Gingerbread latte with espresso and honey

Gingerbread latte made with espresso and frothed milk with gingerbread spice, cocoa and honey instead of syrup. Vegetarian and ready in 10 minutes, a hot drink for Advent, 179 kcal.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• Cooking time: 5 min
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 179 kcal per serving
• Protein: 8 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbs: 19 g

Ingredients

• 60ml espresso
• 400ml milk
• 20g honey
• 1 tsp gingerbread spice
• 1 tsp cocoa powder

Method

You’ll need: saucepan · milk frother · wooden spoon · whisk

1. Brew the espresso and divide it between two large mugs.
2. Warm the milk in a pan with the gingerbread spice, cocoa powder and honey to about 65 °C, stirring until the cocoa and honey have dissolved.
3. Froth the milk with a milk frother or a whisk.
4. Pour the spiced milk over the espresso and spoon the foam on top.
5. Dust the gingerbread latte with a pinch of gingerbread spice and serve straight away.

Good to know

In Advent, almost every café sells a gingerbread latte, usually with plenty of syrup. At home, all you need is gingerbread spice, a teaspoon of cocoa and a little honey in the milk. You can make the foam without a machine, using a whisk.

Swaps

Milk → oat milk (vegan, then maple syrup instead of honey; labelled gluten-free). Espresso → strong filter coffee. Honey → maple syrup. Gingerbread spice → cinnamon and a pinch of ground cloves.

Cooking tips

Only heat the milk to about 65 °C; that way it froths well and tastes mild.

Storage

Best drunk fresh; the spiced milk keeps for 1 day in the fridge without the espresso.

Allergens

Contains milk; no gluten, egg or nuts. Espresso contains caffeine and isn't for children; in pregnancy, 200 mg of caffeine a day is the upper limit – that's about two to three espressos.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a gingerbread latte keep in the fridge?

Best drunk fresh; the spiced milk keeps for 1 day in the fridge without the espresso.