Latte Spiced Coffee Drink (Printable)

A cozy latte with warm spices and creamy milk for a comforting drink.

# Ingredient List:

→ Coffee

01 - 1 cup freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee

→ Milk Mixture

02 - 1 ½ cups whole milk or plant-based alternative
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
06 - ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - Pinch ground cloves
08 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk gently until steaming hot but not boiling, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Remove saucepan from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract.
03 - Brew espresso or strong coffee and evenly divide between two mugs.
04 - Using a milk frother or whisk, froth the spiced milk mixture until foamy.
05 - Pour spiced milk over coffee in each mug, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top.
06 - Top with whipped cream and a light dusting of ground cinnamon or nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms basic coffee into something that feels indulgent without any fuss or fancy equipment.
  • The spices are forgiving—you can lean into what you love and dial back what doesn't speak to you.
  • Ready in 10 minutes, but tastes like you spent half the morning on it.
02 -
  • Don't let the milk boil or you'll lose the spice aroma and the texture gets grainy—medium heat is your friend here.
  • Freshly ground spices make an enormous difference; pre-ground spices that have been sitting around lose their punch and make this taste dull.
  • If you don't have a frother, a small whisk or even a fork will work—the foam doesn't have to be perfect to taste incredible.
03 -
  • Buy whole spices and grind them yourself if you have a spice grinder or even a coffee grinder—the aroma and flavor difference is real and worth it.
  • A small milk frother (the handheld battery-operated kind) costs almost nothing and makes this drink feel genuinely cafe-quality every single time.

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