Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Oct. 30, 2012

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is one of my favorite Starbucks creations. This coffee drink tastes like a pumpkin pie in a cup. The only problem with this treat is that it is seasonal. Meaning if it isnt fall your chances of getting one of these drinks is pretty slim.

Ingredients

For the pumpkin syrup
Water 2 1/2 Cup (40 tbs)
Ground nutmeg 1 Tablespoon
Cinnamon sticks 3 (1 1/2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon)
Fresh ginger 10 Gram (1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
Sugar 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Canned pumpkin 3 Tablespoon
Coffee per serving
Espresso coffee 4 Ounce
Milk 4 Ounce , warmed and frothed
Pumpkin syrup 3 Tablespoon
Whipped cream To Taste

Directions

MAKING

1. For the Pumpkin Syrup: In a medium sized sauce pan, combine spices and water.

2. Bring water to a boil, and then turn down the water with spices to simmer. Allow the spiced water to simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Strain out spices by pouring the water through a coffee filter. You want the seasoned water to be free of the spices.

4. Place water back into the pan and add sugar and pumpkin mix well. Simmer this for another 10 minutes. This will yield about 1 pint of pumpkin spice syrup.

5. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

6. For the Latte: To make the latte prepare 4 ounces of espresso or strong coffee.

7. In a coffee cup place 2 to 3 tablespoons of pumpkin syrup, then add coffee.

8. Gently pour the frothed milk over the coffee, and gently stir.

SERVING

9. Serve topped with whipped cream (if desired) and a dash of ground nutmeg.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 1