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How-to & Brewing

How to Make a Cardamom Honey Latte (Our Signature)

Recreate the Qahwtea house drink at home.

The short answer

To make a cardamom honey latte at home, stir a little honey and a pinch of ground cardamom into a fresh shot of espresso, then top with steamed milk. The cardamom should be aromatic but gentle and the honey soft rather than sugary. It is our house signature, warm and deliberately not too sweet.

Interactive · Cardamom honey latte timer

  1. 1Brew the espressoInto a warm cup · 30s
  2. 2Stir in honey and cardamomWhile the coffee is hot · 30s
  3. 3Steam and froth the milkUntil glossy and warm · 45s
  4. 4Pour and finishDust with cardamom on top · 20s

Brew the espresso

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Our signature, at home

The cardamom honey latte is the drink guests ask us about most. The secret is balance. The honey should round the coffee, not overpower it, and the cardamom should lift the cup with aroma rather than heat. Here is how to recreate it.

What you need

  • 1 to 2 shots of espresso, or strong brewed coffee
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey, to taste
  • A pinch of ground green cardamom
  • About 200 millilitres of milk of your choice

Method

  1. Pull or brew your espresso into a warm cup.
  2. While it is hot, stir in the honey until it dissolves.
  3. Add a pinch of ground cardamom and stir to combine.
  4. Steam or warm and froth the milk, then pour it over the coffee.
  5. Finish with a light dusting of cardamom on top if you like.

Tip

Add cardamom a pinch at a time. It is potent, and a little carries the whole cup. You can always add more, but you cannot take it back.

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Frequently asked

What milk is best for a cardamom honey latte?
Whole milk gives the creamiest result, but oat milk froths well and complements the honey and cardamom nicely. Use whatever you enjoy.
Can I make it iced?
Yes. Dissolve the honey and cardamom in the hot espresso first, let it cool, then pour over cold milk and ice so the honey does not seize.
How much cardamom should I use?
Start with a small pinch of ground green cardamom per drink. It should be aromatic and gentle, not sharp or dominant.