Cardamom Latte

5 from 1 vote

This delicious cardamom latte is super fragrant, ultra smooth and just perfectly spiced. Absolutely amazing to enjoy in the morning or as an afternoon treat. Also very easy to make, whether you have an espresso machine or not!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cardamom, coffee, dairy-free, drink, latte, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 105kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Espresso machine (optional), see below
Milk frother (optional), see below

Ingredients

2 shots espresso (about 2.5 ounces) or about ½ cup of strongly brewed coffee
¾ cup plant-based milk
½ tsp ground cardamom
sweetener of your choice to taste such as maple syrup

Instructions

Prepare the espresso coffee or make about ½ cup of strong brewed coffee.
Also, combine the milk with the cardamom and warm up until steamy (but not boiling). Then, use a hand-held frother to froth the milk to your taste(optional).
In a serving mug, pour the espresso coffee, then top with the frothy cardamom milk and add sweetener to taste. Sprinkle with more cardamom and enjoy!

Video

Notes

To make it without a frother: you don't have to froth the milk if you don't have a frother. But, to get some foam without using a frother, then you could transfer the warm cardamom milk in a sealed jar (like a mason jar) and shake vigorously until foamy. It is not as efficient as a frother, but it will work well enough to get some foam and texture to the milk.
I don't have an espresso machine, so to make strongly brewed coffee for a latte, I like using a French press (as seen in the video). To make it that way, brew a heaping 2 tablespoons of ground coffee with about ½ cup of hot water, let sit for 4-5 minutes and strain before pouring into your mug.
To make an iced cardamom latte, then do not warm up the milk but instead, keep it cold and combine with the cardamom. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, then pour the espresso coffee over and top with the cold cardamom milk. Sweeten to taste, stir and enjoy.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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