Hot Orange Yerba Mate Latte
This yerba mate latte pairs creamy oat milk, earthy yerba mate, and zesty orange for a wintry treat.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- 1 milk frother can use a steamer attachment on an espresso maker, or a whisk
Ingredients
- 4 oz brewed yerba mate learn how to brew yerba mate here
- 3 oz steamed oat milk we recommend Califia Extra Creamy Oat Milk. See recipe note for tips to steam oat milk.
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 10 drops vanilla extract
For the brown sugar syrup
- 2 1/4 tsp brown sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp warm water
Instructions
Make the brown sugar syrup
- Combine the brown sugar with the warm water in a small bowl or glass. Gently whisk with a whisk or fork until the honey is full incorporated into the water. Set aside.
Make the mate latte
- Add brewed yerba mate, orange zest, vanilla, and brown sugar syrup to a mug. Stir to combine.
- Pour the steamed oat milk into the mug (see note)
- Garnish with orange zest and serve.
Notes
- Steaming the oat milk: I used the steamer attachment on my espresso maker to steam the oat milk. You can also gently heat the oat milk in your microwave or on the stove top, and then froth with a whisk or frother (or even an immersion blender).