Cozy Winter Lattes (Printable Version)
A warming spiced latte of steamed milk, espresso, maple and cinnamon for cozy winter moments.
# Ingredient List:
→ Milk Base
01 - 2 cups whole milk or plant-based alternative
→ Espresso
02 - 2 shots (about ⅔ cup) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
→ Winter Spice Blend
03 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1 pinch ground cloves
→ Sweetener
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, adjusted to taste
→ Toppings
07 - Whipped cream
08 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting
09 - Cinnamon sticks for garnish
# How to Make:
01 - In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Whisk occasionally to prevent scorching.
02 - Stir the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sweetener into the warmed milk. Whisk vigorously to combine and create a light froth.
03 - Prepare the espresso or strong coffee using an espresso machine or coffee maker.
04 - Pour one shot of espresso into each serving mug.
05 - Slowly pour the spiced steamed milk over the espresso in each mug.
06 - Top with whipped cream if desired and dust with extra cinnamon or nutmeg. Garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick.
07 - Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes barely ten minutes from cupboard to couch, which is faster than any coffee shop drive through.
- The spice blend is flexible enough that you can tweak it until it tastes like your own personal winter.
02 -
- Boiling the milk causes a skin to form and the texture turns grainy, so pull it off the heat the moment it steams.
- Taste the spice level before pouring because adding more later sinks straight to the bottom and never integrates.
03 -
- Heat your mugs with hot water while the milk warms so the latte stays hotter longer once poured.
- Whisk the milk in a zigzag pattern rather than circles because it incorporates air faster and produces thicker foam.