3 Salted Caramel Coffee Recipes: Easy Sweet and Savory Treat at Home

Unakaffe System

• Café Crafting
• 30 August 2026
• 5 min read

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The combination of sweet-and-salty caramel and intense coffee has made salted caramel coffee a favorite everywhere, including Indonesia.

According to this source, the salted caramel trend was first popularized by Henri Le Roux, a chocolatier from Brittany, France. In 1977, he accidentally added sea salt to a caramel mixture and suprisingly, it became one of his most famous creations and called it salted butter caramel.

Salted caramel became even more popular after major ice cream brands such as Häagen-Dazs introduced it as a new flavor in 2008. An international coffee chain also helped popularize the combination of salted caramel and coffee, which remains a favorite on their menu today.

As the coffee trend evolved, this delicious sweet-and-salty combination made its way as a staple cafe menu and became a longtime favorite among coffee lovers. One of the most common variations of this menu combines salted caramel with espresso and milk, known as Salted Caramel Latte or Salted Caramel Coffee. This combination creates a harmonious blend of sweetness, saltiness, and intense coffee flavor in every sip .

The good news is that you can now make Salted Caramel Coffee at home with Unakaffe System coffee capsule. Here are three easy recipes to try for starters!

3 Easy Salted Caramel Coffee Recipes with Unakaffe System

1. Classic Hot Salted Caramel Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 Unakaffe System Toraja coffee capsule
• 20 ml salted caramel syrup
• 150 ml fresh milk
• Garnish: Cinnamon powder, as needed

How to Make It:

1. Brew 1 shot of 45 ml espresso in a glass with Unakaffe System Toraja coffee capsule by pressing the espresso or half-cup button on your Unakaffe System coffee capsule machine.
2. Pour 20 ml of salted caramel syrup into a serving glass.
3. Pour 150 ml of fresh milk into  Unakaffe System Milk Frother. Press the hot setting button once to froth the milk.  
4. Pour the brewed espresso into the glass containing the salted caramel syrup. Stir gently until well combined.
5. Slowly pour the frothed milk over the espresso.
6. Garnish with cinnamon powder as your liking.
7. Your Classic Hot Salted Caramel Latte is ready to enjoy.

The cocoa notes and bold, velvety body of Unakaffe System Toraja coffee capsules make this recipe even more delightful. The caramel blends perfectly with creamy and smooth taste in every sip.

2. Iced Layered Salted Caramel Macchiato

Ingredients:

• 1 Unakaffe System Espresso coffee capsule
• 20 ml salted caramel sauce
• 100 ml fresh milk (for milk foam)
• 50 ml fresh milk
• Ice cubes, as needed
• Garnish: Sea salt flakes, as needed

How to Make It:

1. Brew 1 shot of 45 ml espresso in a glass with Unakaffe System Espresso coffee capsule by pressing the espresso or half-cup button on your Unakaffe System coffee capsule machine. 
2. Pour 100 ml of fresh milk into Unakaffe System Milk Frother. Press the cold setting button once to start the frothing.
3. Prepare a serving glass and drizzle salted caramel sauce slowly on the sides of the glass.
4. Add ice cubes as your liking, then pour 50 ml of fresh milk into the glass.
5. Slowly pour the brewed espresso over the milk to create a  layer.
6. Pour the cold milk foam on top, then sprinkle with a little sea salt flakes for  finishing touch.
7. Your Iced Layered Salted Caramel Macchiato is ready to enjoy.

The tangy and dark chocolate notes of Unakaffe System Espresso coffee capsules balances the taste of  milk and caramel with the result being creamy, yet still intensely flavorful.

3. Iced Salted Caramel Foam Lungo

Ingredients:

• 1 Unakaffe System Robusta Gold coffee capsule
• 40 ml whipped cream
• 30 ml fresh milk
• 15 ml salted caramel syrup
• A pinch of salt
• Ice cubes, as needed

How to Make It:

1. Brew 1 shot of 150 ml lungo in a glass with Unakaffe System Robusta Gold coffee capsule by pressing the lungo or full-cup button on your Unakaffe System coffee capsule machine.
2. Prepare a serving glass filled with ice cubes, then pour the brewed lungo into it.
3. Add 40 ml of whipped cream, 30 ml of fresh milk, 15 ml of salted caramel syrup, and a pinch of salt to Unakaffe System Milk Frother. Press the hot setting button once and froth the milk into  a thick and creamy foam.
4. Slowly pour the foam over the coffee with a spoon so that it floats on the surface nicely. 
5. Your Iced Salted Caramel Foam Lungo is ready to enjoy.

The cocoa and nutty notes of Unakaffe System Robusta Gold coffee capsules pair beautifully with the salted caramel foam. Each sip delivers a harmony of coffee, cream, and the sweet-and-salty caramel flavor.

Sweet, Savory, and Easy to Make at Home!

These recipes are a great starting point  for anyone looking to explore salted caramel coffee variations. Whether you prefer something warm, an aesthetic layered drink that’s perfect for Instagram, or a refreshing iced coffee topped with creamy foam, you can customize it to your liking.

With Unakaffe System capsule coffee machine and coffee capsules, making a cup of café-style salted caramel coffee at home is more convenient than ever. Just click and pour, ready in a few minutes.

Try these recipes and discover your favorite version! Check out the full range of Unakaffe System coffee capsules here, or visit Unakaffe System to learn more about our capsule coffee machine lineup.