The easiest recipe for Berlin’s fall hit: How to make your own Pumpkin Spice Latte in a flash

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Autumn is in full swing in Berlin and the first Christmas markets are already lurking around the corner. Now is the time for cozy moments, baking cookies or trying out the best cafés in town. After all, a good cup of coffee is part of autumnal enjoyment like hardly anything else. Mixed with special flavors, the perfect autumn drink is the Pumpkin Spice Latte! You can easily make it at home with this recipe.

Ingredients for a pumpkin spice latte

• 1 cup of freshly brewed espresso
• 1 cup of milk (cow’s milk, oat milk or almond milk)
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (homemade or from a can)
• 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup (depending on taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix

If you don’t have a ready-made spice mix, you can simply mix it yourself. Mix the following spices and store the rest in a small jar:

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves (or allspice)

Here we go: Step by step to enjoyment

1. Place the pumpkin puree in a cup or small container with the maple syrup (or sugar) and pumpkin spice.
2. Heat this mixture briefly in a small saucepan over a medium heat and stir. This allows the spices to develop optimally.
3. In the meantime, prepare the espresso (or strong coffee) by pouring it directly into the cup or glass into which you will later pour your latte.
4. Heat the milk in a separate container and froth it up.
5. Then add the prepared pumpkin spice base to the espresso and stir well.
6. The icing on the cake: carefully pour the foamed, hot milk over the mixture – and you have your homemade pumpkin spice latte!

If you want a little more, you can also add whipped cream or a pinch of pumpkin spice to the top of the coffee. If you like it less sweet, simply reduce the amount of sugar or replace it with maple syrup. Other spice blends can also change the taste. So feel free to experiment here: The ingredients can easily be adapted to suit your taste. This recipe will have you making your own pumpkin spice latte in no time. Enjoy the Berlin fall season with this aromatic drink!