Spiced Latte Cozy Drink (Printable)

A cozy blend of coffee infused with warming spices and creamy milk for a soothing beverage.

# 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 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
06 - ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
08 - ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of black pepper (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Whipped cream
11 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, brown sugar or honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and black pepper. Whisk gently until steaming hot but do not allow to boil.
02 - Prepare strong brewed coffee or espresso and divide it evenly between two mugs.
03 - Froth the heated spiced milk using a milk frother, whisk, or by shaking vigorously in a heatproof jar until foam is formed.
04 - Pour the spiced milk over the coffee in each mug, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top.
05 - Top with whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon or nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spices bloom in warm milk and create a depth no syrup can match.
  • You can adjust the sweetness and heat to exactly what your mood needs that day.
  • It feels indulgent but takes less time than waiting in a drive through.
  • The aroma alone turns your kitchen into a cozy cafe.
02 -
  • Do not let the milk boil or it will lose its smooth texture and the spices can taste harsh instead of cozy.
  • Freshly ground spices make a noticeable difference, if your jars have been around for years, it might be time to replace them.
  • Froth the milk after adding the spices, not before, so the flavors infuse properly and the foam holds better.
03 -
  • Warm your mugs with hot water before pouring the latte so it stays hot longer.
  • If you do not have a frother, a small handheld whisk works better than you would think, just whisk fast in a circular motion.
  • Taste the spiced milk before adding it to the coffee and adjust sweetness or spice right then, it is easier to fix before you commit.

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