Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Coffee and Cardamom Latte

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A rich and aromatic coffee latte infused with Ethiopian coffee and warm cardamom, sweetened lightly for a comforting beverage experience. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together freshly brewed Ethiopian 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 150 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 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brew 1 cup of strong Ethiopian coffee using your preferred method, ensuring it is hot and fresh.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup whole milk over medium heat with 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, whisking occasionally until steaming but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove milk from heat and froth using a handheld frother or whisk vigorously until foamy.
  4. Step 4: Stir 1 tbsp honey and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract into the brewed coffee until dissolved.
  5. Step 5: Pour the frothed cardamom milk over the sweetened coffee, spooning some foam on top and serving immediately.

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