This creamy and fragrant cardamom latte is warm and inviting. Adding this unique spice brings a sweet, floral and peppery flavor to your homemade latte that you won’t soon forget.
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Have you ever wondered what cardamom tastes like? You are in for a real treat! You may have heard of the popular Starbucks cardamom latte which is seasonally available. If you know anything about Starbucks, they bring the good stuff! Cardamom is an delicious and unique spice that brings a floral and peppery flavor. So grab your favorite pajamas and cozy up on your couch with this creamy and delicious cardamom latte!
Why this recipe works
- Cardamom spice will bring your latte to a whole new level!
- This cardamom latte drink is very flexible. Choose your favorite sweetener and milk of choice. Make it a vegan latte or keto latte by mixing and matching. My favorite sweetener is Demerara Syrup which adds a rich caramel flavor.
- You can modify this recipe to make the Starbucks Cardamom Latte by adding some vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor.
Ingredients to make this recipe
- Espresso: I recommend ground espresso to make this cardamom latte recipe. If you don’t have ground espresso, you can use instant espresso or coffee for this recipe. When I am not at Starbucks (just can’t kick it!), I love Café Bustelo Espresso Dark Roast and Café La Llave Espresso.
- Sweetener of Choice: Honey, maple syrup, agave, brown sugar, white sugar, monk fruit or other sweetener of choice.
- Milk of Choice: Whole milk or 2% milk work best for frothing. You can also use half and half or fat free but forth consistency will vary. For a dairy free or vegan latte, you can use a non-dairy milk such as soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk.
- Ground Cardamom: I love McCormick ground cardamom. It has very potent and fresh flavor.
How to make this recipe
- Add honey (or sweetener of choice) and cardamom to your cup or mug.
- Prepare espresso and add to cup. Stir to combine espresso, honey and cardamom.
- Froth your milk of choice.
- Add milk to espresso mixture. Enjoy your cardamom latte!
Tips to make a latte if you don’t have a milk frother
If you don’t have an espresso machine with a milk frother, you can still make your latte milk. Heat your milk in the microwave for 30-40 seconds. Use a small whisk to whisk your milk for about 30 seconds until frothy. Add milk to your cardamom and espresso.
What does cardamom taste like?
Cardamom has an aromatic and unique taste. Somewhat smoky and almost peppery. Cardamom bitters can be used in cocktails. It also lends itself well to coffee, tea and lattes and baked goods, such as my Pistachio Cardamom Ice Cream and is excellent in savory dishes such as masalas and curries. Adding cardamom to coffee, espresso or tea is a great way to take your beverage to the next level!
FAQ and expert tips
Cardamom is a very versatile spice that works well in espresso, coffee and tea. You can also add it to sweet items such as baked goods, ice cream or bread. You can use it in savory applications such as masala, curry or to spice up meat and vegetables.
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Cardamom Latte
Equipment
- espresso machine, milk frother
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 2 tsp honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4-1/2 tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- Add honey (or sweetener of choice) and cardamom to your cup or mug.
- Prepare espresso and add to cup. Stir to combine espresso, honey and cardamom.
- Froth your milk of choice.
- Add milk to espresso mixture. Enjoy!
Notes
- Milk Options: Whole milk or 2% milk work best for frothing. You can also use half and half or fat free but forth consistency will vary. For a dairy free or vegan latte, you can use a non-dairy milk such as soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk.
- Sweetener: Honey, maple syrup, agave, brown sugar, white sugar, monk fruit or other sweetener of choice.
- Chocolate Latte/Mocha Latte: Optional add 1 tsp. cocoa powder or 1 tablespoons chocolate syrup.
- Vanilla Latte: Optional add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Other Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove or ginger.
Rebecca
Such a yummy latte recipe! It’s very unique!
Aubrey
Thanks Rebecca! I agree – cardamom is such a cool spice.