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7 quirky latte recipe ideas to try from home
We’ve found seven of the most quirky latte ideas, complete with recipes that you can try out from the comfort of your own home!
Whether you’re trying to keep things interesting while working from home or you’re simply trying to extend your repertoire beyond that same old instant coffee, we’ve got you covered. From Matcha to Mazapan, we’ve scouted out seven unique recipes you can try out at home if you’re looking to make your choice of latte a little quirky in 2024.
Korean hazelnut latte
Starting off with a coffee that caused quite a stir at Costco recently, the Korean hazelnut latte is perfect for anybody looking to add a nutty flavor to their morning brew.
Provided you have hazelnut syrup to hand, this one is incredibly easy to make and won’t add any unnecessary time to your day.
Charcoal latte
While this one sounds a little scary, charcoal lattes are actually all the rage right now.
Inspired by Kim Kardashian herself, charcoal lattes are said to aid in detoxing and will almost certainly look like no other drink you’ve ever prepared in your kitchen.
Miel latte
You’ve likely never heard of a ‘miel latte’, but that doesn’t mean it’s overly complicated – ‘miel’ is actually just the French word for honey.
Prepared with honey and often cinnamon, crafting your latte this way can often provide a welcome break from the basic taste of sugar – and can easily be adapted to incorporate any other flavors you enjoy.
Dumpling latte
Okay, for anyone who may be confused, let’s clear it up. Dumpling lattes do not exist.
Thanks to the iconic reality show Vanderpump Rules, in which one of the central characters, Tom, could be heard referring to a coffee as a “Dumplin’ latte”, there has been a spike in people searching for ‘dumpling lattes’ online.
In reality, Tom was referring to the coffees he made for his then-partner Ariana as “Dumplin’ lattes”, as Dumpling was his nickname for her.
With that being said, this TikTok does highlight one particularly creative cafe in Shanghai that has taken to using dumplings as miniature coffee mugs:
Mazapan latte
You may know it as mazapan, mazap�n or marzipan. Either way, this latte is not for the faint-hearted.
Revered by those with a sweet tooth and loathed by dentists, you won’t find a latte that will give you more of a sugar rush than a marzipan one will.
Saffron latte
If you have a little bit of cash lying around and want to make your morning java extra extravagant, this one is for you.
Widely regarded as one of the costliest spices available on the market, Saffron is a seasoning and coloring agent largely produced in the Middle East, which is generally only sold to consumers in rather small quantities – making the mammoth portion on display in the TikTok below even more impressive!
Matcha latte
And, finally, we end on the humble matcha latte.
While these are commonplace in coffee shops, matcha lattes are generally not often associated with home brewing. But, as long as you can acquire a good spot to pick up the necessary Matcha powder, it’s as easy to make as any other coffee.
