Gingerbread Spice Latte
MAKES ONE GINGERBREAD SPICE LATTE
INGREDIENTS
• 3 teaspoons of Holiday Gingerbread Spice
• ½ cup of pure water, freshly boiled
• ¾ milk of choice, steamed (full-fat for a creamier latte)
• 2 teaspoons (or to taste) of ginger syrup, maple syrup or brown sugar
OPTIONAL:
• A shot of spiced rum or brandy
OPTIONAL GARNISH:
Garnish 1. A dollop of whipped cream, a dusting of ground ginger and a cinnamon stick
Garnish 2. A dollop of whipped cream topped with a crumbled gingerbread cookies
HOW TO
• Steep Holiday Gingerbread Spice in boiled water (100ºC/212ºF) for 4 – 5 minutes
• Strain into a warmed mug
• Add steamed, frothed milk of choice (or heat milk in a pot on the stove or microwave)
• Sweeten to taste
• Add optional spiced rum or brandy
• Top with milk foam, or garnish with whipped cream, ground ginger and cinnamon stick, or crumbled gingerbread cookies
• Enjoy!
GINGERBREAD NOG LATTE
If you love eggnog you’ll love this twist on the traditional latte. Enjoy this gingerbread sipper using homemade or store-bought eggnog. Try it warmed or chilled – both are delicious!
HOW TO:
• Steep tea as in the recipe above. Substitute gently warmed eggnog for the milk. DO NOT BOIL
• Omit the sweetener in the recipe is using store-bought egg nog, It’s already sweet!
• Spike with optional spirits if desired and top with a dollop of whipped cream, and a dusting of ground cinnamon or nutmeg
OR
• Steep tea in water as in recipe above. Strain and chill the tea
• Add the chilled tea to chilled eggnog
• Spike with optional spirits if desired and top with a dollop of whipped cream, and a dusting of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for a delicious gingerbread nog
TIPS
• If you prefer a stronger tea add another teaspoon of tea rather than steeping longer than 5 minutes. Steeping black tea too long will pull out extra tannins creating bitterness.
• Holiday Gingerbread Spice can be used to create a variety of delicious foods and baked goods. Brew with either water or milk of choice and use the spiced broth in recipes and drinks