Cozy Cardamom Ginger Latte

Cardamom and Ginger are the perfect recipe for a cozy morning. With the fragrant and intoxicating taste of cardamom, the bite of ginger, and the lift of the orange peel, how could you go wrong with your morning latte?

What Are Simple Syrups?

Simple Syrups are one of the things we use all the time but tend not to notice. Basically, it’s liquid flavor. It’s a sugar/water mixture that takes on the flavor of whatever you add to it by reducing it down from a water/sugar mixture to a syrup. It’s incredibly diverse in how you can use it, and has actually been in use since the oldest known cocktail in the 1806.

What is it used for?

• London Fog

• Cocktails / mixing drinks

• Almost any coffee drink that isn’t black coffee

• Flavoring & moistening sponge cakes

• Iced teas

• Ice cream flavoring

• Enhancing sliced fruit

Shelf Stable vs Not Shelf Stable

Sugar is a natural chemical stabilizer that in this case acts as a preservative for the simple syrup. This just means that you won’t have to refrigerate it if you decide to go the shelf stable route. The rule of thumb is a Shelf Stable syrup is 2 Parts Sugar : 1 Part Water.

It’s more sugary, but it takes on more or the flavour that you’re trying to infuse. This option is great if you have limited fridge space, but I’d be careful with how much of it you’re adding to your coffee, cakes, etc because of the added sweetness. It’s all about finding the right balance!

Cozy Cardamom Ginger Latte

Simone Peironnet | 10/14/2021

• prep time: 0
  

• cook time: 20
  

• rest time: 10
  

• total time: 35 minutes

Servings: 16 -24 oz

Ingredients- Cardamom Syrup:

• 2 Cups White Sugar
  
• 1.5 Cup Water
  
• 6 Cardamom Pods OR 2 Tbsp Ground Cardamom
  
• 1 Tbsp Dried Lavender (found here)
  
• 2 tsp Ground Ginger
  
• 2 2" Orange Peel
  
• 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
  
• 1 Pinch Salt
  

Ingredients- Latte:

• 1 Tbsp Cardamom Syrup
  
• 1 tsp Honey
  
• 16oz Coffee
  
• 1/4 Cup Oat Milk
  
  

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Instructions-Cardamom Syrup:

1. In a medium saucepan over a low heat, add you cardamom pops(lightly crsuhed) or your ground cardamom. Toast just until fragrant, around 30 seconds.
   
   
2. Add your water and sugar, stirring to dissolve. Turn the heat up to high. Once the water has come to a boil, add in the orange peels, ginger, lavender, and salt. Let simmer for 10 minutes and shut off stove.
   
   
3. Allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add in vanilla extract and bottle your simple syrup.
   
   

Instructions-Cardamom Ginger Latte:

1. Combine your Cardamom Syrup, honey, and coffee in desired drinking cup.
   
   
2. Add your oat milk to a sealable mason jar and microwave for 30 seconds. Shake vigoriosly until frothy, around 20 seconds.
   
   
3. Top coffee with foamy milk and enjoy!
   

Best served with:

• A Rainy Day
• A Good Book

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