Celery Free Spiced Maple Steamer
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely comforting, this spiced maple steamer is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel instantly cozier. Whole milk gets gently warmed with pure maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger — a combination that smells incredible and tastes even better. Ceylon cinnamon is notably softer and more floral than the standard variety, which lets the cardamom and ginger shine through without any harsh bite. A pinch of sea salt rounds everything out and keeps the sweetness balanced rather than cloying. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan, and a quick froth at the end gives it that café-style foam on top. It's naturally free from anything processed or hidden, since every ingredient is exactly what it says it is — no blends, no fillers, just clean pantry staples. Two mugs of this and you'll wonder why you ever paid five dollars for a steamer at a coffee shop.
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2 servings
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla powder (optional)
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the milk, maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, vanilla powder (if using), and salt in a small saucepan. Whisk briefly to distribute the spices.
- 2
Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges — about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let it boil.
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