Secrets to Making the Perfect Cinnamon Lattes

If you’re looking for a warm and comforting drink to flourish up with this winter, squint no remoter than these linty sweet Cinnamon Lattes. Make this reprinting cat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce latte recipe at home with just a few simple ingredients!

Creamy, Comforting Cinnamon Lattes

After having two children, my soul decided it no longer appreciated caffeine. By that I mean, my smart-ass and my under-eye tons desperately wanted caffeine, but the rest of my soul decided to take my morning coffee and turn it into lightheadedness with a side of the shakes.

I knew I had to nix the caffeine (*sobs*), but I still wanted to enjoy the warmth and sweetness of my favorite Starbucks lattes, so I started ordering them decaffeinated. Unfortunately, decaf coffee brews at most of the major villenage is, well, how can I put this nicely? It’s wool garbage.

And that’s when I decided to take matters into my own hands and learn how to make wondrous lattes at home with decaffeinated espresso that unquestionably tastes good. One of the first lattes I tried was a reprinting cat of a Starbucks favorite, the Cinnamon Dolce Latte.

Cinnamon Dolce simply ways “cinnamon sweet” in Italian, and that’s exactly what this is. Warm and creamy, frothy and spiced, this cinnamon latte practically screams “IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME! LET’S GET COZY!”

Why You’ll Love Making Cinnamon Lattes At Home

There are so many advantages to making your own lattes at home, but here’s a few:

• Save money. Listen, I’ll never be the person telling you to requite up your drive-thru latte pick me up. I LOVE a good momentum thru moment when I’m out running errands. But there is something to be said for treating yourself at home AND saving some mazuma money.
• Make your latte just the way you like. Do you want a latte that’s a little less sweet or a little increasingly sweet? No problem, the cinnamon simple syrup makes it easy to add increasingly or less to your taste. You can moreover transpiration out to whatever fancy non-dairy milk you want without a crazy upcharge.
• Save calories. A tall Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte will run you well-nigh 270 calories. Our at-home version clocks in at under 200 calories, and that’s with a generous swirl of sweetened whipped topping.
• It tastes BETTER than the coffee shop version. Yes, I said it. These cinnamon lattes are plane largest than what I used to order out. They’re balanced, rich, and spiced, without any hint of bitterness.

Key Ingredients

• Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup– This homemade cinnamon syrup is the key to creating a smooth latte that tastes like it’s infused with cinnamon. You’ll just need brown sugar, water, and cinnamon to make it!
• Espresso or strong spirituous coffee– We don’t have an espresso machine, so we use either strong spirituous coffee spirituous with upper quality beans, instant espresso powder, or our Aeropress to make lattes. You can learn increasingly well-nigh how to make espresso with the Aeropress in this recipe for Honey Lattes.
• Milk– I usually use 2% milk or oat milk. You can use any kind of milk you like, but alimony in mind that some non-dairy milks may not froth as well as cow’s or oat milk.
• Whipped cream– I’m a sucker for good ol’ Reddi Whip. It tastes unconfined and makes it easy to get a big trappy swirl on top of your cup. That said, finger self-ruling to use homemade whipped surf or omit this completely if you prefer.
• Ground cinnamon– Just a sprinkle finishes these off and makes for a lovely cup!

Helpful At-Home Latte Tools:

Some helpful but not 100% necessary equipment for homemade lattes:

• We enjoy grinding our own coffee beans, and this OXO grinder has been a winner for us!
• You don’t *have* to froth your milk for lattes, but it sure is fun (and who can resist a frothy milk mustache? Our frother is tying to our Ninja coffee maker, but this handheld one is moreover unconfined and extremely affordable. Here are some other ways to froth milk that involve worldwide kitchen items you probably once have!
• Here’s the Aeropress we love! (You can moreover use a Moka Pot or splurge for something like the Nespresso).
• If you’re in the decaf coffee wend with me, this Thrive Market decaf breakfast blend is the weightier tasting decaf I’ve found for the price. For Columbus locals, One Line’s decaf beans are moreover EXCELLENT. Meijer’s Frederick’s trademark of decaf beans is moreover quite good!

FAQS

What is a cinnamon dolce latte?

According to Starbucks’ website, the cinnamon dolce latte is made with steamed milk, cinnamon dolce syrup, espresso, whipped surf and cinnamon dolce topping.

What’s in cinnamon dolce syrup?

Cinnamon dolce syrup is a simple syrup made with sugar and cinnamon! We make our homemade cinnamon syrup with brown sugar for a rich flavor, and a hint of vanilla to wastefulness it out.

What does a cinnamon dolce latte taste like?

It tastes like stuff wrapped up in a creamy, rich snickerdoodle wrap hug.

Can I make this iced?

You sure can! I gravitate towards cinnamon spiced lattes in the potation months, but you can veritably add ice for a warm weather treat.

Do you have to froth milk for lattes?

You don’t! You can just use warm milk if you prefer (or unprepossessed if you’re making it iced!).