Brown Sugar Cardamom Latte
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Brown Sugar Cardamom Latte
Description
This latte begins with brewing strong coffee, to which a brown sugar cardamom syrup is added for sweetness and spice. The syrup is prepared by toasting whole cardamom pods until fragrant, lightly crushing them, and simmering them with water and brown sugar until dissolved. After straining out the cardamom solids, the syrup is refrigerated for use.
Milk, heated briefly in a microwave-safe jar, is frothed by shaking vigorously under a tightly sealed lid. The foamy milk tops the coffee mixed with the syrup, creating a layered drink with sweet, spicy, and creamy elements combining.
The cardamom lends a floral, citrusy warmth that highlights the coffee, while brown sugar provides a deep caramel-like sweetness different from plain sugar. The foam adds texture and temperature contrast for a comforting beverage.
The note specifies the nutrition information is based on 2% milk, which affects richness and calories but can be adjusted with milk alternatives.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces coffee strong
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar syrup see recipe below, cardamom
For The Brown Sugar Cardamom Syrup
- 1 ounces cardamom pods whole
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place milk into a microwave safe jar and heat for about 30 seconds, until warm. Tightly screw lid onto jar and shake for a few seconds, until milk is foamy. Use caution when unscrewing lid as pressure may build up.
- Place 2 tablespoons of brown sugar cardamom syrup in a mug. Pour hot, strong coffee over syrup. Top with foamy milk.
For the Brown Sugar Cardamom Syrup
- In a small pan over low heat, toast the cardamom pods until fragrant, stirring often. Watch closely to avoid burning them.
- Using a mortar and pestle, lightly crush the cardamom pods. Pour the pods and any exposed seeds into a medium sauce pan.
- Add the water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain solids through a fine mesh sieve. Store syrup in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
Notes
- Prepare the brown sugar cardamom syrup ahead of time and store it refrigerated in a sealed container for convenience.
- Warm milk in a microwave-safe container and shake vigorously to create foam before adding it to the latte.
- Toast cardamom pods carefully to avoid burning and maximize flavor extraction.
- Use 2% milk as the base for this recipe to achieve the noted nutritional profile; other milk types may be substituted according to preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Latte
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Latte | |
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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