Boston-Style Specialty Coffee Latte with Cardamom

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A cozy latte inspired by specialty coffee shops of Boston, infused with aromatic cardamom and topped with velvety steamed milk. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together espresso, whole milk, ground cardamom for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 American cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brew 2 shots (about 2 oz) of espresso using your espresso machine or stovetop espresso maker.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat 8 oz whole milk with 1/4 tsp ground cardamom over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, about 2-3 minutes. Use a milk frother or whisk vigorously to create foam.
  3. Step 3: Pour 1 tbsp vanilla syrup into a mug, add the hot cardamom-infused milk, and then pour the freshly brewed espresso on top to create a layered latte effect.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a pinch of ground cinnamon on the foam and serve immediately for a warm and aromatic specialty coffee experience.

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