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Freshly served Gingerbread Latte
Festive and spicy gingerbread latte drink

Gingerbread Latte

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Drinks
This drink is essentially Christmas in liquid form. The latte base (espresso meets steamed milk) gets spiced up with classic gingerbread flavors: cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. The secret is activating the spices: aromatics dissolve best in hot milk or coffee, not when sprinkled on top later. A hug in a mug.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International / Coffeehouse

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Espresso machine or Moka pot
  • Milk frother (electric or handheld)
  • Tall glass mug

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Brew the coffee. Stir the honey and gingerbread spice mix into the hot coffee immediately.

Tip: The heat and acidity of the coffee help reveal the spices' flavor. If added to milk, they might settle at the bottom.
2 ✓

Heat the milk to approx. 140-150°F (steaming but not burning your hand on the pitcher).

Tip: This is where milk's natural sweetness is most intense (due to lactose) and foam is most stable.
3 ✓

Froth the milk until you get a creamy, micro-foam texture (aim for wet paint, not dry bath foam).

Tip: Good milk foam is glossy and fluid.
4 ✓

Pour the spiced coffee into the bottom of the glass.

Tip: This provides the base.
5 ✓

Tilt the glass and slowly pour in the frothed milk. Spoon foam on top at the end.

Tip: If skilled, the milk and coffee mix beautifully while the foam stays on top (layering).
6 ✓

For extra indulgence, top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.

Tip: The scent of cinnamon instantly triggers holiday memories.

Recipe FAQ

Why does my foam collapse?
If milk is too hot (boiled), protein structures change and won't hold air. Ideal steaming temperature is 140-150°F.
Can I use pre-made spice mix?
Absolutely! Check if it contains sugar. If so, reduce the honey.

Ingredients

  • 2 shots Strong Espresso (approx. 2 fl oz)
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk (or Barista Oat Milk)
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1/2 tsp Gingerbread Spice Mix (or Pumpkin Pie Spice)
  • 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon (for dusting)
  • 1/4 cup Whipped Cream (optional)