Beverages
Hibiscus Latte
Makes 1 serving
Hibiscus Latte
Makes 1 serving
A slightly tart caffeine-free drink that is delicious both hot and iced.
Ingredients
Hibiscus Syrup
Makes about 2 cups
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 hibiscus tea bags
Latte
- ¼ cup Hibiscus Syrup, chilled
- ½ cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
Preparation
- Prepare the Hibiscus Syrup. Put the water and sugar into a heavy bottomed saucepan set over medium heat. Heat until the sugar has fully dissolved into the water. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Allow to steep for 30 minutes. Remove the tea bags and cool fully prior to use.
- Prepare the Latte. Put the Hibiscus Syrup in a glass that’s at least 12 ounces in capacity. Reserve. Put the milk into a heatproof mug. Hold the mug in one hand and place under the steam wand so the bottom of the wand is just below the surface of the milk at an angle. Select the Steam function and press the START/STOP knob to start steaming. While holding the mug at an angle, allow the steam to move the milk around. Once the milk begins to increase in volume, lift the mug up higher so the steam wand immerses deeper into the milk (this will prevent large bubbles from forming and will make a nice fine milk foam). When the foam has almost reached the top of the mug and you can feel that the milk in the mug is quite hot, press the START/STOP knob to stop steaming. Tap the mug a few times to remove any larger bubbles.
- Pour the steamed milk into the glass with the hibiscus syrup. Serve immediately.
