Autumn is here and we now have only one desire: to put on a cozy blanket with a hot drink in hand. Pumpkin spice latte, Viennese chocolate, spice tea … We give you 4 hot drink recipes perfect for comfort!
The sun gave way to the rain, the temperatures plummeted overnight without warning us and our wardrobe went into winter mode, no doubt: autumn is indeed here. No more terraces with friends where you could quietly enjoy the Indian summer! We now have only one desire: to dive into your sofa under a very cozy pilou-pilou plaid, in front of a very nice little series and a hot drink in your hand. Do you dream of the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks? Don't panic, we are giving you four ultra-delicious hot drink recipes to easily reproduce at home!
Pumpkin Spice Latte
This is THE flagship hot drink of autumn: pumpkin spice latte is simply a coffee that is mixed with milk and sweet and spicy squash puree. Best-seller of the Starbucks coffee shop chain, pumpkin spice latte is very popular with its unique taste that inevitably reminds us of Halloween. Nothing could be simpler to prepare it!
Ingredients for 2 cups
- 500 ml of milk (vegetable or not)
- 4 tablespoon of pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of ginger
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1 pinch of cloves
- 1 ground cardamom
- Pinch of black pepper
- 3 to 4 teaspoon of maple syrup
- ½ cup, or 120 ml of strong coffee or espresso
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
The preparation
- In a saucepan, pour half the milk and heat.
- Add the pumpkin puree as well as the spices and maple syrup. Mix with a whisk until smooth. Add the vanilla extract.
- Pour into cups, add coffee and mix.
- Froth the remaining milk and pour it into the cups.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
The Golden Latte
Golden Latte, also called golden milk, is a hot drink made from milk and turmeric from which it derives its color and name. Thanks to its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this drink of Indian origin is recommended when you are feeling woozy and need a little boost.
The ingredients for a cup
- 1 cup of milk (vegetable or not)
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 small pinch of black pepper and grated ginger
The preparation
- Pour all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Whisk and mix the ingredients.
- Reduce heat to low and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Serve in a mug and add honey and a pinch of cinnamon.
Chaï Latte
Gourmet and quick to prepare, Chaï Tea Latte is an Indian drink made from milk, black tea and spices. Sweet, hot and spicy, it is a real little fall happiness and we love to drink it to warm up around a fireplace. Like the Pumpkin Spice Latte, it is also very easy to reproduce at home!
The ingredients for a cup
- 50 cl water
- 2 tbsp. black tea
- 2 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise
- 10 cardamom pods
- 1 C. ground ginger
- 1 pinch of grated nutmeg
For the Latte
- 125 ml chai tea
- 175 ml milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Ground cinnamon
The preparation
- Put the water in a saucepan with the spices and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Return to the heat and bring to the boil again. Remove from the heat, add the tea and let steep again for 5 minutes. Filter the Chaï Tea in a jar and let cool.
- In another saucepan, bring the milk and maple syrup to a simmer. Remove from the heat and put in a blender to foam.
- Pour the Chaï Tea into a cup, add the hot and frothy milk, sprinkle with a little cinnamon and / or grated nutmeg.
Hot chocolate with cinnamon
In addition to being extremely comforting, hot chocolate is a hot drink that we love for its regressive side. To top with whipped cream or sprinkle with small marshmallows for maximum indulgence, hot chocolate can be endlessly personalized according to everyone's tastes! For autumn, for example, we prefer to add a little cinnamon.
Ingredients for 6 cups
- 250g dark chocolate
- 60 cl of whole or vegetable milk
- 40 cl of liquid cream (optional)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
The preparation
- Grate the chocolate. In a saucepan with a fairly thick bottom, simmer the milk with the cream and cinnamon.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture infuse. Remove the cinnamon sticks and add the chocolate.
- Stir gently with a whisk: the chocolate must be perfectly melted.
- Let cooking continue over very low heat for a few minutes, whisking gently.
- Serve and enjoy!
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