Maple Cardamom Latte Recipe
Looking for a cozy fall coffee that isn’t pumpkin spice? The Maple Cardamom Latte is your answer. 🍁☕ Smooth maple syrup pairs with the smoky, citrusy warmth of cardamom for a café-style drink that’s both comforting and unexpected. Brew it with a shot of espresso—or better yet, our All Jacked Up Coffee, a bold unflavored espresso blend—and you’ll have a seasonal sip that’s simple, cozy, and delicious at home.
Ingredient spotlight: maple & cardamom
Cardamom in coffee: Popular in Middle Eastern and Indian coffee traditions, cardamom adds a smoky, citrusy, and subtly peppery flavor that balances the bitterness of coffee beautifully.
Maple syrup: A natural sweetener that brings caramelized depth and silky body to lattes. Unlike processed syrups, maple syrup adds minerals and a cozy fall flavor that pairs perfectly with spices.
Recipe overview
Ingredients
- 2 oz espresso or 6 oz strong brewed All Jacked Up Coffee
- 6 oz milk of choice, steamed (or cold-frothed for iced)
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1½ Tbsp pure maple syrup
- Chai spice, for dusting (optional)
Method
- Brew: Pull espresso or brew a strong 6 oz cup of All Jacked Up.
- Flavor base: In a mug, stir together coffee, maple syrup, and ground cardamom until dissolved.
- Milk: Steam and froth milk (or cold-froth for iced).
- Assemble: Pour frothed milk over the maple-cardamom coffee.
- Finish: Dust with chai spice (optional) and enjoy.
Variations to try
- Iced Maple Cardamom Latte: Build over ice, top with cold foam, and drizzle with extra maple.
- Maple Cardamom Oat Milk Latte: Oat milk amplifies the natural creaminess and sweetness.
- Keto Maple Latte: Use sugar-free maple syrup (or allulose + maple extract) and almond milk with 2 Tbsp heavy cream.
- Copycat Starbucks Maple Latte: A homemade, cleaner take with fewer sugars and real spice.
FAQ
Can you put cardamom in coffee?
Yes! Cardamom has been used in coffee for centuries, especially in Middle Eastern traditions. It adds warmth, citrusy brightness, and a peppery depth that balances bold coffee flavors.
Is maple syrup good in coffee?
Absolutely. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that dissolves easily in hot drinks, adds a caramel-like richness, and pairs perfectly with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
What spices go well with maple in coffee?
Cardamom is our favorite, but cinnamon, nutmeg, chai spice, and even ginger complement maple beautifully in lattes.
