Iced Romantic Latte, for really special moments
Coffee, rose petals and cardamom in the drink of lovers!
We know very well that coffee can match the most diverse ingredients, giving wonderful hot and cold drinks, as well as that it is suitable for almost any occasion ... even the most romantic!
On the other side of the Atlantic, from the United States, comes a recipe that aspires to become the favorite drink of lovers. Combining aromatic Arabica, milk, cardamom and rose petals, it has a wonderful aroma with an Oriental idea, a soft off-white color and a wonderful, refreshing taste. It is the ideal drink for an anniversary breakfast, birthday, celebration, for a romantic afternoon and for any occasion that someone wants to take care of the other half and give even more romantic character to a special day. And most importantly, it is extremely easy to build.
What do we need for Iced Romantic Coffee?
10 cardamom seeds
2 tablespoons rose petals
1 cup whole milk
A spoonful of rose water
Brown Sugar (optional)
40 grams of ground coffee
400 ml of water
Ice (about 150 grams)
How is Iced Romantic Coffee prepared?
Heat the milk, cardamom seeds, rose petals and sugar.
Wait on low heat until it boils.
Remove, leave for 1 hour and strain. Add the rose water and cool the milk in the fridge.
Extract the coffee, putting ice in the carafe.
Add the milk and serve in low glasses.
Tips for Irresistible Iced Romantic Coffees
- Sugar is optional: some claim that it "caps" the aromas of spices, others that it highlights them. . "
- Do not boil the milk at a high temperature, because there is a risk that oyur spices will become bitter and taste bad.
- The more you leave our spices in the milk, the more intense their taste will be. Try and strain, when you reach a result that satisfies you.
- The rose water emphasizes the taste and gives a traditional, oriental touch, which goes perfectly with the cardamom. If it seems too intense, we can skip it.
- Use an aromatic, 100% Arabica coffee, with rich aromas, which will stand out and will be pleasantly contrasted with the other ingredients. Options such as Epos Zeus, O’Ccaffe Crema E Aroma or Hausbrandt Gourmet Columbus are ideal.
- You can choose an Arabica coffee with a spicy character, such as the New York Monorigini India Monsooned, which will emphasize the oriental aroma.
- Serve in small, transparent, iced glasses, possibly accompanied by a light, delicate dessert or even a Turkish delight.
- Of course, by skipping the ice, our preparation can also become hot.
- Extract in Pour Over coffee maker, in order to get the maximum of our coffee aromas.
A simple coffee recipe can make a special moment even more special ... this is the Iced Romantic Latte!
