Cozy Rose Cardamom Tea Latte Recipe

This Rose Cardamom Tea Latte is my secret weapon for a bad day. For real. I first had something like it at a tiny, crowded cafe in the city and became obsessed with recreating it. It was the mix of that floral rose with the warm, almost peppery cardamom that got me. It took a few messy attempts in my own kitchen to get the ratio right, but this is it. This is the one that tastes like a real treat, not just a cup of tea.

Ingredients for the Perfect Rose Cardamom Tea Latte

The list for this Rose Cardamom Tea Latte is shorter than you’d think. You probably have most of it already. I will say, if you can, spring for a decent rose water. The cheap ones can sometimes taste a bit soapy, and it makes a world of difference to the final drink.

• 1-2 black tea bags (I use English Breakfast, but anything robust is good)
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 cup milk (whole milk makes it richer, but oat milk is my other favorite)
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom (or 2-3 pods, just crush them a bit)
• 1-2 tsp sweetener (I like maple syrup, but use what you love)
• 1/2 tsp rose water
• Optional garnish: a little more ground cardamom, some dried rose petals if you have them

Step-by-Step Instructions

So, you want to know how to make a rose latte at home? It’s super easy. I’ll walk you through how I do it.

Step 1: Brew a Strong Tea Concentrate

First, you need a good, strong cup of tea. I just stick the tea bags in a mug, pour the boiling water over, and set a timer for 5 minutes. You want it to be almost too strong to drink on its own, because the milk will mellow it out a lot. Don’t forget to give the bags a good squeeze before you toss them.

Step 2: Infuse the Spiced Milk

While the tea is brewing, start on the milk. Just pour the milk, cardamom, and whatever sweetener you’re using into a small pot. Put it on low heat—the goal is just to warm it through and get those spices mingling, not to boil it. The whole kitchen starts to smell amazing, like a mix of warm spice and sweet milk. That’s your cue it’s almost ready for this cardamom milk tea recipe. If you used pods, now’s the time to scoop them out.

Step 3: Add Floral Notes and Froth

Take the milk off the heat before you add the rose water. I learned this the hard way—the first time I made it, I boiled the rose water with the milk and the flavor completely vanished. It needs to be added at the end. Then it’s time to make it frothy. I have one of those little handheld frothers that does the job in seconds. But honestly, you can just pour the warm milk into a jar with a lid and shake it really hard for a minute. It works just as well.

Step 4: Assemble Your Latte

And now to assemble the thing. Pour your frothed milk into the mug with the tea. A little trick I like to do is use a spoon to block the foam while I pour the milk in, and then I just plop the foam on top. Makes me feel like a real barista.

Step 5: Garnish and Enjoy Your Creation

If you have them, a few dried floral tea latte with rose petals and an extra dash of cardamom on top look really nice. And remember, if you use oat milk and maple syrup, you’ve got a killer vegan rose cardamom latte. Go find somewhere comfy to sit and actually enjoy it.

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Why This Latte is a Hug in a Mug

Look, I know it’s just a drink, but this Rose Cardamom Tea Latte is my go-to when I need to slow down for a minute. It’s warm, it’s fragrant, and it feels like something special I made just for myself. I really hope you try it out. If you do, I’d genuinely love to hear what you think in the comments. Let me know if you changed anything!

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Rose Cardamom Tea Latte

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 7 minutes

A cozy and fragrant latte with warm cardamom spice and delicate floral rose notes. The perfect homemade cafe treat to enjoy any time of day.

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Ingredients

• 1-2 black tea bags
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 cup milk of your choice
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1-2 tsp sweetener like maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp rose water
• Optional: Dried rose petals for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Start with the tea. Let the tea bags hang out in the boiling water for 5 minutes give or take. You want it dark. Squeeze em and toss em.

Step 2

Now for the milk. Pour it in a small pot with the cardamom and sweetener. Heat it on low until it's steamy and smells amazing.

Step 3

Okay pull the milk off the heat. Now stir in the rose water. Use a little frother to get it all foamy or just shake it up in a jar with a tight lid.

Step 4

Now for the fun part. Pour the tea in your mug first then slowly add the spiced milk. If you wanna make it pretty sprinkle some cardamom and rose petals on the foam.

Notes

Add rose water after heating the milk so the flavor stays bright.

Use oat milk for a super creamy vegan version maple syrup works great too.

Freshly ground cardamom is a big plus if you have it but powder is fine.

Dont oversteep the tea or it might get bitter.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 190Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 0gSugar: 31gProtein: 9g

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