Cocoa and Chai Spice Latte
My latte just took an interesting turn! This latte combines espresso with a homemade syrup flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, as well as creamy dark chocolate oat foam. It’s the kind of drink that makes you want to slow down and savor every sip.
Chai spice syrup only takes a few minutes to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for future use. When combined with Oatbox’s Barista Oat Drink and Intense Dark Chocolate Creamer, it makes a smooth, slightly spiced latte with just the right amount of chocolate. It’s a perfect combination for cooler days!
- Servings: 1
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Good to know
- For an even more flavorful chai spice syrup, let the spices steep for an additional 10 to 15 minutes off the heat before straining.
- For a smoother syrup, I recommend using cinnamon sticks instead of ground cinnamon. If you use ground cinnamon, a light sediment will naturally form at the bottom of the container.
- Chai spice syrup will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator in a clean, airtight container. You can also freeze it in small portions so you always have some on hand.
- To make an iced version, pour the espresso and syrup into a glass filled with ice cubes. Then, add the oat milk and dark chocolate creamer without heating them.
Ingredients
Chai Spice Syrup
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 1 cup (210 g) brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks (or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon)
- 2 star anise pods
- 5 cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cardamom
- 6 slices of fresh ginger
Latte
- 1 or 2 shots of espresso (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of chai spice syrup (or more, to taste)
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) of Oatbox Barista Oat Drink
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of Intense Dark Chocolate Oat Creamer
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Preparation
Chai Spice Syrup
- In a small saucepan, bring all the syrup ingredients to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Strain the syrup and transfer it to an airtight container.
Latte
- Pour the coffee into a cup and add the chai spice syrup.
- Froth the oat milk and creamer together, then pour them into the cup. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
