Everyone loves a sweet coffee beverage. The whole world is completely enamored with coffee—and even more by more sweet and sophisticated beverages, just like the iced cinnamon coffee latte.
In this article, we walk you through the complete facts of Cinnamon Dolce and a step-by-step guide on how to make an iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte as well as the frequently asked questions. So let’s get started!
This is a trademarked Starbucks drink that has become incredibly popular following its release not too long ago. Although it’s labeled as a “latte,” it is actually a unique drink that doesn’t follow the rules of the basic latte.
And then, there is the “cinnamon dolce.” What is cinnamon dolce?
Cinnamon Dolce Syrup: What It Is and How to Make It?
“Dolce” means sweet in Italian. So “cinnamon dolce” actually means “sweet cinnamon”. Pretty cool, right? Furthermore, the word dolce is usually used in the name of something that is considered a delicacy. Cinnamon dolce is a sort of sweet syrup that is thick, rich, and amazingly sweet.
It starts off with cinnamon as a base (already the perfect spice for a coffee drink) and turns a bunch of sweet ingredients into a finger-licking, mind-numbingly tasty syrup.
Since it is vital to make the iced latte in this recipe, we’ll teach you how to make it.
Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe
This recipe makes use of different sugars not just to create a syrupy consistency but also because this helps create a more sophisticated flavor.
The cinnamon sticks should not be small or thin, but the bigger kind. If your sticks seem too small, simply use double the amount we ask for in the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 cinnamon sticks (preferably Ceylon cinnamon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 cups brown sugar or 1 ½ cups muscovado sugar
Instructions
- In a pot or pan, bring water to a boil.
- Turn the heat to medium and add brown and white sugar.
- Stir for 5 minutes or until thick.
- Crush cinnamon sticks into several pieces and add to the mix. Keep stirring the whole time.
- At about fifteen minutes in, turn the heat off and add vanilla. Stir a few times.
- Transfer everything into a heat-proof container using a colander to catch the cinnamon chunks.
- Finally done!
Now, you have quite a bit of cinnamon dolce syrup. You won’t use all of it in the next recipe, so keep it well stored. It goes great on cinnamon rolls and cinnamon cookies, too!
Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte Recipe
It’s time to get our aprons dirty! This recipe doesn’t really take that long, so there’s no need to prep anything beforehand. In fact, you should be done with this in about five minutes. Let’s get to it:
Ingredients
- 60 ml espresso
- 1 cup of ice
- 200 ml milk
- 2 tbsp cinnamon dolce syrup
- Whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons organic brown sugar
Instructions
- Pour espresso and syrup into a tall glass. Mix.
- Pour milk and stir gently. You don’t want to mix it all together (yet!)
- Now, add ice up to the brim.
- Add more milk now if needed.
- Stir!
- Top with whipped cream.
- Mix ground cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle on top of the whipped cream.
- Enjoy!
While not a perfect copy of the original, this one is pretty easy to make at home, and it tastes just like the original. While the cinnamon dolce isn’t exactly the one they make, that was to be expected. After all, they probably have some sort of secret ingredient that they won’t share with us. Well, who needs that? This recipe is just as delicious, and you can make it at home at a fraction of the price they would have charged you.
Frequently Ask Question (FAQ)
Can I Make this Without Ice?
Yes! This is just an iced version. If you take away the ice, it is still a delicious recipe in its own right. In fact, a hot beverage like this might even be easier to make since it would be much simpler to mix the ingredients together because of the heat.
Is Cinnamon Safe to Eat?
Yes. Cinnamon can be toxic and has been found to be toxic but only when you consume a lot of it. The only type of cinnamon that isn’t toxic is Ceylon cinnamon, which would be ideal if you could get that specific kind. But it’s hard to get, and either way, regular cinnamon is only toxic when consumed in unfathomably large amounts. You’ll be fine.
What Kind of Coffee Should I Use?
For this recipe, we used a medium roast coffee from Brazil. We recommend Brazilian or Guatemalan coffee because the slightly fruity and acidic taste actually goes very well with the flavor profile of this particular drink.
In general, it is better to stick with a medium roast. It’s also the most commonplace at home, so that makes things much easier. You don’t need to concern yourself too much with the beans, but you could avoid robusta coffee beans, as they are just way too bitter and strong. And two: try to stick with South American beans, as they have the exact flavor profile that you’re looking to pair with this drink.
Do I Need an Espresso Machine to Make this Beverage?
Yes and no. Yes, because it uses 60 ml or two shots of espresso coffee, but you can easily make a similar coffee using a brewing method you already have at home. The Moka pot is a very accessible brewing method that makes espresso-like coffee at home. You can also try your hand at making espresso using a French press—there are tons of guides out there.
If you can manage to make espresso-like coffee without an espresso machine, you’re set. This drink doesn’t need steamed milk, which can only be done using an espresso machine. This means that if you can figure out a way to make concentrated coffee, you won’t need an espresso machine for anything!
Do I Need a Blender?
No, not at all. But if you’re into blended drinks, you can actually make a version of this drink by blending all ingredients together—including the whipped cream and the ice. It turns it into a creamy, frothy drink that is a blast to drink.