Cinnamon-spiced Coffee Latte
A cozy, homemade latte with rich coffee, steamed milk, and a warm cinnamon finish. Perfect for a slow morning or an afternoon treat.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- 1
Brew 1 cup of strong coffee using your preferred method (drip, French press, or espresso). Keep it hot.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup milk and the cinnamon stick. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, about 4-5 minutes. Do not boil.
- 3
Remove the cinnamon stick and froth the milk using a whisk or milk frother until it is foamy and doubled in volume, about 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Pour the hot coffee into a large mug. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon until dissolved.
- 5
Slowly pour the frothed milk over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top.
- 6
Dust the surface with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Serve immediately with a cinnamon stick garnish if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- whisk or milk frother
- mug
- measuring spoons
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