Description
A comforting and aromatic Brown Sugar Cardamom Latte made with warm milk infused with ground cardamom, sweetened with brown sugar, and combined with a shot of espresso or strong brewed coffee. This easy-to-make latte features a frothy texture and a hint of vanilla, perfect for a cozy coffee break or morning ritual.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Mixture
- 1 cup whole milk or any milk of your choice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coffee
- 1 shot of espresso or 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
Instructions
- Heat Milk Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the milk, brown sugar, and ground cardamom. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it is hot but not boiling.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Brew Coffee: Prepare a shot of espresso or brew a strong cup of coffee of about 1/4 cup.
- Pour Coffee: Pour the hot brewed coffee into a mug to serve as the base of your latte.
- Froth Milk: Using a milk frother or handheld whisk, froth the hot milk mixture until light and foamy.
- Combine: Slowly pour the frothed milk over the coffee in the mug, creating a layered latte effect.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle a little extra ground cardamom or brown sugar on top for added aroma and sweetness.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your homemade Brown Sugar Cardamom Latte.
Notes
- Use any milk variant you prefer – dairy or plant-based – for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the brown sugar amount to taste.
- For an extra creamy latte, use whole milk or a high-fat plant milk like oat or coconut milk.
- If you don’t have a milk frother, whisk vigorously or shake in a tightly sealed jar to create froth.
- Ground cardamom can be substituted with a pinch of cinnamon for a different warm spice note.
- Serve immediately as the froth will dissipate if left standing too long.
