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Honey Bun Latte

Honey Bun Latte is a cozy latte made with espresso or strong coffee, warm cinnamon-sweet honey, brown sugar, and vanilla. The milk is steamed, fully dissolved, and frothed for a light foam before topping with whipped cream and extra cinnamon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey Bun Latte
  • 1 servings espresso or strong brewed coffee Use 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee.
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • whipped cream For topping; optional if desired.
  • extra cinnamon For garnish; optional if desired.

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan

Method
 

Brew and warm the milk
  1. Brew the espresso or strong coffee, then set it aside so it’s ready for pouring.
  2. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling (about 2–4 minutes), then keep it hot.
  3. Whisk in the honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and ground cinnamon until fully dissolved (about 30–60 seconds), with no grainy bits visible.
  4. Froth the milk using a frother or by whisking vigorously for 30–60 seconds until you see a light foam on top.
Assemble and serve
  1. Pour the espresso into a mug, then immediately top with the warm, frothy milk.
  2. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and dust with extra cinnamon before serving, so the foam stays airy.

Notes

Pro tip: steam the milk until it’s just steaming and don’t boil, or the flavor can turn flat. Store any leftover honey-cinnamon milk mixture in the fridge for up to 2 days and rewarm gently; it’s best to make fresh espresso. Freezing: no, as dairy and foam texture change. Dietary swap: use lactose-free milk for an easy lactose-free version without changing the method.