Description
A creamy, fragrant homemade fall latte made with real orange, honey, cinnamon, and cardamom. No flavored syrups, just simple ingredients and plenty of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 shot espresso (approximately 1 oz)
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- 1 strip fresh orange peel, approximately 2 inches long
- 1–2 teaspoons honey, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Additional cinnamon and cardamom for topping
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove a 2-inch strip of peel from a fresh orange, avoiding as much white pith as possible.
- Rub the orange peel around the rim of your coffee mug, then place the peel inside.
- Brew one shot of hot espresso directly over the orange peel.
- Let the orange peel steep in the espresso for 2 minutes, then remove it.
- Add the honey, cardamom, and cinnamon. Stir until the honey dissolves and the spices are well combined.
- Steam the milk until hot and frothy.
- Pour the steamed milk over the espresso.
- Finish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon and cardamom. Enjoy!
Notes
- Orange flavor: Steeping fresh orange peel in hot espresso creates a stronger citrus flavor than adding grated zest.
- Sweetness: Start with 1 teaspoon honey and increase to 2 teaspoons if desired.
- Milk: Whole milk or barista-style oat milk works especially well.
- Iced variation: Steep the peel in hot espresso, stir in the honey and spices, cool slightly, and pour over ice with cold milk.
- Espresso alternative: Substitute ¼ cup strongly brewed coffee.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage