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Horchata Latte

Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Jun 27, 2014Updated: Apr 28, 2023
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Horchata latte is made by mixing homemade cinnamon rice milk with a shot of espresso.

Horchata Latte (dairy free, soy free)

My summers are all about Horchata Latte.  

During the warmer months, many coffee shops come up with all sorts of iced specials to helps cool down customers.

I first learned about this marvelous combination from Cafe de Leche in Highland Park.

Horchata Latte

Homemade Horchata Latte

Dairy free. Soy free. Vegan. Vegetarian. Gluten free. Nut free.  

You name it. This horchata latte fits any dietary restriction.

This delicious drink is easy to customize to your taste preferences.

Horchata Latte (horchata con espresso)

How to make Horchata

Horchata is very simple to make.  

For this version, all you need is rice, water, cinnamon bark and sugar.  

There are countless horchata variations that differ according to region and country.

Some are made with ground almonds, sesame seeds, and even barley.

I prefer to use cinnamon bark (canela or ceylon cinnamon) as it breaks down a lot easier.  

It is slightly sweeter and more fragrant than the cinnamon sticks (cassia cinnamon) sold in glass jars at the supermarket.  

Cinnamon bark tends to be much cheaper and it can be found at  Latin and Asian markets.  It is usually sold in bags alongside dried peppers and other dried spices.

Horchata Latte (horchata con espresso)
Horchata Latte

Spice up your usual iced coffee and try something new and exotic.  

Here are some other latte beverages you might enjoy:

  • Ube Latte is a sweet delicious mixture of espresso, ube flavoring, and sweetened condensed coconut milk.
  • Cinnamon Dolce Latte is a homemade version of the popular Starbucks drink!
  • Honey Matcha Soy Latte has all the energy and caffeine kick without the coffee crash.
Horchata Latte

If you love cinnamon, this is the caffeinated beverage for you!  

Since horchata is already sweet, no need to add extra sugar to this latte.

Make yourself a horchata latte and make iced horchata for the kids!  

And if you happen to have too much horchata, go ahead and freeze them into popsicles!

Horchata Latte (horchata con espresso)

Horchata Latte

Horchata latte is made by mixing homemade cinnamon rice milk with a shot of espresso. Dairy free. Soy free. Vegan. Gluten free. Nut free. You name it.This horchata latte fits the bill!
Yield: about 1 ½-liters horchata
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Horchata Steep Time: 3 hours hours
Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

Horchata Latte:

  • 4 oz horchata (recipe follows)
  • 2 oz strong espresso
  • ice, as needed

Horchata:

  • 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 oz cinnamon bark (canela)
  • 6 cups water
  • ¾ cup simple syrup

Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Fill serving glass with ice. Add chilled horchata and espresso. Stir and enjoy.

Horchata:

  • Add rice, cinnamon bark, and 3 cups water to blender. Blend until rice is broken down like coarse, pebble-like sand. Pour mixture into a large container. Add remaining 3 cups water. Stir to combine. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 3 hours.
  • In small batches, return mixture to blender. Blend once again until rice and cinnamon bark is further broken down into smaller bits. Strain mixture through a very fine sieve, or cheesecloth. Add ¾ cup simple syrup. Stir to combine. Store in the fridge to chill.
  • Once cold, stir mixture and taste. Add more simply syrup, if necessary. Serve chilled over ice.

Simple Syrup:

  • In a sauce pot, bring water and sugar to a boil. Boil until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Notes

Espresso:
  • Freshly pulled espresso is high recommended. This requires use of an espresso machine or a moka pot.
  • For the “instant version”: dissolve 1 Tbsp instant coffee in 2 oz hot water.
Author: Maryanne Cabrera
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: horchata, horchata latte, horchata con espresso
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Reader Questions and Reviews

  1. Millie | Add A Little says:
    June 27, 2014

    Love this styling and it looks amazing!
    http://youtube.com/addalittlefood

    Reply
    • Maryanne Cabrera says:
      June 30, 2014

      Thank you Millie! :)

  2. Ashlee Overdick says:
    April 7, 2015

    This looks delicious and I’m so happy to find a naturally dairy free “latte”! You mention espresso in the ingredients, but it doesn’t make an appearance in the directions. One can only assume it gets added to the hot hats at the “serve chilled over ice” part.

    Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  3. Gerard says:
    November 27, 2017

    Well done! I will try this soon!

    Reply
  4. Ernesto says:
    January 16, 2018

    where is the coffee? This is Horchata recipe not Horchata Latte

    Reply
    • Maryanne Cabrera says:
      January 16, 2018

      In the ingredients the recipe lists: 4 oz horchata and 2 oz espresso

    • Robert Boyd says:
      August 17, 2019

      Read it again, it’s at the start.

  5. roberto mendoza says:
    April 16, 2018

    i want horchata caffe.

    Reply
    • Shannon says:
      November 4, 2019

      “Dairy free makes me super happy. I always have a week’s supply of Lactaid pills in my purse at all times.
      However, you would never guess that I’m lactose intolerant based on the amount of ice cream I consume.”

      Umm, yes I completely understand this sentiment. The struggle is so real!

Maryanne Cabrera

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Maryanne Cabrera is a classically trained pastry chef, baker, cake maker, and cocktail shaker.
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