This latte has a secret. It is not a latte. It is a cleverly disguised latte-scented SOAP.
And it makes a way better present for your favorite coffee lover than a Starbucks gift card.
To get to the sudsy goodness inside, you just rip off the cup.
And lather up.
Here's how to make it:
You will need
- Goat's Milk Soap Base, 2 lbs. (like this one, $11)
- Vanilla essential oil (like this one, $6)—but this is optional!
- 3 short 8 oz. Starbucks holiday cups with lids (a size smaller than "Tall")
- Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Chopstick or spoon
- Black marker
- Knife
- Large microwaveable bowl or measuring cup (32 oz. or larger)
Total: $17 to make 3 bars of latte soap, about $6 per gift
Step 1: Remove your soap from its packaging and cut it into small pieces.
This soap has lines, which makes it easy to cut into chunks.
Step 2: Pile your soap pieces into a large measuring cup or microwaveable bowl.
Pack it in there!
Step 3: Microwave!
Microwave the soap for 40 seconds. Then, microwave at 10-30 second intervals until the soap is completely melted. Stir to make sure there aren’t any unmelted chunks on the bottom.
Step 4: Add about 30 drops of essential oil (roughly 10 drops for each bar of soap) and stir.
But remember: This is optional. Goat's milk has a natural creamy scent, which can smell nice on its own. Or you can use this as an opportunity to personalize a scent for your bestie. Can she drink a peppermint mocha for days? Try peppermint and chocolate essential oils! Is she a religious gingerbread latte drinker? Opt for a few drops of ginger essential oil.
Step 5: Pour soap into cups and spray soap surfaces with rubbing alcohol.
A small spritz of rubbing alcohol stops bubbles from forming on the soap's surface. Then, put your soap lattes in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight to harden. BOOM. Mission complete!
Of course, it can't be a convincing Starbucks latte without a misspelled name.
Mark off your friend's order with black pen and spell "Jim" the Starbucks way.
Add a pinch of cinnamon on top and you're done.
Look at those beauties.
Pop on the tops and shower friends with latte love!
They look freakishly like the real thing.
