How much caffeine is in Salted Caramel Protein Latte?

Each 12 oz (355ml) serving contains approximately 126 mg of caffeine. For comparison, a standard 8 oz cup of brewed drip coffee contains around 95 mg. Actual content varies with dose, water temperature, and contact time.

What temperature should I use for Salted Caramel Protein Latte?

Target 93°C (200°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Salted Caramel Protein Latte be extracted?

Extract for 25-30 seconds using 9-Bar Espresso Machine, at a ratio of 1:2 espresso (18g in -> 36g out), prepared at Fine / Espresso. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Salted Caramel Protein Latte taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or grind coarser. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Salted Caramel Protein Latte?

Whey is a dairy product. Not suitable if you have a milk allergy; those with lactose intolerance may tolerate whey isolate better than concentrate, though neither is guaranteed. Protein powders are food supplements and are regulated less tightly than medicines. Third-party tested products are worth preferring, particularly for anyone subject to sport drug testing. If you have chronic kidney disease, discuss protein intake with a clinician before adding a supplement. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Specialty Coffee · Modern functional beverage; espresso base

Salted Caramel Protein Latte

Name: How to Brew Salted Caramel Protein Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 s
Total time: 30 s
Yield: 12 oz (355ml)
Cuisine: Modern functional beverage; espresso base
Ingredients: 18 g espresso-roast coffee, finely ground; 240 ml whole milk, divided: 60 ml cold and 180 ml for steaming; 20-25 g whey protein isolate, or casein / plant alternative; 15 g salted caramel sauce; 0.5 g fine sea salt, plus a pinch to finish

A protein latte built around the temperature that stops whey curdling.

An espresso-based latte with 20-25g of protein and a salted caramel profile, assembled at a temperature low enough to keep whey smooth.

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessVery high

acidityLow

bitternessLow

bodyVery high

aromaHigh

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

Steamed Milk

clear aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

pronounced sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

Roasted Cocoa

pronounced body

Where it sits

Stronger than 336 of the 345 other drinks in the catalogue, and weaker than 8.

That is 126 mg in a 12 oz (355ml) serving — a concentration of 35.5 mg per 100 ml. The scale above ranks whole servings, and servings differ in size, so a larger drink can sit further right while being weaker cup for cup.

CupCura editorial estimate. No public food database has measured this preparation, so this figure is our own and is not independently sourced.

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Gear for this drink

Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2

Direct-drive motor with 64mm stainless steel flat burrs engineered specifically for pour-over, drip, and cold brew clarity.

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