MAPLE TEA LATTE

Maple Tea Latte
syrup is a flavor that I closely associate with fall. The harvesting season for maple syrup is actually later in the year, but I find it complements everything from pumpkin pancakes to gingerbread, so I use a lot of it during this time of year. Maple syrup makes a wonderful sweetener for beverages, as well as a topping for other treats, and this tea latte is a good example.
The tea latte starts with brewed tea. I like to use a rooibus tea, as it has a natural sweetness that is complemented well by the maple syrup, and I brew it slightly stronger than usual. The hot tea is sweetened with syrup and topped with steamed (or simply heated) milk for a drink that is sweet, creamy and will definitely warm you up!
Feel free to try different types of tea with this drink. It works well with black teas, though you may find they need a little extra maple syrup to bring out that maple flavor.
INGREDIENTS
6 ounces strong rooibos tea, hot
3 tablespoons maple syrup
4 ounces milk, steamed or heated
DIRECTIONS
Combine tea and maple syrup in a large mug and stir to combine. Top with milk and, if desired, drizzle with additional maple syrup.