Cozy Winter Lattes (Print View)
Warming spiced lattes with maple-sweetened steamed milk, cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with froth.
# What You Need:
→ 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 (optional)
07 - Whipped cream
08 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting
09 - Cinnamon sticks for garnish
# How-To Steps:
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 blend thoroughly 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. Slowly pour the spiced steamed milk over the espresso.
05 - Top with whipped cream if desired, dust with extra cinnamon or nutmeg, and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The spice blend makes your whole kitchen smell like a candle shop without any artificial scents involved.
- It takes the same amount of time as making regular coffee but feels like you did something special for yourself.
02 -
- Boiling the milk will scorch it at the bottom of the pan and leave a bitter taste that no amount of spice can hide.
- Letting the spices sit in the milk for an extra minute off the heat before pouring deepens the flavor noticeably.
03 -
- Whisk the milk in a zigzag motion rather than circles to incorporate more air and get a thicker froth.
- If you are using oat milk, choose the barista version because it froths up to three times better than regular carton oat milk.