A drink that tastes like a season - warm cinnamon and rich pumpkin blend seamlessly into dark, freshly brewed coffee.
Ըմպելիք, որն ունի տարվա եղանակի զգացողություն. դարչինի ջերմությունն ու դդմի հարուստ համը միաձուլվում են թունդ սուրճի հետ։
Напиток со вкусом времени года: теплая корица и насыщенная тыква гармонично сочетаются с крепким свежесваренным кофе.
Despite the name, there's rarely much actual pumpkin in a pumpkin spice latte - what people are really responding to is the spice blend: cinnamon, ginger, clove, and nutmeg, the same mix that shows up in pumpkin pie itself. Combined with real pumpkin purée for body and a touch of sweetness, and poured over espresso, it turns into one of the few coffee drinks that tastes unmistakably like a season rather than just a flavor.
It's a slightly longer recipe than most on this page, since you're making a small batch of spiced pumpkin syrup first - but that batch keeps in the fridge for about a week, so one round of prep covers several lattes.
Suggested coffee: Elysia - 80% Arabica / 20% Robusta, pulled as a strong moka or espresso shot.
For the pumpkin spice syrup:
2 tbsp pumpkin purée, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 60 ml water, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp ginger, pinch of clove, pinch of nutmeg (syrup batch makes about 4–5 servings)
For the latte:
1 shot (~30 ml) freshly brewed espresso or strong moka coffee, 200 ml milk, 2 tbsp pumpkin spice syrup, whipped cream and extra cinnamon for topping (optional)
Make the syrup:
- Combine the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, water, and spices in a small saucepan.
- Whisk over low-medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 3–4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Store in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to a week.
Build the latte:
- Warm the milk in a small pan or with a frother, without letting it boil.
- Stir 2 tbsp of the pumpkin spice syrup into the warm milk until fully combined.
- Brew the coffee fresh and pour it into a cup.
- Pour the spiced milk over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon if you frothed it.
- Spoon the foam on top, add whipped cream if using, and finish with a dusting of cinnamon.
Tip: taste the syrup before using it - pumpkin purées vary in sweetness, so adjust the brown sugar up or down before you make a full batch.
