Chilly fall temperatures are beginning to hit, and there’s no better way to warm up than with a cosy latte. Make the most of the crisp weather and fill your home with the aroma of cinnamon, maple syrup, and warm coffee. This maple latte recipe has all the autumn vibes, and since you probably already have the ingredients on hand, it makes a perfect impromptu fall pick-me-up.

Drinking Temperature: Served at 56°C

Ingredients

• 60 ml espresso or 120 ml strongly brewed coffee; for an espresso alternative see below for tips
• 180-235 ml milk of choice
• 1 tsp - 1 tbsp maple syrup, according to taste
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Whipped cream for topping (optional)
• Cinnamon for sprinkling (optional)

Espresso Alternative

No espresso machine? Aeropress or Moka pot coffee make great, concentrated alternatives to espresso. You can also use your usual brewing method and just make an extra-strong batch.

Directions

• Brew espresso or coffee and pour into your Ember Mug², set at 56°C.
• Pour vanilla extract and maple syrup directly in coffee.
• Heat and froth milk, and pour over espresso.
• Top with whipped cream, if desired.
• Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top of the foam or whipped cream.

A Note on Choosing Your Maple Syrup

We recommend opting for real maple syrup over maple-flavoured pancake syrup for this recipe. You’ll get a much cleaner maple taste as opposed to the, well, “pancake-y” taste you’d get from artificial syrup. If you’re not sure what you have, just glance at the ingredients on the bottle. Pure maple syrup will only list maple syrup, while pancake syrup will usually list corn syrup, caramel colouring, and artificial maple flavour.

Even among pure maple syrups, there’s a distinction between a few different grades of syrup. Most will be labelled as “Dark Colour, Robust Taste,” or “Amber Colour, Richt Taste,” or “Golden Colour, Delicate Taste.” In general, the darker the colour, the stronger the taste of the maple syrup. We recommend dark or amber for this recipe so that the maple flavour can shine through the coffee. (But if golden is what you have on hand, go ahead and use it! The difference in taste will be subtle.

Enjoy this simple recipe in your Ember Mug².