Cardamom & Rose Latte

An easy recipe for a Cardamom & Rose Latte that is perfect for sipping on a cosy morning or afternoon. This healthy tea latte is made can be enjoyed as is or served with Earl Grey tea or black coffee.

(Refined-sugar free and vegan)

Why you will love this delicious rose latte recipe

This rose & cardamom latte is the perfect companion for a chilly morning or cozy afternoon. It is incredibly easy to make this delicious drink that is sweet, fragrant, and floral. A tasty natural pick-me-up!

I love drinking it with Earl Grey tea, but it is also yummy as is or served with black coffee. This caffeine-free latte is floral in taste and slightly sweet, which is beautifully combined with the deliciously fragrant, spiced flavor of cardamon.

I love adding a drop of food coloring to my latte to give it a pretty pink color. This is entirely optional and traditional food coloring can be used or beet powder is a great natural option.

Another delicious latte recipe to try is my Iced Beetroot Latte. It is also pretty and pink!

Ingredients & Notes

This delicious and healthy rose tea latte is made using just a few simple and flavorful ingredients. It is a vegan and refined sugar-free latte recipe that celebrates the yummy flavors of rose and cardamom.

The ingredients you will need are:

• Cardamom Seeds. Cardamom pods are extremely healthy and add lots of delicious spiced flavor to this drink. Cardamom is full of highly beneficial properties such as electrolytes, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium. 
• Dried Rose Petals. To add floral rose flavor to the drink. I also like to sprinkle a few extra petals on top of my latte as a pretty garnish, but this is completely optional.
• Milk. I find almond milk froths well and tastes yummy with this latte, but you can use any other milk alternative that you prefer such as oat milk or coconut milk.
• Coconut Sugar. I like to use coconut sugar to sweeten this yummy, delicate latte but you can use any other sweetener you prefer, such as Xylitol, honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup.
• Rose Water. Adds a soft, floral rose flavor to the latte. Be careful to not add too much as this will overpower the drink.
• Pink food coloring. This is an optional addition if you would like a subtle pink color to your rose latte. You can also use beet powder as a natural option to add a pink tone.

If you love the sweet flavor of rose, try out my recipes for Rose & Vanilla Cake or Rose & White Chocolate Mousse.

How To Make A Cardamom & Rose Latte

This is an easy latte recipe to make and it can be enjoyed in various different ways. It is delicious as is, or served with earl grey tea or black coffee. To make this rose & cardamon latte on the stovetop follow the step-by-step instructions below:

STEP ONE

Combine ingredients. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk all the ingredients together and bring them to a gentle simmer.

STEP TWO

Simmer the milk mixture. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes then remove the saucepan from the heat.

STEP THREE

Allow to steep. Place a lid on the saucepan and allow the mixture to steep for at least 20 minutes.

STEP FOUR

Whisk and serve the latte. Once the mixture has steeped, whisk it vigorously to froth the milk a bit. Then enjoy it on its own with a little extra milk, or add it to coffee or earl grey tea.

Optional garnish. Top your latte with extra rose petals if desired.

Is there caffeine in a rose latte?

No, a rose latte has no caffeine in it. All the latte ingredients are naturally caffeine-free which means you can enjoy this decaf latte as a delicious caffeine-free drink.

Can rose petals be used for tea?

Yes, rose petals are safe and delicious to enjoy in warm drinks. All roses are edible and therefore can be used in tea. Some varieties are sweeter than others, so you can adjust the amount of sweetener you add to your tea latte accordingly.

The Health Benefits of Rose

Dry rose petals are beneficial to health in many ways. Rose petals contain polyphenols which are powerful antioxidants that work to protect your body from cell damage. The polyphenols in rose petals have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cognitive diseases.

Rose is also a mood enhancer and has been shown to calm the nerves. It is also beneficial in soothing digestive issues. Rose has been used for years in traditional medicine to soothe digestive upsets.

MORE DELICIOUS DRINK RECIPES TO TRY:

• Oat Milk Latte
• Vegan Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate
• Almond Milk Iced Coffee
• Cold Brew Latte

Recipe Tips

Use a milk frother if you have one - You won't regret it! It will give your latte a luxurious, super creamy foam. Simply use your milk frother to froth the latte just before serving

Add toppings - Rose petals, chopped pistachios, or coconut flakes are all tasty topping suggestions to make his beverage extra special and tasty. You could also enjoy it with a dollop of whipped coconut cream or vegan whipped cream!

Try different flavours - Mix up the flavor of your latte by adding some matcha powder or ground pistachio nuts.

Try it over iced - A chilled iced latte is so refreshing in the summer months and the flavor of rose is delicious when chilled. Simply pour the steeped rose tea latte over ice once it has cooled to room temperature and then enjoy!

I hope you love this Cardamom & Rose Latte recipe as much as I do. And if you want to see more of my food adventures, follow me on Instagram or Facebook.

This post was made in collaboration with Granny Goose.