Flavoured Hot Coffee
Honey Cinnamon Latte
Quick answer
Stir the honey and cinnamon into hot espresso before adding milk. Cinnamon does not dissolve like sugar, so keep stirring to distribute it and expect some spice to settle as the drink stands. If clumps form, mix a small portion of the hot espresso with the honey and cinnamon first, then stir that back into the cup.
Key takeaways
- Stir the honey and cinnamon into hot espresso before adding milk.
- Different honeys can taste mild, floral, or strongly aromatic.
- Pour in the milk, stir gently, and serve soon after mixing.
Ingredients
- 60 ml espresso
- 180 ml whole milk
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon.
Method
- Dissolve honey and cinnamon in espresso.
- Heat and lightly froth milk and pour over it.
Choose a honey with a flavor you like
Different honeys can taste mild, floral, or strongly aromatic. The recipe uses honey as the sweetener, so try the finished drink before adding more. Heating the honey in the espresso helps it mix, while the warm milk softens its flavor.
Serve while the spice is distributed
Pour in the milk, stir gently, and serve soon after mixing. If the cinnamon settles, give the cup another stir. For a latte without ground spice, compare cardamom latte; for a deeper sweet-spice profile, try the brown sugar ginger latte.
Mixing cinnamon without clumps
Ground cinnamon floats and can form small dry clumps. Stir it into the warm espresso with honey before adding the milk, scraping around the sides of the cup. It will not dissolve completely; a little spice may settle, so give the latte another stir as you drink.
Honey contributes its own aroma, which varies by type. A strongly flavored honey may change the drink more than a mild one. Try the listed recipe as written first, then adjust honey or cinnamon separately the next time so you know which flavor you prefer.
Adjusting the sweetness
Honey sweetness varies by product, so the listed amount may taste different from one jar to another. Start with the recipe as written, then note whether you prefer less honey or more cinnamon next time. Keep the espresso and milk steady during the comparison so you can identify which flavor change you liked.