Ginger combines surprisingly well with milk, especially in hot drinks. The milk makes the spicy flavour softer and rounder.
How much ginger is enough for one cup?
For a subtle flavour, use about a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger. If you want more kick, you can add a little more, but don’t let it overpower.
Can I make this without an espresso machine?
Use a strong cup of filter coffee or moka coffee as an alternative. Make sure the coffee is strong enough to balance the ginger flavour.
Can I heat advocaat?
It’s best not to heat advocaat, because at high temperatures it can curdle. Therefore, always pour hot coffee onto room-temperature advocaat, not the other way round.
Is advocaat coffee alcoholic?
Yes, traditional advocaat contains alcohol. If you want an alcohol-free version, choose an alcohol-free advocaat or a custard-like alternative. The taste remains creamy and sweet.
Can I make this without whipped cream as well?
Yes. The whipped cream makes it extra creamy and festive, but you can also leave it out or replace it with frothed milk for a lighter version.
What is the nicest way to serve advocaat coffee?
Use a glass with a thick base or a stylish coffee cup. The layers of advocaat, coffee and whipped cream create a beautiful contrast. A little cocoa powder or cinnamon on top finishes it off perfectly.
What’s in pumpkin spice?
Pumpkin spice usually consists of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Together, these spices create the warm, spicy flavour that is so typical of this drink.
Is a pumpkin spice latte always made with coffee?
You can leave out the espresso and use only warm milk with pumpkin spice. This way you make a spicy milk drink without caffeine.
Can I make a pumpkin spice latte vegan?
Use a plant-based milk such as oat or almond and choose a plant-based sweetener. Leave out the whipped cream or use a plant-based alternative.
How sweet should a pumpkin spice latte be?
That varies by flavour. In coffee bar versions, the latte is often quite sweet, but at home you decide this yourself. Start with a small amount of sweetener and add more if needed until it is well balanced.
Is a mocha latte sweet?
That depends on the chocolate you use. With unsweetened cocoa powder, a mocha latte is quite intense and slightly bitter. If you use chocolate sauce or sweet chocolate, the drink becomes noticeably sweeter. At home, you can decide this entirely yourself.
Is there always coffee in a mocha latte?
Traditionally, a mocha latte contains espresso or strong coffee. If you don’t want caffeine, you can replace the coffee with hot milk and cocoa for a chocolate latte.
Can I make a mocha latte vegan?
Use plant-based milk such as oat or almond milk and opt for cocoa powder or dark chocolate without milk ingredients. Omit whipped cream or use a plant-based alternative.
What is the difference between cocoa and chocolate sauce?
Cocoa powder gives a pure, intense chocolate flavour without extra sweetness. Chocolate sauce contains sugar and fat, making the mocha latte taste softer and creamier. Both work well; the difference is mainly in flavour and sweetness.
