Emma's Honey-Spiced Latte
Emma P.
1
5 minutes
5 minutes
A warm, gently spiced latte sweetened with real honey rather than flavoured syrup.
There is something especially comforting about honey and warm spices with coffee. This Honey-Spiced Latte brings together espresso, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg, with just enough honey to soften the coffee without turning it into a dessert. It is simple enough for an everyday morning but feels a little special when served in a favourite mug.
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso, or ½ cup (120 mL) very strong brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) pure honey, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground allspice
- Tiny pinch of ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 mL) milk of your choice, dairy or plant-based
- Extra cinnamon, for finishing
Directions
- Make the coffee. Pull two shots of espresso or brew ½ cup (120 mL) very strong coffee.
- Make the spiced honey base. Add the honey, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg to a large mug. Pour the hot coffee directly over the mixture and stir until the honey dissolves and the spices are evenly distributed. Stir in the vanilla.
- Warm and froth the milk. Heat the milk until hot and steaming but not boiling, ideally 140–150°F (60–65°C). Froth until light and creamy if you have a milk frother.
- Assemble. Slowly pour the warm milk into the spiced coffee, holding back some foam with a spoon. Spoon the remaining foam over the top.
- Finish. Dust lightly with cinnamon and serve immediately.