We all know that “pumpkin spice” has become it’s own season
at this point, but we often forget that there are so many other drinks to
consider to get you warm and cozy as you walk through those crunchy leaves. Here are just a few more to consider and try to make at home!
To start, there are many teas that can be turned into lattes and it’s
so easy to make them!
This tea latte features a nice frothy texture, a floral lavender
taste, and can be sweetened with vanilla syrup as opposed to vanilla extract.
Start with brewing your Earl Grey tea – you can brew by filling your cup with
just half boiling water because we’re going to fill the rest up with frothed
milk. Next, froth your milk until it reaches your preferred temperature or foamy
texture. With the addition of the vanilla and a quick stir, the warm flavours
of the earl grey tea come through to provide you with the feeling of comfort. 
This still falls under the ‘tea latte’ category but with a
twist! If you’re someone who enjoys slight spice to his or her morning brew,
you’ll definitely love adding chai to your espresso! The easiest way to make
this latte is by using chai syrup so that your espresso isn’t watered down by
brewed tea. The rest is easy – just froth some milk and pour on top of your
espresso and enjoy! The cinnamon and cloves in the chai syrup make a great pairing
with almost any espresso!
If you’re not a tea person at all of course we have the
perfect espresso-based beverages for you to try!
This flavoured latte-like beverage combines our favourite
things: coffee and chocolate! Start by adding chocolate syrup to your cup and
pour your espresso on top – give it a quick swirl or stir to melt it up too.
Next, just like any other latte, froth your milk! Make sure you don’t make your
milk too foamy because you’re going to want to add whipped cream on top and foam
definitely gets in the way of that! Last but not least, add a sprinkle of cocoa
or a drizzle of chocolate syrup to complete your beverage!
Let’s take it a step further, you’ve got the mocha down, but
if we add just a little hazelnut syrup you’ll end up with a beverage reminding
you of that oh so gooey chocolate hazelnut spread we all know and love! Finish
it off with whipped cream too!
Now, if you’re looking for a fall beverage for the kiddos or
just something to cozy up with before bed without a burst of caffeine, this hot chocolate is just for you!
Imagine melting down a Caramilk bar and mixing it with warm
milk – this hot chocolate is certainly similar! Start with adding equal shots
of chocolate syrup and caramel syrup, then add a touch of hot water just to
melt the chocolate and stir it with the caramel syrup. Froth your milk, again
not creating too much foam and pour it into your cup leaving enough space to
layer on whipped cream (and caramel sauce!)! This beverage is perfect to warm
you up after playing outside in the leaves, or cuddling up to watch a movie in
the evening.
So next time you're looking for a drink that's #InstagramWorthy, a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, or just something tasty to try this fall, refer back to these recipes for some inspiration!
