How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home

When the leaves turn, the pumpkin spice latte comes back. Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and a little pumpkin, with a double espresso and silky milk. It's very easy to make at home, and you control how sweet it is.

What you need

• An espresso machine with a steam wand
• Espresso coffee, such as our Momentum Espresso
• Sweetbird Pumpkin Spice Syrup
• A syrup pump
• A 350ml milk jug
• A pinch of cinnamon

The recipe (12oz)

• 10ml pumpkin spice syrup (one pump)
• Double espresso (about 36g)
• About 220ml of steamed milk
• A pinch of cinnamon

Step by step

1. Add the syrup to your cup.
2. Pull a double espresso on top and stir. See our espresso guide.
3. Steam your milk to 60 to 65°C with a little silky foam and pour it in.
4. Finish with the topping.

Pumpkin spice, three ways

• Iced: stir the syrup into 200ml of cold milk over ice, then pour the espresso on top. See our iced latte recipe.
• Chai: swap the espresso for 15ml of chai syrup for a spiced chai latte.
• Hot chocolate: add one pump to our hot chocolate.

Tips

• Start with one pump. You can always add more, but you cannot take it away.
• Oat milk works beautifully here. It brings out the spice.
• A pinch of cinnamon on top adds aroma without any sugar.

FAQs

Does a pumpkin spice latte contain pumpkin?

Our version gets its flavour from Sweetbird pumpkin spice syrup, which is built around warming autumn spices. Check the product page for full ingredients.

Can I make it without an espresso machine?

Yes. Use 60ml of strong coffee from an AeroPress or moka pot, and warm and froth your milk in a pan or with a handheld frother.

Is it dairy free?

It can be. Use oat or soya milk and skip any whipped cream.

A 12oz pumpkin spice latte with semi-skimmed milk is around 150 kcal. See the breakdown for other milks in our coffee calorie calculator.

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