THE CHRISTMAS COFFEE COLLECTION
A little Christmas Warm spices, a favourite cup, and a moment to share. Make something lovely for a quiet morning or a house full of guests.
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Christmas Gingerbread Latte Espresso, gently spiced milk and a little brown sugar. Our lightly sweetened house version uses ½ teaspoon of added sugar.
Makes 1 drink · About 10 minutes · Contains milk
Ingredients 30 ml freshly brewed espresso 200 ml whole milk, divided ¼ tsp ground ginger ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon A tiny pinch of ground nutmeg ¼ tsp vanilla extract ½ level tsp soft brown sugar Optional: extra cinnamon and a small gingerbread biscuit to serve alongside You’ll need A small saucepan, whisk, milk frother, espresso maker and a 300–350 ml heatproof cup.
Method Combine the spices, sugar, vanilla and 50 ml of the milk in the saucepan. Warm gently, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the spices are dispersed. Ground spices will not dissolve completely. Add the remaining 150 ml milk . Heat until steaming, without boiling. Remove from the heat. Place the pan on a heatproof surface and froth lightly, keeping the frother head submerged. Brew the espresso into your cup. Pour in the spiced milk, finishing with a little foam. Dust lightly with cinnamon, if you like. Serve the biscuit beside the cup and let the drink cool comfortably before sipping. The optional biscuit adds sweetness separately and may contain wheat, egg or other allergens; check its ingredients.
About this recipe Our lighter-sugar adaptation, inspired by Esther Clark’s gingerbread latte at Good Food . This exact adaptation has not yet been kitchen-tested.
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NEW · CHOCOLATE & ORANGE
A little Christmas chocolate. Fresh orange peel, dark chocolate and espresso, brought together with gently warmed milk. Watch the full demonstration and make a festive mocha with just half a teaspoon of added brown sugar.
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SOMETHING THEY WON’T FIND EVERYWHERE
Give a coffee ritual. Ornate cups, engraved copper and a complete Turkish coffee service. Three distinctive finds from our gift collection.
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Alisveristime · product photo Photo source ↗ Lale tulip cup, lid & saucer A tiny porcelain cup dressed in a tulip-pattern metal holder, with a domed lid and matching saucer. Antique-copper finish; 100 ml. One cup, not a full service.
View on Amazon ↗ DEMMEX · product photo Photo source ↗ Turkish coffee service for two Make the whole ritual a gift: a copper cezve, two porcelain cups with ornate holders, lids and saucers, a sugar bowl and a serving tray. Antique-brass finish.
View on Amazon ↗ BCS · product photo Photo source ↗ Hand-engraved copper cezve Engraved copper, a wooden handle and a tin-lined interior make this 18 oz pot a distinctive brewing gift. Includes a wooden spoon and gift box. For gas or electric stovetops, not induction; hand wash.
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FOR THE COFFEE LOVER ON YOUR LIST
A gift they can keep brewing from. Explore espresso, milk and the craft of the café bar in The Barista’s Handbook by Timothy Walker and Sarah Workun.
