce | Focuses on caramel flavor; a sauce can also change texture and dairy content |
| Hazelnut syrup | Focuses on hazelnut flavor rather than the same toffee-and-macadamia combination |
| Caramel plus hazelnut syrups | An adjustable approximation, not the named toffee nut product or its nutrition |
For those neighboring drinks, follow the dedicated caramel latte or hazelnut latte recipe.
Toffee Nut Latte Recipe
Use a 250 ml (8.5 US fl oz) cup to leave pouring space.
Recipe
Toffee Nut Latte
- Makes:
- 1 serving
- Time:
- About 5 minutes; equipment ready
Ingredients
- 18 g coffee, ground for espresso
- 160 g (⅔ US cup) cold whole milk
- 15 ml (1 US tbsp) Monin US Toffee Nut Syrup
Equipment
- Espresso machine with steam wand
- Tamper
- Scale
- Small milk pitcher suited to the milk portion
- Thermometer
- Measuring spoon
- Spoon
- 250 ml (8.5 US fl oz) cup
Method
- Measure 15 ml (1 US tbsp) toffee nut syrup into a warmed 250 ml (8.5 US fl oz) cup.
- Brew 18 g ground coffee to 36 g prepared espresso. Add it to the syrup and stir.
- Steam 160 g (⅔ US cup) cold whole milk to 60–65°C (140–149°F) with fine, pourable foam. Turn off the steam before removing the wand. Wipe and purge the wand after steaming.
- Swirl the pitcher, pour all the milk into the flavored espresso and serve without toppings.
Estimated nutrition: 145 kcal · 18.6 g total sugar. Per latte, using whole milk and Monin US Toffee Nut Syrup.
Recipe notes
Contains milk and macadamia nut with the named syrup. Check physical labels.
Stir the syrup into the espresso before adding milk so the sweetness mixes evenly. Measure syrup with a spoon or marked measure; pump sizes vary. For the coffee step, follow the espresso method.
Iced Toffee Nut Latte
Stir 15 ml (1 US tbsp) syrup into 36 g hot espresso and let it cool briefly. Put 120 g (4.2 oz) ice and 120 g (½ US cup) cold whole milk in a 350 ml (11.8 US fl oz) glass. Add the flavored espresso and stir before drinking; do not steam the milk.
This version has an estimated 120 kcal and 16.6 g total sugar, with 75 mg reference caffeine from the same espresso portion. The smaller milk amount makes room for ice. Melting ice dilutes the drink but does not remove sugar or caffeine already in the glass. For the unflavored preparation, see iced latte.
What Does a Toffee Nut Latte Taste Like?
Toffee nut latte tastes sweet and buttery, with the macadamia flavor of the Monin syrup used here woven through creamy milk. Espresso adds a darker roasted finish, giving the drink some contrast to its candy-like aroma. The syrup adds flavor without the grainy texture of nut pieces or melted candy. I prefer the hot version because the buttery toffee aroma is part of what I enjoy before the first sip.
How Much Syrup Should You Use?
15 ml (1 US tbsp) is the starting point for this small home serving. Try 10 ml (2 US tsp) if you want less sweetness, then adjust the next serving rather than automatically adding a second full portion. Syrup strength varies, so another brand may need a different amount.
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| Monin US syrup portion | Estimated whole-drink calories | Estimated total sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ml (2 US tsp) | 130 kcal | 15.1 g |
| 15 ml (1 US tbsp), base recipe | 145 kcal | 18.6 g |
| 20 ml (4 US tsp) | 160 kcal | 22.1 g |
These comparisons keep 36 g espresso and 160 g (⅔ US cup) milk fixed. Each extra 5 ml (1 US tsp) of this syrup adds 15 kcal and 3.5 g sugar, with no change to the espresso portion.
If the coffee tastes lost, first check whether you are using much more milk or syrup than the recipe. If the espresso itself is harsh, extra syrup changes sweetness but does not fix the extraction. Thick toffee sauce and melted candy need different mixing and ingredient calculations; neither is an equal-volume syrup replacement.
Does It Contain Nuts or Dairy?
This recipe contains milk and macadamia nut. The macadamia declaration belongs to the named Monin US syrup, even though the serving has no whole-nut topping. Monin's ingredient FAQ also lists this product among its syrups containing nut allergens.
Changing to oat or another plant drink does not remove the syrup's nut allergen. A different syrup, sauce or café drink requires its own current-label check; do not transfer an allergen statement from an unrelated hazelnut or praline product. For another distinct nut-style latte, chestnut praline latte uses actual sweetened chestnut spread.
Is This the Same as a Café Toffee Nut Latte?
This is a defined home recipe using the named toffee nut syrup. Monin's published latte example uses a larger mug, a different syrup portion and a nut garnish. Our small serving has no topping and its own ingredient calculation.
When ordering, ask about the syrup, milk, size and toppings rather than assuming the name fixes the recipe. Use the café's current local menu for availability and nutrition.
Toffee Nut Latte Calories, Sugar and Caffeine
The hot recipe made with 36 g espresso, 160 g (⅔ US cup) whole milk and 15 ml (1 US tbsp) Monin US Toffee Nut Syrup has an estimated 145 kcal, 18.6 g total sugar and 75 mg reference caffeine. Its sugar includes both syrup sugar and naturally occurring milk sugar. No whipped cream, candy, drizzle or nut garnish is counted.
Serving calculation and source assumptions
Monin's US Toffee Nut Syrup label lists 90 kcal and 21 g sugar per 30 ml. The 15 ml portion contributes 45 kcal and 10.5 g sugar. USDA whole milk, NDB 01077, supplies 61 kcal and 5.05 g sugar per 100 g: 160 g contributes 97.6 kcal and 8.08 g sugar. Prepared espresso, NDB 14210, contributes 3.24 kcal for 36 g.
The hot total is 145.84 kcal and 18.58 g sugar. With 120 g milk, the iced version becomes 121.44 kcal and 16.56 g sugar. The hot 10 ml and 20 ml syrup options are 130.84 and 160.84 kcal, with 15.08 and 22.08 g sugar, respectively. Calories are rounded to the nearest 5 kcal and sugar to one decimal place.
For caffeine, USDA's generic prepared-espresso figure of 212 mg per 100 g gives 76.32 mg for 36 g, rounded to 75 mg. This is a composition reference, not a measurement of your beans or extraction.
Common Questions
Is toffee nut the same as hazelnut?
Can I approximate toffee nut flavor with caramel and hazelnut syrups?
Can I make a toffee nut latte without an espresso machine?
Can I make a decaf toffee nut latte?
Does sugar-free syrup make a toffee nut latte sugar-free?
For the alternative coffee base mentioned above, follow the moka-pot brewing guide.