If you love latte coffee, try its different variations and flavors. Every flavor has a unique taste, aroma, and health benefits. That is why I prefer latte over other coffee flavors. It has the flexibility of adding and brewing with different variations. A Saffron latte is one such combination of espresso, milk, and saffron spice.
Here, I am discussing a Saffron latte recipe in detail. Also, this drink comes with some health benefits. Let’s first check why adding saffron to a latte gives a scrumptious taste and aroma.
Also, check the recipe for skinny latte.
Why is saffron added to coffee or latte?
You can add saffron to brewed coffee or a latte. The Saffron strand makes coffee rich in taste and aroma. The combination of latte and saffron goes beyond taste and aroma, saffron adds multiple health benefits.
Saffron has the essence of floral with earthy notes and a slight bitterness. Saffron is not restricted to coffee, you can add and mix it with different foods and beverages. In fact, some countries make it part and parcel of daily life. A small pinch of saffron can make a food or drink something more delicious and aromatic.
You can brew latte with Biscoff crumbs.
Health benefits of saffron
Some prefer saffron in latte or coffee due to its numerous health benefits. Saffron-infused coffee can get you in a good mood and boost your feel-good factor. In particular, a cup in the morning will make your whole day.
- Also, it contains high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- It improves digestion and stomach functions.
- Also, it helps in balancing blood pressure and heart health.
- It also reduces the aging effect and improves skin glow.
If you want a low-caffeine coffee brew, try a decaf latte.
How to make saffron latte at home?
If you brew regular latte, this drink isn’t an issue for you.
Ingredients
- Two Espresso shots
- 3/4 of Whole milk
- 4 strings of saffron
- one tablespoon of sugar or honey (optional)
- Half a tablespoon of cardamom powder (optional)
Saffron latte
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 3/4 glass whole milk
- 4 strings saffron
Instructions
- Add a tablespoon of hot milk to the cup
- add four strings of saffron to the cup
- Let it steep for four to five minutes
- Brew two espresso shots
- Steam the whole milk
- Pour the espresso shots into the large glass
- Add steamed milk into the glass
- Add a saffron-infused cup to the glass of espresso and steamed milk
- Optionally, you can add 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey to the glass
- Saffron latte glass is ready to serve
Notes
Instructions
- Add a tablespoon of hot milk to the cup. However, it shouldn’t be boiling a slight heat is enough.
- Now add four strings of saffron to the cup.
- Let it steep for four to five minutes. It will make saffron to get the desired aroma and taste.
- Brew two espresso shots and use an espresso machine. Otherwise, you can make it with any available coffee maker.
- Steam the whole milk with a steam wand or follow the manual process.
- Pour the espresso shots into the large glass.
- Add steamed milk into the glass.
- In the cup of infused saffron with milk, add a tablespoon of sugar or honey and cardamom powder.
- Add a saffron-infused cup to the glass of espresso and steamed milk.
It is ready to enjoy and serve.
How to add different variations to a saffron latte?
Latte has the flexibility of adding different variations and combinations of variations.
You can brew it with various milk options. If you want to make healthier and less caloric, add non-dairy milk. Making it with almond, soy, or oat milk can give the same taste and aroma.
If you prefer brewed coffee over espresso shot in your routine. Add brewed coffee instead of espresso shots.
Taste
A latte is a rich, creamy, and sweet drink. In addition, saffron tastes unique and distinctly different from other flavors.
The flavor is floral, sweet, and creamy, with a slight bitterness from the espresso.
How many calories are in a Saffron latte?
A latte always has more calories. Adding non-dairy milk and no added sugar can make it healthier and less caloric.
A saffron latte glass contains around 200 to 250 calories. The exact calories depend on the type of milk and other added flavors. For instance, adding soy or almond milk instead of whole milk will add less calories. Similarly, when sugar or honey are not added, calories are reduced considerably.
Iced Saffron latte
In summer, you can brew an iced version of this delicious coffee. The cold latte has the taste and aroma with the addition of iced cubes.
The ingredients only add extra iced cubes for the cold flavor, otherwise, it has the same ingredients as a hot saffron latte.
There is not much difference in the brewing method. I discussed the slight changes that you need to make an iced saffron latte.
Add iced cubes at the top. Also, you don’t need to steam milk since an iced latte only requires room-temperature milk.
Make sure to cool down the hot espresso before adding the milk.
Nothing else really requires to change in this latte coffee.
Another amazing drink is Irish cream breve.
Final thoughts
A great lattte taste that you should brew at home. Saffron not only has a unique flavor but also has some health benefits.
Saffron is the spice that I add to coffee and food.
Add saffron to your daily life to enjoy this incredible spice.