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Two glasses of iced cardamom lattes sit on a wooden countertop. There are cardamom pods sprinkled on the countertop and a small dish of ground cardamom in the background.

Easy Cardamom Latte (with Homemade Cardamom Syrup)

Lindsey Neumayer
This cardamom latte recipe has the bright and warming flavors of cardamom and the bold flavor of your favorite espresso. It can be served hot or over ice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Coffee
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 141 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 espresso machine
  • 1 glass measuring cup
  • 1 drinking glass of choice
  • 1 handheld frother or milk steamer
  • 1 drinking straw

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces espresso freshly brewed
  • 1 ounce cardamom simple syrup add more for extra sweetness & flavor
  • 4 ounces milk of choice dairy milk or non-dairy
  • ice if making iced latte

Instructions
 

For an Iced Latte

  • Brew a double espresso according to your espresso machine’s manufacturer’s instructions. If you are making a cold latte, allow it to cool slightly while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Fill your preferred glass with ice.
  • Add milk to a mixing glass.
  • Pour the cardamom simple syrup into the mixing glass with the milk.
  • Using a hand frother, mix the cardamom syrup with the milk until it’s nice and frothy.
  • Slowly pour your espresso into the glass with ice.
  • Carefully layer the cardamom milk on top of the iced espresso. The key to getting distinct layers is pouring slowly!
  • Serve with a straw and garnish with a sprinkling of ground cardamom! You can also drizzle on extra cardamom syrup if you like!

For a Hot Latte

  • Brew a double espresso according to your espresso machine’s manufacturer’s instructions. Place the espresso into a coffee mug that can hold at least 8 ounces of liquid.
  • Add the cardamom simple syrup to the milk of your choice, and froth it using a milk steamer. Alternatively, you can heat the milk and syrup mixture then use a hand frother.
  • Carefully layer the cardamom milk on top of the espresso.
  • Garnish with a light dusting of ground cardamom, layered carefully on the foam, or add a dollop of whipped cream and a cardamom pod.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Substitutions & Variations

cold brew - If you do not have an espresso maker, you can use strongly brewed coffee or cold brew coffee.
ground cardamom & simple syrup - if you don’t have a batch of cardamom simple syrup ready to go, you can use a combination of regular simple syrup and ground cardamom. Use a generous pinch of ground cardamom per ounce of simple syrup, about 1/8 tsp. DO NOT USE BLACK CARDAMOM in place of green cardamom. Black cardamom has a much different flavor profile because it has been smoked. This type of cardamom is usually used in savory cooking because of the smokey notes.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 0.3mg
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Keyword: cardamom, espresso, iced coffee, latte