Make pumpkin spiced lattes at home
3 Nov
At Starbucks about a month ago, I asked the barista what a pumpkin spiced latte tasted like, since I’ve never had one. She was kind enough to make me one to try. The combination of warm frothed milk, pumpkin, earthy cinnamon was perfect against the darkness of espresso laced with a slight hint of vanilla!
After that day, I was hooked.
I tried it again at two different Starbucks locations, but it never tasted as good as the first one I had. After some research, I discovered that the barista that day was filling in for someone else and nobody knew which store she was from!!! I don’t quite recall her face or name, and I’m not about to go to the 10Starbucks locations that surround my work office. =(
Plus, lattes are expensive. So I decided to try making one at home by using some freshly roasted coffee beans from Coffee Labs Roasters, Inc.
Note: You will need an espresso machine for this recipe. If you don’t have one, get a shot of espresso from your local coffee shop and heat up the milk on the stove top over very low heat until milk becomes hot and frothy. Also, make sure the frothing cup is cold before you start.
Makes 2 (8 oz.) servings
Ingredients:
1.5 cup of milk (your choice – I like skim)
2 shots of espresso
3 tablespoons of pumkin puree
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
Whipped cream (optional)
Procedure:
1. Combine pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and ground cloves in a blender.
2. Brew 2 shots of espresso.
3. Froth milk until hot and foamy, about 3-4 minutes. (My favorite part!!!!!)
4. Combine espresso and milk in a cup. Slowly stir in pumpkin puree.
5. Add vanilla.
6. Top with whipped cream, if you want/have it.
