How Do You Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte?

Reader Contribution by Stephanie Nelson
Published on September 9, 2009
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<p>Anyone who remotely knows me understands that I am virtually useless in the morning until my first cup of coffee sets in. From the distinct aroma to the amazing taste, I love everything about coffee.</p>
<p>Once a week, I’ll indulge in a latte from my favorite local coffee shop, <a title=”Kaladi Coffe” href=”http://www.kaladicoffee.com/” target=”_blank”>Kaladi Coffe</a>. One of the greatest things about this coffee house is its ability to tailor a few drinks to the coming season. For the regulars (dare I say “coffee junkies”), these drinks are almost a signal of the end of one season and the beginning of another. Besides the obvious change in temperature and the abundance of leaves crunching under my feet, I always know when fall is coming because of the <a title=”pumpkin spice lattes” href=”https://www.motherearthliving.com/mother-earth-living/pumpkins-spice.aspx”>pumpkin spice lattes</a>.</p>
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<p>Although it is technically still summer, my latte is slightly orange and smells just like fall. With the help of a few baristas, we came up with this pumpkin spice mixture.</p>
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<strong>Pumpkin Spice Latte</strong>
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<p>• 2 teaspoons nutmeg<br />
• 4 teaspoons ginger<br />
• 2 teaspoons allspice<br />
• 7 teaspoons cinnamon (if you like the mixture sweeter, add another teaspoon of cinnamon)</p>
<p>1. Mix herbal spices together.</p>
<p>2. Sprinkle on your coffee. Enjoy!</p>
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<p>Are you a passionate coffee lover? What seasonal drinks to you like? Leave me a comment and let’s chat about it!</p>

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