Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony-Inspired Spiced Coffee Latte

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A fragrant spiced coffee latte inspired by the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, infused with cardamom and cinnamon. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together strong brewed coffee, 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 Ethiopian cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brew 1 cup of strong coffee using your preferred method and pour into a heatproof mug.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup whole milk with 1/4 tsp ground cardamom and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently, until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove the milk mixture from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until sugar dissolves.
  4. Step 4: Froth the spiced milk using a milk frother or by vigorously whisking for 1 minute until foamy.
  5. Step 5: Pour the frothed spiced milk over the brewed coffee, holding back foam with a spoon, then top with remaining foam.
  6. Step 6: Optionally, garnish with 2 tbsp whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon before serving warm.

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