Spiced Latte Coffee Drink (Printable)

A warm coffee drink infused with spices and creamy milk for cozy moments.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee

01 - 1 cup strong brewed coffee or 2 espresso shots

→ Milk & Sweetener

02 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based alternative
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey

→ Spices

04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of black pepper (optional)

→ Garnish

10 - Whipped cream (optional)
11 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine milk, sweetener, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk gently until steaming hot without boiling.
02 - Brew coffee or espresso and divide evenly between two mugs.
03 - Froth the spiced milk using a frother, whisk, or by shaking vigorously in a heatproof container.
04 - Pour the frothed milk over the coffee, holding back foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top; garnish with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It turns your morning coffee into a moment worth slowing down for, without any fancy equipment or barista skills.
  • The spices wake up your senses in a way that feels both energizing and comforting at the same time.
  • You can tweak the sweetness and spice levels until it tastes exactly like your ideal cozy drink.
02 -
  • Do not let the milk boil or it will lose its ability to froth properly and develop an unpleasant cooked taste.
  • Frothing works best when the milk is hot but not scalding, so pull it off the heat just as steam starts to rise steadily.
  • If your spices clump together, whisk more vigorously at the start to break them up before the milk thickens.
03 -
  • Bloom the spices in the milk for 30 seconds before whisking to release their oils and deepen the flavor.
  • Use a jar with a tight lid for frothing if you don't have a frother, it works just as well and feels a little more fun.
  • Taste the spiced milk before adding it to the coffee so you can adjust sweetness or spice levels while it's still easy to fix.

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