Cinnamon Honey Latte with Honey Cream Cold Foam
An iced cinnamon honey latte is the perfect drink for a hot summer afternoon. Top it with silky sweet honey cream cold foam for the ultimate treat.
I love iced coffee in the summer months. Being able to sit in the shade on a warm afternoon with an iced latte in hand is a favorite part of our summer days. Making it yourself is that much more fun too!
This latte is sweetened with honey only with added notes of vanilla and cinnamon in every sip. The addition of silky homemade honey cream cold foam and a light dusting of cinnamon makes for the perfect touch.
I use espresso for this recipe but if you don’t have an espresso machine you can still make this using very strongly brewed coffee instead or strong cold brew coffee. Both ways are delicious! Just make sure to double or even triple the amount of grounds that you would normally use. Since you’ll be adding a decent amount of milk to this latte you still want to be able to taste the coffee flavor well and not have it overtaken by the other ingredients.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
DELICIOUS! – worth its mention again! This is by far one of my favorite lattes that I can make at home. The flavor is just so good!
Quick and Easy – this latte whips up in 5 minutes or less!
Cheap – making lattes at home is so much more budget friendly than going out to a coffee shop. They are fun to make and you can have gourmet beverages right in the comfort of your own home!
Ingredients
Coffee – I use organic whole bean coffee. Whole beans ground fresh will give you the best flavor with the addition of smelling amazing too!
Milk – if you are dairy free use your favorite dairy free milk alternative.
Honey – use a good quality honey for a smooth flavor combination.
Vanilla extract – pure vanilla extract or homemade
Cinnamon – this is a star ingredient in this latte!
Ice
Heavy cream – gives the cold foam a silky texture
Step-by-step instructions (with pictures!) can be found below, followed by a recipe card with exact measurements.
Tools You May Need
Espresso machine or french press
Milk frother
How to Make a Cinnamon Honey Latte with Honey Cream Cold Foam
Step 1: In small jar or mug measure out the honey (1 – 2 Tbs depending on how sweet you like your coffee to be), vanilla extract (1/4 tsp), and cinnamon (1/8 tsp). Stir with a small spoon to combine.
Step 2: Make your espresso. If you are using an espresso machine, pull your espresso shot right into the jar with your honey mixture. Stir until the honey is mostly dissolved into the hot coffee.
Step 3: Fill a pint jar or tall glass about half way with ice cubes. Pour in the milk (8oz – 1 cup) then pour the espresso and honey mixture over the top. This is my favorite part. I always love how pretty it looks!
Step 4: In a small jar (I just use the same one that my espresso was in) combine the heavy cream (1 Tbs), milk (1 Tbs), and honey (1/2 tsp). Use a milk frother and froth until it is creamy and has doubled in volume, about 10-20 seconds.
Step 5: Pour the cold foam over your latte and add a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish. Serve and enjoy!
How to Serve
This latte can be served by itself, with a breakfast meal or later in the day as an afternoon pick-me-up. Serve with pastries, cinnamon rolls, cookies, sweet bread, muffins, or a dessert.
This is also a great beverage to serve if you are hosting a small party or a girls afternoon. Serve it to your guests and they will thank you!
Recipe FAQs
This latte is best served immediately right after making it.
While I wouldn’t say it is a health food it is definitely healthier than most other caffeinated beverages. Honey is a natural sweetener and cinnamon has loads of heath benefits so it does have healthy, real ingredients in it.
Yes you can! Just substitute the milk for your favorite dairy free milk. I have found that oat milk works the best. For the cold foam, substitute both the milk and the heavy cream for oat milk. It froths up surprisingly well and is nice and foamy!
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Cinnamon Honey Latte with Honey Cream Cold Foam
An iced cinnamon honey latte is the perfect drink for a hot summer afternoon. Top it with silky sweet honey cream cold foam for the ultimate treat.
Ingredients
- 1 espresso shot or 1/4 cup strongly brewed coffee
- 1 - 2 Tbs. honey
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon plus more for garnish
- 1 cup + 1 Tbs. milk - divided
- 1 Tbs. heavy cream
- 8-10 ice cubes
Instructions
1. In small jar or mug measure out the honey (1 - 2 Tbs depending on how sweet you like your coffee to be), vanilla extract (1/4 tsp), and cinnamon (1/8 tsp). Stir with a small spoon to combine.
2. Make your espresso. If you are using an espresso machine, pull your espresso shot right into the jar with your honey mixture. Stir until the honey is mostly dissolved into the hot coffee.
3. Fill a pint jar or tall glass about half way with ice cubes. Pour in the milk (8oz - 1 cup) then pour the espresso and honey mixture over the top. This is my favorite part. I always love how pretty it looks!
4. In a small jar (I just use the same one that my espresso was in) combine the heavy cream (1 Tbs), milk (1 Tbs), and honey (1/2 tsp). Use a milk frother and froth until it is creamy and has doubled in volume, about 10-20 seconds.
5. Pour the cold foam over your latte and add a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish. Serve and enjoy!
