Today we’re sharing our Homemade Gingerbread Latte recipe just in time for the holidays.
I love coffee and coffee related drinks. Especially around the holidays. And I’ve been known to have a latte now and then although I do need to be careful because the dairy sometimes upsets my stomach. I don’t like it when that happens, but I risk it sometimes for a decadent drink. And fortunately, a lot of coffee shops and chains (coughPaneracough) now have alternatives like almond milk.
You know what else don’t like? Hectic holiday crowds. Standing in lines. Forking over an ungodly amount of money for a beverage. Trying to not spill as I traverse the dreary parking lot to my faraway car, drink in one hand, umbrella in the other; 5-year old tugging at my coat, asking 100 questions a minute, and wildly splashing my clothes anytime we pass a large puddle. Enter the Homemade Gingerbread Latte!
You know what I do like? Warm firesides. A nice pair of warm socks caressing my toes. The smell of freshly made holiday baked goods filling the house. The sound of my kids playing joyfully in the next room. And a warm drink in my hand! I can’t tell you what quite times like this mean to me. They are soul restoring. That’s why I love learning to make my own homemade drinks so that I don’t have to fight the crowds in public. We’ve written about a number of our favorite warm drinks on this blog: We love our Chai Spiced Cider. It’s hard to beat a good Chai Latte. And then when the holiday season rolls around we know it’s time for baking gingerbread cookies and breaking out this gingerbread latte recipe.
Do you feel me? Why stand in line at Starbucks waiting for your favorite limited time flavored drink when you can be enjoying a gingerbread latte at home. On your couch. In your pajamas! 🙂
Gingerbread is such a festive flavor and a perfect match for a holiday latte. I first decided I needed to make gingerbread lattes while making gingerbread cookies with our kids…a yearly holiday tradition in our house.
A latte is just espresso, steamed milk, and a little milk foam–plus a little added something if it is a flavored latte (hello caramel!). We don’t have an espresso machine, so I just used very strong coffee in the french press. We just put the spices and molasses in with the ground coffee beans in the bottom of the french press, pour the water over, and 5 minutes later, gingerbread spiced coffee! If you don’t have a french press, I think you could easily mix the dry spices in with your ground coffee and stir in a little molasses when you pour your coffee.
For the steamed milk, I actually have one of the little fancyplug-in milk frother machines. A little indulgent for sure. I think it was a birthday present one year. I have talked to friends that have the little hand held frother that costs under $20. Or, I recently saw a video where you just pour your milk in amason jar, screw the lid on tightly, shake it shake it shake it, heat in the microwave, and voila.
If you aren’t familiar with a french press, this is a great in-depth article from the Kitchn describing all the ins and outs of the french press coffee.
You know have no excuses. This gingerbread latte has your name on it!
Gingerbread Latte Recipe
Print Rate
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 2/3 c coffee beans , ground coarsely for the french press
- boiling water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 c molasses
- 16 oz steamed milk (dairy, almond, coconut)
- Whip cream and cinnamon sprinkles on top optional
Instructions
Heat water in tea kettle (or however you normally would).
Add coffee, spices, and molasses to french press.
Once water is almost boiling, pour into the french press, stir, and cover with lid and leave for 5 minutes.
While coffee is steeping, heat/froth your milk.
Push down french press plunger.
Pour coffee in cups 1/2-2/3 full.
Add steamed milk and top with foam, whipped cream (optional), and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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FAQs
One of the best seasonal drinks Starbucks ever made was a Gingerbread Latte. They discontinued it!
How much is a Starbucks Gingerbread Latte? ›
Toffee nut latte - £3.55 RRP. Caramel waffle latte - £3.55 RRP. Gingerbread latte - £3.55 RRP.
How to order the Gingerbread Latte at Starbucks? ›
Here's how to order it:
- Order a grande Cinnamon Dolce Latte.
- Add two pumps of white mocha syrup.
- Add a pump of chai tea concentrate.
- Ask for a few shakes of nutmeg mixed in.
- For some added spice, you can ask for a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Starbucks has set the standard with its line-up of delicious and seasonally inspired coffee beverages. Over the years, their holiday menu has included the Peppermint Mocha, Santa Claus Frappuccino, and Gingerbread Latte – the latter of which was unfortunately discontinued after 2019.
When was the Gingerbread Latte discontinued? ›
Gingerbread is the star of the show at Starbucks this holiday season. The Gingerbread Latte was a fixture on Starbucks' holiday menu for nearly two decades before it was discontinued in 2019.
Who sells Gingerbread Latte? ›
Gingerbread Latte: Starbucks Coffee Company.
What Starbucks drink tastes like gingerbread? ›
Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte
“The combination of the Starbucks Blonde Espresso with the steamed oatmilk infused with olive oil is nice and balanced with the gingerbread syrup uplifting all those spice notes. It's cozy and warming with an enjoyable dash of holiday flavors.”
Does Starbucks have any gingerbread drinks? ›
Sweet and delicately spicy gingerbread flavours mingle—with our Starbucks Blonde® Espresso and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and a pumpkin spice blend—for the perfect holiday touch. If Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast is not available, Signature Espresso Roast will be substituted.
Is Starbucks gingerbread coffee good? ›
It is the best gingerbread flavor I have tasted in coffee form. All the notes can be enjoyed in balance and truly captured beautifully! Now is my favorite holiday blend ever!
What is the new gingerbread drink at Starbucks? ›
Starbucks is ready for everything merry and bright! The coffee chain announced a new holiday drink to kick off cozy season: the iced gingerbread oat milk chai. It joins the menu on Thursday. The flavorful confection is mixed with oat milk and black tea infused with cinnamon and warming spices.
The Cinderella Latte isn't officially part of the Starbucks famed "secret menu," so if you want to order it, you'll have to specify to your barista that you want a PSL with half the pumpkin spice replaced with white mocha sauce. And you can order one at any Starbucks, whether you're in a Disney park or not.
Will Starbucks bring back gingerbread? ›
However, it was discontinued in 2019, syrup and all, so you couldn't even customize an existing drink to taste similar. Now, because the Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai is on the menu, the gingerbread syrup is back, and so is the Gingerbread Latte.
Why is there no Gingerbread Latte at Starbucks? ›
Starbucks' Gingerbread Latte was released in 2000 and was a staple on the menu for nearly 20 years. However, it was discontinued in 2019, syrup and all, so you couldn't even customize an existing drink to taste similar.
Who makes a Gingerbread Latte? ›
Iced Gingerbread Latte: Starbucks Coffee Company.
How much is the gingerbread oatmilk latte? ›
As with all Starbucks beverages, pricing varies depending on the region of your local Starbucks. When you order a grande Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai, you can expect to pay between $5.95 to $6.95 for the holiday-edition 16-ounce beverage.
Why was the gingerbread running away? ›
The Gingerbread Man is an old fairy tale about a magical character gingerbread man who comes to life after being tossed into the oven and runs as fast as he can to escape whoever tries to eat him.
Will Starbucks bring back gingerbread loaf? ›
Starbucks' 2023 Holiday Food Menu
This year, the coffee chain is bringing back a few favorites, including the Sugar Plum Cheese Danish, Snowman Cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar, Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop, and Gingerbread Loaf.
What happened to the gingerbread boy? ›
The Gingerbread Man (also known as The Gingerbread Boy) is a fairy tale about a gingerbread man's misadventures while fleeing from various people that culminates in the titular character being eaten by a fox.
