A frothy caffeine free latte in a pink tea cup on a matching plate.

Healthy Cinnamon Dolce Latte (Caffeine-Free)

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan

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Indulge in coffee shop worthy flavours with this Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte! Made with roasted dandelion root tea, it's naturally caffeine-free. It's also flavoured with real cinnamon and sweetened with coconut sugar, making it an all-around healthier option.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Dietary DF, GF

Season(s) Autumn, Spring, Winter

Difficulty Easy

Yield 16oz

Equipment

Small Pot or Saucepan
Wooden spoon or whisk
Frother or blender
Kettle
Mug

Ingredients

▢ 1 teaspoon Roasted Dandelion Root Tea (or 1 Tea Bag)
▢ ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Ceylon)
▢ ¼ cup Filtered Water
▢ 2 teaspoon Coconut Sugar
▢ 2 cups Milk (I like using coconut, tigernut or almond milk for a dairy-free version.)

Instructions

For a 16-oz latte, place the tea bag in a mug. If you are using loose tea, use a tea strainer that fits in your mug or a teapot with a strainer attachment. Pour ¼ cup of boiled water over. Let it steep for 3 - 5 minutes or to your desired strength. The longer you steep it, the more bold and rich the flavour will be.
If you are using fine-ground dandelion root powder or a blended instant coffee substitute, you can skip the brewing. Either mix it with the boiled water or use an extra ¼ cup of milk and stir it right into the creamer.
To make the creamer, add the milk, cinnamon and coconut sugar to a small saucepan. Gently whisk over low heat until it comes to a light boil or begins to steam.
Once the creamer is mixed and warmed, you can use a handheld frother to give it a light, fluffy texture. Alternatively, you can give it a quick zip with an immersion blender to get a similar effect. It shouldn't take more than 30 seconds.
If you have a glass blender jug, you can also give it a quick blend in there. However, if you have a plastic blender jug, I would recommend blending the creamer before warming.
Whether you froth or not, this latte will still taste just as delicious. So, once your creamer is ready, pour it into your brewed tea.
Add an extra sprinkle of cinnamon on top if you prefer an extra special touch.

Notes

Make sure to use roasted dandelion root, as it offers a rich, bold and bitter flavour that is similar to coffee. Unroasted dandelion tea doesn't offer the same flavour.

Raw honey or pure maple syrup are natural sweeteners that can replace coconut sugar.

Coffee or espresso can be used in place of the dandelion root tea if you do not need your latte to be caffeine-free.

Any milk will work for this recipe. However, using milk with a higher fat content will result in a fluffier froth. I like using coconut, tigernut or almond milk for a dairy-free version.

Nutrition

Total Servings : Cups