Basic Latte Ingredients

3/4 cup 2% Partly Skimmed Milk

¾ Cup Strong hot coffee

Flavored Latte #1 - Coconut Mocha Latte Ingredients

1 Basic latte

2 tsp. Cocoa powder, plus more for sprinkling

2 Tbsp. Coconut chocolate ganache (see below)

Coconut Chocolate Ganache Ingredients

4 oz. Dark chocolate chips

4 oz. Canned coconut cream

1/8 tsp. Vanilla extract (optional)

Flavored Latte #2 - Goldenmilk Chai Spice Latte Ingredients

1 Basic latte

½ tsp. Vanilla extract 2 tsp.

Honey 1 tsp.

Chai spice blend (see below) 1/8 tsp.

Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Basic Latte - Directions

1. To enjoy any of these delicious latte variations, make the basic latte recipe first, then follow the recipe of your flavored latte of choice.
2. In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a scald over medium heat.
3. Stir in the hot coffee. Remove the mixture from the heat. Cover and keep hot.
4. Pour the hot basic latte into a pre-heated 16 oz. mug. Stir in the cocoa powder and add a spoonful of Coconut Chocolate Ganache.
5. Pour the hot basic latte into a pre-heated 16 oz. mug. Add the vanilla and honey lavender syrup. Stir to incorporate.
6. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.
7. Bring the honey and water to a low boil and remove from the heat.
8. Sprinkle with lavender flowers, if desired.
9. Pour the ganache into an 8 oz jar. Close the lid and keep refrigerated.
10. Pour the hot basic latte into a pre-heated 16 oz. mug. Stirring, add the vanilla, honey and 1 tsp. of the chai spice blend.
11. Add the lavender flowers or loose tea blend. Stir, cover and steep the mixture for 15-20 minutes before straining into an 8z. jar. Close the lid and refrigerate.
12. Sprinkle with cocoa powder, if desired
13. Stir until the ganache is melted.
14. Combine the spices in a sealed jar and shake to incorporate.
15. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler with the coconut cream and whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, if using.