Iced Rose Cardamom Latte
Iced Rose Cardamom Latte is a creamy, refreshing coffee drink with delicate floral rose flavor and warm cardamom spice. This easy café-style latte is calming, lightly sweet, and perfect for summer afternoons or slow mornings at home.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Coffee maker or espresso machine
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Tall glass
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk | dairy or plant-based
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso | cooled
- 1–2 tsp rose syrup | to taste
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
- ice cubes
Optional Add-Ins & Garnish
vanilla syrup | optional
edible rose petals | optional
Instructions
- Brew strong coffee or espresso and allow it to cool completely.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Add rose syrup and ground cardamom over the ice.
- Pour in the cooled coffee or espresso.
- Top with milk, stir gently, taste, and adjust sweetness if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality rose syrup to avoid artificial or soapy flavor
- Go light on cardamom, it’s strong and easily overpowering
- Always cool coffee fully before adding ice
- Oat milk creates the best café-style texture
- Dairy-free option: oat, almond, or coconut milk
- Never add rose syrup to hot coffee, flavor changes negatively