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A Cozy New Latte for the Season: illy’s Vanilla Clove Caffè Latte

illy’s Vanilla Clove Caffè Latte, a warm seasonal recipe with notes of vanilla and clove.

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’s Vanilla Clove Caffè Latte, a warm seasonal recipe with notes of vanilla and clove. Courtesy of illy.
illy’s Vanilla Clove Caffè Latte, a warm seasonal recipe with hints of vanilla and clove. Courtesy of illy.

Illy Vanilla Clove Caffe Latte

Recipe by illy
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Servings

1

servings
Prep time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 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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