Ginger Latte
A warming, spiced coffee drink to wake up your senses in the morning or any time of day. Ready in under 5 minutes with simple, fresh ingredients.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 188kcal
Equipment
- pot
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice (whole, oat, almond, coconut, or cashew milk)
- 1 Tablespoon instant coffee (or to taste, see notes for alternatives)
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 piece of ginger root (about 1½ inches, sliced and lightly smashed)
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the milk, instant coffee, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and fresh ginger slices.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the coffee and sugar, until the mixture gently bubbles (simmers). Reduce heat and let it steep for 2-3 minutes to infuse the spices.
- Pour the latte through a fine mesh strainer into serving mugs to catch the whole spices and ginger. Garnish with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon, and serve warm.
Notes
- Coffee Options: Feel free to use instant coffee, 2 shots of fresh espresso, or brewed Turkish coffee.
- Sweetener: Brown sugar gives a distinct caramel note, but you can swap it for maple syrup, honey, or your favorite sweetener.
- Milk Choices: Any milk works well in this recipe—experiment to find your favorite option!
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 0.3mg
