Description
Homemade autumn spice latte blends warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with rich espresso and steamed milk. Seasonal comfort flows through each creamy sip, inviting you to savor fall’s delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 ml (2 fl oz) espresso
- 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) milk
- 2 tsps puréed pumpkin (from a can)
- 30 g (1.06 oz) caster sugar
- 60 ml (2 fl oz) water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon or nutmeg, to sprinkle
- Cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Syrup Preparation: Combine water, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan, heating gently until sugar dissolves completely, creating a translucent autumn spice syrup.
- Espresso Foundation: Brew a robust espresso shot directly into a warm ceramic mug, establishing a rich coffee base.
- Milk Transformation: Whisk pumpkin purée into cold milk, creating a smooth mixture, then use a steam wand or milk frother to heat and aerate until a silky microfoam develops.
- Layering Technique: Pour the prepared autumn spice syrup into the espresso, then delicately cascade the steamed pumpkin milk over the mixture, allowing natural blending.
- Aromatic Finishing: Sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg across the surface, then garnish with a whole cinnamon stick – optionally charring its tip with a culinary torch to enhance the sensory experience and visual appeal.
Notes
- Master Syrup Technique: Dissolve sugar slowly over low heat to prevent crystallization and achieve a clear, smooth autumn spice syrup with deep flavor complexity.
- Milk Preparation Hack: Whisk pumpkin purée thoroughly into cold milk before steaming to ensure even distribution and prevent clumping or separation.
- Layering Magic: Pour syrup first, then espresso, and finally steamed milk to create a beautiful color gradient and preserve distinct flavor layers.
- Aromatic Finish: Torch the cinnamon stick’s tip lightly for an extra smoky undertone and visually impressive presentation that elevates the sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg