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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte

If you love the coffee shop brown sugar shaken espresso situation, this is how you make it at home for a fraction of the price. It works in a regular drip coffee situation too. Make a big batch of the syrup ahead and it lasts all week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee per serving
  • Whole milk or oat milk steamed or frothed
  • Ice optional
  • Pinch of cinnamon for garnish

Method
 

  1. Make the syrup: combine brown sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then simmer 3 minutes. Cool and remove cinnamon sticks.
  2. Brew espresso or strong coffee.
  3. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup to a mug or glass.
  4. Pour hot or iced espresso over the syrup. Top generously with steamed or frothed milk.
  5. Dust with a pinch of cinnamon and serve.