Tag: Latte sugar content

A standard 16-ounce hot latte made with 2% milk contains approximately 18 grams of naturally occurring milk sugar (lactose), even without any added syrups. This might be a surprise for those who perceive a plain latte as a sugar-free beverage, highlighting that milk is the primary source of sugar in a hot latte.

While a classic, unflavored latte contains no *added* sugar, a 16-ounce serving made with 2% milk can still contain around 11 grams of naturally occurring milk sugar, or lactose. So, are lattes high in sugar? It depends entirely on what's in your cup.