There is something satisfying about a simple, well-made coffee, especially as the weather cools. illy has been sharing a few new recipes this year, including the recent Caramellow latte that Appetito readers loved for its mellow sweetness. Their latest creation, the Vanilla Clove Caffè Latte, brings a different kind of comfort.
This latte blends vanilla’s soft sweetness with the warm aroma of clove, all balanced by illy’s signature espresso. It is easy to make at home and a nice way to add a little seasonal flavor without going too heavy.
Below is the recipe so you can try it yourself. It is a good match for slow mornings as you prepare for the holiday season.

Illy Vanilla Clove Caffe Latte
1
servings10
minutesIngredients
10-12 oz. 10-12 illy glass or paper cup
illy espresso
6 oz. 6 whole milk
vanilla syrup
1/4 tsp. 1/4 ground cloves
Directions
- Put 6 oz (180 cc) cold whole milk into a steaming pitcher.
- Add 1/4 tsp ground cloves into milk and set aside.
- Add 3 pumps (3/4 oz) vanilla syrup to bottom of serving glass.
- Prepare a double espresso (50 cc) directly into a 3 oz pitcher.
- While coffee is pouring:
-Steam and froth milk.
-Swirl the milk and froth in the pitcher to eliminate big bubbles and keep it mixed.
- Pour espresso into a glass and stir or swirl to mix in the syrup.
-Holding the pitcher approximately 3-4” above the glass, pour the frothed milk over the espresso until the glass is full.
-Garnish with a tiny pinch of cloves. Not too much!
Notes
- Preparation adjustments
6 oz/8 oz ILLY GLASS or PAPER CUP
single espresso (25 cc)
4 oz (120 cc) cold whole milk
2 pumps (1/2 oz) vanilla syrup 1/8 tsp ground cloves
raw sugar
Repeat the process for
the standard 10 oz/12 oz
preparation.
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