Warm or iced, start your day with an adorable and delicious homemade honey bee latte. Made with freshly brewed coffee, plant milk, honey and a touch of brown sugar, this recipe brings together all the deliciousness of a café-style beverage but without the hefty price tag. What’s more, you can enjoy it with an added touch of creativity – a cute ice teddy bear on top. Discover how to make this easy homemade honey bee latte, just like a barista, plus tips on how to adjust the recipe for different variations, such as lavender, salted caramel or hot honey. With just four ingredients and a few tools, you can treat yourself and your friends to a perfect cup. Get ready for an adventure in coffee-brewing!
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The inspiration for this honey bee latte coffee drink came from a few different places. First, my sweet son Ryan gave me some beautiful honey bee themed gifts for my birthday such as a honey pot, hexagon shaped pedestal, and a few other cutesy bee themed things that I’m saving for other upcoming posts. I immediately knew I wanted to make some honey recipes and use my new gifts, then the second inspiration came from a food truck festival on a hot day. It was my coffee time, but my choice was definitely going to be iced. I came across a unique local coffee food truck that said their specialty was a honey bee latte. Needless to say, I knew I had to order it, and especially because it was something new I had never tried. It was VERY delicious, and I asked the barista what they had used, and she said honey, a little brown sugar and the plant milk I requested was macadamia milk.The next day I hit the drawing board (kitchen) and did some experimenting with ingredients and amounts and recreated the same taste as the food truck café version. Catch the buzz and learn below how to make a delicious honeybee latte at home - it’s easier than you think! 🐝
Ingredients:
- 8oz freshly brewed coffee of choice (bold, medium, light or blonde) Note: I used medium roast
- 1/2 tbsp raw honey
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar (light or dark) Note: I like the dark a little better because it gives a richer molasses hint
- 1/4 cup plant milk of choice (almond, macadamia, oat, cashew, soy) Note: with my experiments, I thought the macadamia and almond were the best choices for this latte
Optional garnishes: Ice teddy bear made of coffee and milk mixture and froze in a 3D teddy bear silicone mold, extra honey for drizzle, frothed milk, if desired.
Instructions:
Brew eight ounces coffee of choice. While hot, add honey and brown sugar, stirring briskly until dissolved. Note: If making iced latte, place coffee mixture in fridge to cool for at least 20-30 minutes.
If making an iced latte: Fill desired glass, jar, mug or cup 3/4 full of ice. Add cooled coffee mixture, then milk of choice. Top with ice teddy bear, extra drizzle of honey, or frothed milk and enjoy! If making a hot latte: Pour milk into hot coffee mixture. If you prefer a creamy frothed latte, add coffee and milk into a mason jar, place lid on tightly and shake vigorously. Alternatively, use an electric frother, such as the Milk Boss.
Want to learn how to make a 3D ice teddy bear? See below👇
How to make a 3D ice teddy bear for drinks:
To make this adorable brown 3D ice teddy bear for drinks, I first ordered a 3D silicone bear mold from Amazon like this one: CLICK HERE. The brown color I achieved was using a 2:1 ratio of black coffee and milk. Two parts coffee and 1 part milk make a lighter brown teddy bear. You can change to your liking for desired color or even use food coloring and milk for a pink, blue or purple bear. Stir mixture together well for an even color.
Next, place bear silicone mold upside down on a study tray or small plate that will fit into your freezer. Fill mold, leaving at least 1/4 inch space at top of mold for expansion when fully frozen. Freeze for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. When ready to use, carefully unmold bear from mold. Note: I have created several of them, and none have broke while unmolding yet. I actually was expecting the ears or feet to easily break, but it comes out surprisingly strong.
I had some edible viola flowers growing in organic soil on our back deck, so I put a dab of honey on the rim of a mason jar and gently pressed a few of the edible flowers on the honey for an extra special touch for this honeybee latte coffee drink. It was an easy garnish for this summertime coffee drink.
- Lavender honey latte: add 1/4 tsp lavender extract
- Hot honey latte: add 1/2 tbsp hot honey in place of regular honey
- Salted caramel honey latte: add caramel creamer or caramel syrup along with a pinch of sea salt
This is definitely a coffee I will add to my rotation to get me buzzing through the day! 🐝Rich coffee and creamy plant milk with a touch of honey and brown sugar make this a refreshing and delightful sip of coffee, and who can resist an adorable, iced teddy bear as garnish! It just fits into the theme of this honey bee coffee, because bears are notorious for loving honey and would happily be bathed in this delicious drink.
Enjoy!
