Description
A refined coffee drink made with espresso, warm cardamom, and honey syrup, offering a well-balanced sip of bitter, floral, and sweet notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots (about 60 ml) freshly brewed espresso
- 60 ml water (for syrup)
- 3 tbsp mild honey (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for thicker syrup)
- 1 tsp ground cardamom or 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 60 ml whole milk or oat milk, cold for frothing
- Fine-grated lemon zest or a few crushed cardamom seeds, for garnish
- Optional: a small honey drizzle for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup: In a small saucepan combine honey, sugar (if using), crushed cardamom, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat, stirring until the honey dissolves and the mixture becomes slightly syrupy for about 4–6 minutes.
- Infuse and strain: Remove from heat and let the cardamom steep for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a jar to remove pods or grit.
- Brew espresso: Pull two fresh espresso shots, ensuring a properly extracted walnut-colored crema.
- Combine: Add 1–2 tablespoons of the warm syrup to each shot, adjusting sweetness as desired. Stir until the surface glosses.
- Froth milk: Froth to a velvet microfoam or steam to about 60–65°C (140–149°F).
- Finish and serve: Garnish with cardamom or lemon zest and a tiny honey thread before serving.
Notes
Use freshly ground cardamom for best results. Adjust syrup ratio to taste, and warm cups to retain heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Coffee
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg