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Flavoured Hot Coffee

 

# Honey Cinnamon Latte

 

Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/)

 

Category: [Flavoured Hot Coffee](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/)Tags: Honey Latte Cinnamon Dairy Hot Coffee

 

Active time: approximately 5 minutesYield: 1 serving

 

## 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.

 

![Milk from a metal pitcher being poured into a cup of coffee.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/milk-pouring-for-latte-art.avif)

Milk from a metal pitcher being poured into a cup of coffee.

## 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](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/cardamom-latte/); for a deeper sweet-spice profile, try the [brown sugar ginger latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/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.

## Further reading

For background on [**espresso**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso) and [milk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk), see Wikipedia.

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Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/). [Read our editorial approach](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/editorial-policy/).

This recipe is an editorial starting formulation, not a documented CoffeeJay kitchen test. Adjust flavour and quantities to your ingredients and equipment.

## Related recipes

- [Brown Sugar Ginger Latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/brown-sugar-ginger-latte/)

- [Caramel Latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/caramel-latte/)

- [Cardamom Latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/cardamom-latte/)