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Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Spice Latte

Bree Hester
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 cardamom pods bruised
  • 2 cinnamon sticks broken in half
  • 1 vanilla pod split open and seeds removed
  • Nutmeg freshly grated, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons coarse-ground coffee
  • 2 cups very hot (but not boiling) water
  • 1 cup almond milk

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine cold water, sugar, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, vanilla pod (and seeds), and a grating of nutmeg.
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  • Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Let the mixture come to room temperature.
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  • Once cooled, pour the spiced syrup mixture through a sieve and transfer to a mason jar or bottle.
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  • Add the coffee to a French press, top with the hot water, and stir well. Place the lid on, but do not press down the plunger yet.
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  •  Let the coffee sit for 4 minutes. Press down the plunger.
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  • Fill a frother with the almond milk and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds.
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  • Froth until the milk triples in volume.
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  • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the spiced syrup to a cup. Fill halfway with coffee and stir well.
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  • Top with the frothed almond milk and serve with freshly grated nutmeg.
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Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 169mgFiber: 3g
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